
Summary
This guide breaks down the most common equipment schools rely on to run smooth, safe K–12 meal service. You’ll find practical recommendations across cooking, refrigeration, holding, dishroom, serving lines, and the smallwares that keep everything moving.
LARGE EQUIPMENT
Convotherm
Combi oven: steam, convection, combination
6.20 ET
Garland
https://www.paradigmusa.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Garland-2025-School-Packages.pdf
6 burner hot plate, countertop, gas
GTOG36-6
Double stack convection oven, gas, easy touch, standard depth
MCO-GS-20M
Lincoln
Conveyor oven, gas, easy touch, fast bake
1116-000-U
Conveyor oven, electric, ventless, quiet version
2500/1366
Cleveland
Double stack steamer, 12 pan, pressureless, gas
24CGA10.2
Tilt skillet, 30 gallon, gas
SGL30TR
Mini round braising tilt, 15 gallon, electric
SET15
Winco
Single stock pot burner, cast iron, gas
NGSP-1
REFRIGERATION
Beverage Air
https://beverage-air.com/content/brochures/K-12-Brochure.pdf
Refrigerated prep table, 3 pan top, 2 doors, 3 shelves, stainless
DP72HC
Undercounter, 2 doors, 4 shelves, stainless
UCR48AHC
Milk cooler, 8 carton capacity, single door access, stainless
SM49HC-S
Metro
Refrigerated transport cabinet, adjustable shelves, 120V
C5R9-SL
Federal
Open air milk merchandiser, overshelf, 12 carton capacity
LMDM-4878SC
Kolpak
https://assets.welbilt.com/m/56dd79b063961ccf/original/Kolpak-School-Flyer-1174.pdf
Walk-in coolers, freezers and blast chillers
Victory
https://victoryrefrigeration.com/content/brochures/K-12.pdf
Single door refrigerator, top mounted compressor, 3 shelves, digital display
VERSA-1D-SD-HC
Single door freezer, top mounted compressor, 3 shelves, digital display
VEFSA-1D-SD-HC
SMALL EQUIPMENT
Amana
Microwave, high power, can steam
AMSO22
Winco
Microwave, commercial user, 1000 watts
EMW-1000ST
Edlund
Electric can opener
266
Varicut food processor, 7-in-1 adjustable thickness blade
VC-500
Hamilton Beach
Immersion blender (high volume smoothies)
HMI014
Countertop blender: stainless canister, high volume motor
HBF600S
HOLDING
Delfield
Flexiwells hot/cold/freeze, 4 wheels, mobile, customizable
KFW-4NU
Metro
Transportable hot cabinet, insulation armor
C549-ASDS-L
Transportable hot cabinet, insulation armor
C539-HFC-L
Lightweight, durable, easy to transport
ML180-P
Winco
Tabletop soup warmer, 10qt, round
ESW-66
Tabletop warmer, 12x2 rectangle, 4x1/3 pan capacity
FW-L600
Nemco
Tabletop well, 12x20, rectangle, 3 1/3 pan capacity
6055A
Tabletop well, 7 qt, round
6100A-ICL
Hot shelf for additional hot serving space
6301-24
2 shelf hot grab and go merchandiser
6480-24SB
Victory
Warming cabinet, pass thru, stainless steel
VEHSA-1D-PT-SD
KNIVES
Winco
Pairing Knife
KSTK-30
8 in chef knife
KSTK-80
Utility, serrated edge knife
KSTK-50
Knife cover, for pairing knife
KGD-41
Knife sharpener, manual
KSP-6
Edlund
Locking knife cabinet
DLC-994
Knife sharpener electric
395
San Jamar
Cutting board, 12x18
CBG121812BL
Cutting board, 18x24
CBG182412YL
SANITATION & SAFETY
Cooper-Atkins
Digital pocket thermometer, dishwasher safe, antimicrobial
DPP800W
Refrigerator or freezer thermometer, dial read, hangs or stands
25HP-01-1
Digital pocket thermometer with alarm, antimicrobial
DFP450W
