CKB Solutions offers modular shelving in Hobart for commercial kitchens needing flexible storage planned around available space, workflow and cleaning.
Limited floor and wall space can make storage one of the hardest parts of a commercial kitchen layout. We supply modular and adjustable shelving systems that can be planned around the available footprint, equipment positions and the way staff need to access stock during service.
How Can Modular Shelving in Hobart Make Better Use of Limited Space?
Modular shelving in Hobart can make better use of difficult storage areas in commercial kitchens. The layout should support easy access, cleaning and staff movement. CKB Solutions offers modular systems and custom heavy-duty adjustable wall shelving for commercial kitchen and bar projects.
Before selecting a configuration, consider:
- Available wall space: Adjustable wall shelving can create storage without adding another freestanding unit to the floor.
- Floor footprint: Freestanding shelving needs enough surrounding space for staff access and cleaning.
- Stock type: Dry ingredients, packaging, cookware and small equipment may require different shelf depths, locations or load capacities.
- Frequency of use: High-use items should generally be positioned where staff can access them without unnecessary movement through other work zones.
- Future changes: Modular configurations can make it easier to alter shelf positions as storage requirements change
The objective is to fit storage around the kitchen rather than forcing the kitchen workflow around poorly positioned shelving.
How Should Shelving Be Planned for Cleaning and Food-Safety Requirements?
Commercial-kitchen storage needs to support effective cleaning as well as provide enough usable space. Food Standards Australia New Zealand guidance for food premises and equipment requires fixtures, fittings and equipment to be designed, located and installed so they can be effectively cleaned and do not create contamination or pest-harbourage risks.
When planning shelving, consider:
- Cleaning access: Allow enough room to reach adjacent walls, floors and other surfaces.
- Shelf positioning: Fixed shelving should not create narrow gaps where food debris and dirt become difficult to remove.
- Chemical storage: Cleaning chemicals and similar materials require appropriate storage away from food where contamination could occur.
- Food protection: Shelving locations should support the business’s food-handling and storage procedures rather than creating cross-traffic or unnecessary exposure.
- Access paths: Shelving should not obstruct handwashing facilities, exits or the movement required through preparation and service areas.
FSANZ guidance specifically notes that shelving can be installed with a slight gap from adjoining surfaces to avoid trapping food and dirt.
Where Should Modular Shelving Fit Within the Kitchen Layout?
Storage works best when it is planned alongside equipment and workflow. Our commercial kitchen design process considers layouts, equipment selection, service requirements and installation as part of an end-to-end kitchen or bar project.
Depending on the site, shelving may be considered for dry storage, preparation areas, walls, under-bench zones or other locations where accessible storage is required.
We also provide commercial kitchen workflow planning, which considers storage access alongside preparation, cooking, warewashing and staff movement.
Make Compact Kitchen Storage More Functional
A compact kitchen does not need shelving in every available gap. It needs storage positioned where it supports access, cleaning and the way the venue operates.
If you need modular shelving in Hobart for a new kitchen, fitout or storage upgrade, CKB Solutions can review the available space and broader equipment layout. Contact our team with your kitchen dimensions, storage requirements and existing equipment so we can discuss suitable options.