Shopping Baskets represent a collection of custom cooking programs or cooking paths that can be used in the iProductionManager.
For example, the "Breakfast" basket might include the cooking programs "Bacon," "Scrambled Eggs," "Beans," etc. Typically, shopping baskets are used in the iProductionManager in two different ways:
- In à la carte mode, shopping baskets function as a kitchen order board. Depending on the order, individual tickets (cooking programs) can be dragged into the iProductionManager. This ensures that only the dishes that have been ordered are produced.
- Additionally, the iProductionManager can be used to create a production plan. The basis for this is again the content of the shopping basket. This plan can be optimized for time or energy savings, or scheduled to be ready by a specific target time, e.g., 12:00 p.m. for lunch service.
Shopping baskets can be centrally stored and distributed to all connected iCombi units via ConnectedCooking. This ensures standardized cooking processes across multiple kitchens and locations. ConnectedCooking offers access to over 14,000 tested and verified recipes and cooking programs that can be used in shopping baskets.
Key Features of Shopping Baskets
- Combination of Cooking Settings: Shopping baskets help combine cooking programs in a meaningful way.
- Compatibility: Shopping baskets can only be created and transferred for RATIONAL device types iCombi Pro and iHexagon. For the SelfCookingCenter, iLevelControl baskets can be transferred via USB stick.
- Standardization: Ensures consistent food quality by using the same predefined basket across different devices.
- Central Management: Shopping baskets can be created, edited, and distributed centrally via ConnectedCooking.
- Image Support: Each basket can be assigned an image to simplify identification both in ConnectedCooking and directly on the device.
Customer Benefits
- Predefined Settings: Optimized parameters for specific dishes or processes (temperature, time, humidity, speed).
- Distribution: Shopping baskets can be transferred to connected devices regardless of location.
- Consistency: Uniform preparation across all devices for standardized food quality.
- Efficiency: Reduces manual setup effort and saves time in daily operations.
- Time-/Energy-Saving Planning: The iProductionManager helps plan device usage efficiently in terms of time and energy.
- Maximum Performance: RATIONAL cooking systems can reach their full potential through optimized processes.
How to Transfer a Shopping Basket to a RATIONAL Cooking System
- Create a Shopping Basket:
Create a shopping basket for your business using your existing cooking program library. The cooking programs must be located in your personal company area to be added. If none are available, start by creating cooking programs. - Select and Transfer:
- Select the desired shopping basket.
- Send the basket directly to connected devices via ConnectedCooking.
- Alternatively, the basket can be downloaded and manually transferred to the devices via USB stick.
This process ensures seamless and efficient distribution of shopping baskets to all relevant RATIONAL cooking systems in your company.