Thermocouple dura needle digital probe thermometer kit meter with alarm, antimicrobial
93230-K
San Jamar
Electric sensored hand soap dispenser, adjustable portioning
SH900REBK
Manicure kit, bandage station holder
MKBD100
17” neoprene oven mitt, storage magnet
UCMX17BK
WipesPlus
Single use sanitizing wipes
37608
Single use disinfecting wipes
37701
Single user table cleaning wipes
37665
Janitorial
Carlisle Sparta
23 gallon slim garbage can, stackable, lid options
34202303
35 qt mop bucket & wringer
8690404
35 qt, soiled water insert for mop bucket
5690414
55 gallon garbage can, stackable, handles, lid options
84105503
60” fiberglass mop handle, quick release
4166405
60” fiberglass tapered threaded handle
4022001
12” color coded broom head
36867EC03
20” single blade squeegee
3656703
Winco
36x60 rubber floor mats, anti-fatigue
RBM-35K-R
20 oz looped end mop head
MOP-20
Caution safety pop up sign with storage tube
CSF-SET
Edlund
Can Crusher
CM1000S-SWM
DISHROOM
Champion
Conveyor machine, 44 inch
44 PRO
CMA
Door type-tall
180 HIGH
Winco
Dishwashing apron, lightweight, water resistant
BAW-2540BK
Metro
Smartwall, utilize space above 3 comp sink with storage
CR3COMP72
Carlisle
Dish rack, flat (utensils)
RB14
Dish rack, peg
RTP14
Dish rack, peg open end
ROP14
Dish rack, sheet pan
RSP14
Newage
Scrap and stack
53757
Advance Tabco
Dishroom tables
TOOLS
Winco
16 qt colander / strainer with handles and foot
ALO-16BH
12” tong with silicone handle
UTSH-12K
Basting spoon metal 13”, stop hook handle
BHON-13
Slotted spoon metal 13”, stop hook handle
BHSN-13
8 oz ladle metal, coated handle
LDCN-8K
7 ¼ x 3 offset turner, nylon handle
TNH-70
8 oz stainless steel portioner
FPSN-8
8 oz perforated stainless steel portioner
FPPN-8
Pizza cutter
KSTK-40
16” French whip/whisk – heavy duty
FN-16
Carlisle
Allergen safety system, purple - cutting board, knife, tongs, spatula
ASZ121812SYS
Silicone basting brush 3”
4040505
San Jamar
Saf-T-Ice scoop 86 oz with holder and mount
SI9000
Edlund
12” tong heavy duty, stainless steel, locking
4412HDL-R/1
Hamilton Beach
#8 disher, heavy duty stainless steel
78-08
PANS
Winco
(all pans come in 2, 4 and 6 inch - matching lids available - perforated also available)
Sheet tray, full size
ALXP-1826
Sheet tray, half size
ALXP-1318
Sheet tray, perforated, full size (use with combis)
ALXN-1826P
Steam table, full size, 4 in deep
SPJP-104
Steam table, half size, 4 in deep
SPJP-204
Steam table, 1/3 size, 4 in deep
SPJP-304
Steam table, 1/4 size, 4 in deep
SPJP-404
Steam table 1/6 size, 4 in deep
SPJP-604
Steam table, half size long, 4 in deep
SPJH-4HL
Carlisle
High heat, full size, 4 in deep, amber
10401B13
High heat, half size, 4 in deep, amber
10421B13
High heat, 1/3 size, 4 in deep, amber
3086113
High heat, 1/4 size, 4 in deep, amber
3088113
Polycarbonate, full size, 4 in deep, clear
10201B07
Polycarbonate, half size, 4 in deep, clear
10221B07
Polycarbonate, half size long, 4 in deep, clear
10241B07
Polycarbonate, 1/3 size, 4 in deep, clear
3066107
Polycarbonate, 1/4 size, 4 in deep, clear
3068107
Polycarbonate, 1/6 size, 4 in deep, clear
3068407
CONTAINERS
Winco (available in square or round, white or clear, 3 lid color options)
4 qt, clear polycarbonate storage square
PCSC-4C
Lids for 2 & 4 qt storage square
PECC-24
8 qt, clear polycarbonate storage square
