SEPTEMBER 202419Our focus is on clients' success and achieving their goals while also bringing our expertise to the table to create flexible, efficient and customized solutionsThe company's designs transform traditional troop feeding by creating modern, commercial and retail-oriented food courts that enhance the meal service experience for servicemen and women in military projects. In the education sector, it implements board-level designs for institutions, from K-12 to higher education. Foodesign Associates also makes significant advancements in the reforming of senior living facilities. The company enhances the quality of life for seniors by taking food environments from institutional to a more sophisticated country club-like atmosphere. This varied portfolio allows it to withstand economic shifts while always staying true to high-quality design principles.A prominent instance of Foodesign Associates' proficiency is redesigning the main kitchen at Cape Fear Country Club. Irregular, congested and misplaced critical functional areas in kitchen design resulted in extra steps and continuous cross-traffic during peak times. The food preparation space was limited, and the cooking equipment needed reconfiguration. Foodesign Associates carefully evaluated and crafted a better plan that improved efficiency and enhanced the overall work experience of kitchen and wait staff.Helping many such clients streamline their efficiency, Foodesign Associates remains dedicated to continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends to make a significant impact in today's food service industry. "One of the biggest challenges faced in the foodservice industry after the COVID-19 pandemic is staffing. To address this, we leveraged the latest technology like speed ovens, touch screens and self-operating equipment. Our designs focus on minimizing the steps taken by staff and preventing cross-traffic, ensuring a more efficient and streamlined workflow," says Gaines.Incorporating new technology and innovative concepts has enabled staff to complete tasks more efficiently, reduce overhead costs and consistently deliver uniform, high-quality products. This is just one example of how the company has adapted promptly during the crisis to answer evolving demands in food service design.Foodesign Associates' transition to a woman-owned small business marks an exciting new chapter in its four-decade run."We hope this will attract new projects and clients, allowing us to build lasting relationships for the future," says Gaines.Embarking on this fresh start, the company intends to expand its influence and advance the foodservice design sector while maintaining the foundational wisdom. Excited to be the new face of the company, these new female owners--Barja, Gaines and Suehaydee Toala--aim to keep up the legacy of precise designs, innovations and excellence and take Foodesign Associates to new heights of success. They continue to help clients attain an efficient, sustainable and aesthetic structure for the food facilities.
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