In today’s foodservice environments, better storage leads to better flow, faster service, and fewer headaches. From culinary training programs to high-volume school kitchens and independent restaurants, one thing is consistent: smarter shelving leads to better efficiency, better organization, and ultimately better outcomes.

Across very different operations, Camshelving continues to show how maximizing space, improving visibility, and supporting food safety can transform the back-of-house.

Training the Next Generation Requires Smarter Systems

Smarter Storage, Better Training | Culinary School Expands Capacity with Cambro Shelving

At Bidwell Training Center, shelving helped scale both the kitchen and the learning experience. 

By improving organization and accessibility, the kitchen expanded capacity and created a more effective learning environment.

“We’re not like your average restaurant that has a set amount of ingredients they’re using and storing,” he said. “We have greater storage and shelving needs, so we had to make the most of the space we have.” – Anthony Talieri, Senior Director of Culinary Arts.

Ideal for above-sink, table, and equipment applications, Camshelving Elevation Series Wall Shelving is made with components designed to withstand the rigors of harsh environments. Wall tracks, uprights, shelves, and pegboards are constructed to support a variety of trays, containers, utensils,, and more, providing the same trusted durability Cambro is known for.

• Better organization supports hands-on learning.
• Clear visibility helps students understand the workflow.
• Increased storage capacity allows programs to scale.

In training environments, shelving isn’t passive, and it actively shapes how students learn and operate.

High-Volume Kitchens Demand Maximum Efficiency

Smart Shelving Gets an A When Cooking for 3000 Students

When you’re prepping food for 3,000 students daily, every inch of space matters. Kitchens like Evanston Township High School rely on shelving to handle massive ingredient volumes while keeping operations moving.

“Running an operation of this size truly takes an incredible team effort and a whole lot of heart.” - Kim Minestra, Director of Nutrition Services, Evanston Township High School.

With Camshelving [Elements XTRA Series High Density Floor Track], we can see everything clearly,” Minestra said. “We instantly gained more space to move carts around, and my staff loves how cleanable and movable these shelves are, unlike our old metal racks!”

• Large-scale food prep requires organized, accessible storage.
• Efficient layouts reduce bottlenecks during peak production.
• Proper shelving helps manage bulk ingredients and daily throughput.

In high-volume environments, shelving directly impacts speed, consistency, and the ability to serve at scale.

Small Spaces Need Smart Solutions

Former Hell’s Kitchen Runner Up is a Winner with Bar Becky Restaurant

At Bar Becky in Long Beach, space is limited, but expectations are not. With tight storage areas and compact walk-ins, the operation depends on Camshelving to maximize every available inch while maintaining an efficient kitchen flow.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a smaller, more compact dry storage space than what Bar Becky has. Their limited footprint means shelving essentially has to hug the corners. Fortunately, Camshelving is designed to maximize every inch of space in any back-of-house environment. Those open corners make a meaningful difference when space is tight.

“Camshelving allows for clarity, and it just feels cleaner and more organized. It trickles down to everything and everyone, including our porter and his space. There’s no more ‘where’s this, and we missed that.’ It changes everything.” - Chef Johnathan Benvenuti, Bar Becky

• Optimized shelving turns small footprints into functional workspaces.
• Better organization reduces stress in fast-paced service.
• Smart layouts support consistency in a tight back-of-house.

For independent operators, the right shelving can be the difference between cramped and controlled.

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