We have for some time been at the edge of the kitchen in the Loretto Community Hall being fit/unfit for purpose. It is both too small and too ‘domestic’. Even if we were not to expand the size of the kitchen it is still in need of a full upgrade. However, and this is our challenge, there is inadequate space for that upgrade as there is no room for a commercial dishwasher and commercial fridge while retaining adequate workspace. Therefore to improve we have to expand.
At present the hall kitchen has:
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one 6 ring commercial cooker – with no extractor fan.
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two commercial sinks and one wash hand basin.
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commercial anti slip linoleum but now cracked and now in need of replacing.
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a small domestic fridge.
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domestic units and work tops
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storage for crockery, catering equipment etc is at the other side of the hall and barely meets hygienic standards. It also involves a good deal of lifting and carrying.
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two steps into the hall which present a trip hazard for people carrying tea pots etc.
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one plumbed in hot water dispenser
At present the hall ‘Bar’ has:
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One small sink.
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A serving hatch
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Some unhygienic glass storage
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An unhygienic ice fridge
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No hygienic or secure drink storage
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No hygienic, non-slip floor covering
Our proposal, by more than doubling the size of the kitchen and include the bar area, is to create an area with 3 distinct spaces, with commercial, anti-slip floor covering throughout.
Cooking and food preparation areas
Washing and serving areas
A ‘bar’ space for all beverages
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Click–> Proposed Ground Floor Plan……………………………………………
In the old kitchen area:
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Instal two (refurbished) 6 ring commercial cookers
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Instal adequate extraction
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Provide a sink for vegetable preparation
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Retain (if possible) the hand basin
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Instal a commercial fridge compliant with food hygiene regulations
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Provide adequate and hygienic storage for food preparation equipment
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Provide space for food preparation compliant with food hygiene regulations
In the new kitchen area:
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provide a serving hatch onto the main hall
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Instal a commercial dishwasher
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Provide an access ramp from the serving/washing area into the main hall
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Provide adequate and hygienic storage for crockery etc
In the expanded bar area:
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Expand the bar area and make it become part of the kitchen
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Provide a serving new hatch from the bar
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Instal a commercial glass washer
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Renew the sink
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Provide adequate hygienic glass storage
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Provide secure and hygienic drink storage
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Provide a hot water dispenser