Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Funds – Eligible Items

 Cooking equipment and supporting infrastructure system needs, includes but not limited to:
  • Oven, range, stove, steamer (list):
    • Combi
    • Convection
    • Conventional
    • Conveyor
    • Countertop
    • Double stack
    • Griddle
    • Heat-n-hold
    • Holding unit
    • Induction cooktop
    • Range top
    • Reel
    • Rotating rack

  • Tilt skillet
  • Exhaust or condensate hood
  • Countertop/floor mixer
  • Hot or cold cart or cabinet: (list)
    • Beverage service
    • Buffet
    • Holding
    • Mobile
    • Proofing
    • Retherm
    • Rolling
    • Self-serve
    • Serving
    • Warming
    • Kitchen sink
    • Compartment
    • Hand
    • Utility
  • Barbeque
  • Braising pan3
  • Broiler
  • Dough divider
  • Food processor
  • Food slicer, chopper, dicer, etc.
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Pizza oven
  • Produce washers
  • Smoothie blender
  • Steam jacket kettle
  • Bagging machine
  • Cook or chill system
  • Depositor and filling machine
  • Drawer warmer
  • Meal or food packing machine
  • Shrink wrapper machine
  • Stainless steel work tables
  • Tray sealer machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Styrofoam recycling machine
  • Electrical, structural, plumbing, and other facility upgrade support
Service equipment, includes but not limited to (list):
  • Service lines
  • Point-of-sale systems (pin pads, tablets, scanners)
  • Mobile carts
  • Food display (hot or cold)
  • Menu boards (including digital)
  • Hot well transport system
  • Serving equipment
  • Serving line system (hot or cold)
  • Speed line (hot or cold)
  • Cold pan serving counter
  • Steam table
  • Plate or tray dispenser
  • Salad bar
  • Tables or chairs
  • Shelving
  • Menu planning programs
  • Nutrient analysis software
  • Online payment systems
Refrigeration and storage, includes but not limited to (list):
  • Walk-in refrigerators
  • Walk-in freezers
  • Blast chillers
  • Camchiller
  • Combo
  • Glass door
  • Ice chest
  • Milk cooler
  • Mobile
  • Reach-in
  • Roll-in
  • Undercounter
  • Work-top
  • Inventory management systems and software, including items such as scanners, bar code readers, label makers, printers
  • Temperature monitoring and management systems and software

Transportation of ingredients, meals, and equipment between sites, includes but not limited to (list):

  • Vehicles and equipment to prevent spoilage of food in transit
  • Refrigerated truck
  • Warmers
  • Carts and hand trucks

If you’d like more information on the eligible equipment we offer and the services we provide, please contact Bryan at (707) 499-0671.

or:

Email: bryanh@mendessupply.com

-Thank you!

Addtional Questions?  KITfunds@cde.ca.gov | 1-800-952-5609