Ep. 16 - A Safe & Sustainable Solution for Oil Management

Summary In this episode of the Five and 20 podcast, host Joshua Miller chats with Grant Eldred from Restaurant Technologies about the perks of utilizing external resources for oil management in food service operations. Traditional manual handling of fryer oil can result in injuries and accidents, but Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates these risks. The system features tanks for fresh and used cooking oil, along with equipment for safe oil handling. Additionally, the company offers filtration options to prolong oil life and a website for monitoring oil usage. There's no initial equipment cost, as Restaurant Technologies handles the installation, and training resources can be found on their website. The used cooking oil is repurposed into renewable diesel fuel, promoting sustainability. Takeaways Using external resources for oil management in food service operations can make jobs easier and safer for team members. Restaurant Technologies offers a system that eliminates the risks associated with manually handling fryer oil. The system includes tanks for fresh oil and used cooking oil, equipment for adding and disposing of oil safely, and filtration options to extend the life of the oil. A website allows for monitoring oil usage, and training resources are available for proper use of the equipment. The used cooking oil is converted into renewable diesel fuel, contributing to sustainability.