PCSC-8C
Lids for 6 & 8 qt storage square
PECC-68
18 qt, clear polycarbonate storage square
PCSC-18C
Lid for 12, 18, 22 qt storage square
PECC-128
Carlisle
5 gallon storage container, polycarbonate
1061207
18x12 storage lid, polycarbonate
1061707
8.5 gallon storage container, polycarbonate
1062107
12.5 gallon storage container, polycarbonate
1062207
16.6 gallon storage container, polycarbonate
1062307
26x18 storage lid, polycarbonate
1062707
26x18x5 drain notches insert, polycarbonate
1062807
CARTS
Winco
Large 3 shelf stainless steel cart
SUC-50
Sheet pan rack cover
ALRK-20-CV
Newage
Mat cart dolly
99360
Share cart
52861
Sheet pan dolly
1194
Sheet pan rack, aluminum
6331
Enclosed cabinet
1290A
Carlisle
Fold 'n' go for space saving solutions, fit full size sheet trays
SBC203103
18x36 transport cart, plastic
CC203603
3 shelf utility cart, stainless 18x26
UC3031827
Metro
My cart, 3 shelf, chrome post, microban shelves
MY2030
Mobile utensil storage & drying rack, 20x36, 70, epoxy coated, microban
CR183670-UTNK3
CATERING
Winco
3 gallon cold dispenser, with ice core
908
Chafer, full size
C-3080B
Rosetto
2 gallon cold dispenser
LD121
TRAYS (numerous colors available)
Carlisle
Fast food 10x14 tray
CT101403
6 compartment, polypropylene 10x14
P6144R05
Display line tray full size, fiberglass
2618FMTQ309
Winco
Fast food tray 10x14
FFT-1014E
MANUAL PREP
Nemco
Cored lettuce cutter
55650-2
Easy chopper: dice, wedge, slice
57500-3
Easy slicer, 1/16 in to 1/2 in slices
55200AN
Edlund
Titan: wedger, corer, slice and dice in 1
FDW-38S
Tomato slicer
ETL-316
Can opener
EDV-1SS
Winco
Fruit wedger
FWS-8
Hamilton Beach
Commercial side-cute can opener
HCO500
MEASUREMENTS
Winco
Measuring spoons metal, 4 pc set - 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp, 1 T volumes included
MSPD-4X
Measuring cups metal, 4 pc set - 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 cup volumes included
MCP-4P
10 dredger/powder can, stainless steel with handle
DRG-10
Carlisle
1/2 gallon liquid measuring cup
4314407
1 gallon liquid measuring cup
4314507
EZ-KLEEN sauce bottle, high viscosity, 24 oz - 6 pack
857324L
Edlund
10# stainless steel digital scale, oversized platform rechargeable batteries
51220
10 lb stainless steel digital mechanical scale, dishwasher safe
SR-10
SERVING LINES
Delfield
Customer serving lines available to meet your special needs, designed with stainless or solid surface. Hot, cold or flexible temperature ranged wells. Sneeze guards and tray slides all customizable.
Advance Tabco
Electric buffet tables
Beverage Air
Milk coolers
Federal
Cold air curtain merchandiser for grab and go items and milk
LMDM4878
VRSL3683S-MLK
Dinex
Serving counters
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Metro
Dunnage rack polymer, 22x36, microban, bow-tie connection
HP2236PDMB
Epoxy coated wire shelf, 24x36x74, 4 shelves, microban
SE-243674K4-S-4
Polymer shelving, 26x37x67, removable shelf mats, casters, lifetime corrosion warranty
X536PG4
Newage
Dunnage rack aluminum, 18x36, 3000# capacity
2001
Aluminum HD bar shelving, 24x36x68, adjustable height, lifetime corrosion warranty
32436HH6
Wall shelf, solid aluminum, 36x18, wall mounted
92093
Wall shelf pot rack, 36x20, 6 hooks, T-bar overshelf, wall mounted
1121PR





