With the restaurant industry facing an unprecedented pivot to off-premise orders only—at least for the time being—it stands to reason that operators would look for more ways to maximize the labor they still have on-site. As restaurants make moves to offer their menus for takeout and delivery, many operators are also experimenting with other formats of food: build-your-own pizzas or sandwiches, for instance, or meal kits containing everything necessary for putting together a delicious, restaurant-quality meal at home. Sourcing foods that work for speed-scratch dishes as well as meal kits is key for streamlining back-of-house prep.
