Cold Modules OMNIA — BHS offers OMNIA series cold refrigeration self-service modules for corporate canteens, educational institutions, hospitals and other HoReCa businesses: the OMNIA cold module is an active refrigeration section in a canteen self-service serving line that maintains salads, cheese slices, dairy products, fruit salads and desserts at 2–8°C temperature in accordance with food safety requirements; refrigeration in the cold module is provided by a compressor-based cooling system or an ice bath depending on the model configuration; the cold module is an integral part of a complete OMNIA self-service canteen serving line, allowing the cold menu to be integrated into one continuous front with the hot and neutral modules. BHS offers cold refrigeration modules together with the full range of the OMNIA canteen system.
See also Hot Modules OMNIA and OMNIA Display Cases for additional OMNIA system elements and all canteen self-service display cases.
Cold Modules OMNIA — the OMNIA cold module is the refrigerated menu section of a canteen self-service serving line, ensuring the maintenance of salads, cheese slices, dairy products, cold appetizers, fruit and desserts at 2–8°C temperature throughout the canteen’s working day; the cold module is placed in the serving line after the hot food section, forming a complete set of cold and hot menus for HoReCa businesses.
Refrigeration principle in the cold module
Cold Modules OMNIA — the OMNIA cold module’s refrigeration system ensures a stable cold temperature in GN containers with salads, cheeses and dairy products throughout the entire working shift; the type of refrigeration depends on the specific OMNIA model version. Compressor refrigeration system — the OMNIA cold module’s compressor maintains the refrigeration temperature at 2–8°C without continuous staff involvement; compressor refrigeration is constant and independent of the ambient room temperature, which is particularly important in summer or under intensive heating conditions. Temperature monitoring and indication — the OMNIA cold module can be equipped with a digital temperature indicator, allowing staff to visually control the refrigeration temperature without a special thermometer; rapid detection of temperature deviations is a fundamental condition of the HACCP requirement; see the OMNIA system.
GN containers and cold module configuration
Cold Modules OMNIA — OMNIA cold modules are designed to accommodate standard GN format containers, ensuring compatibility with canteen dishware inventory and facilitating the exchange of GN containers between the preparation kitchen and the serving area. GN 1/1 and split configurations — the OMNIA cold module’s standard GN field corresponds to GN 1/1 (530×325 mm) or their split variant combinations; two GN 1/2 side by side allow two different types of salads or desserts to be placed in one module. Refrigeration depth and product suitability — the cold module’s GN container refrigeration works from the bottom and sides, maintaining the product temperature in the container throughout its entire depth; this type of refrigeration is suitable for salad mixes, cheese slices, fruit salads, yogurts and other chilled products; see Hot Modules OMNIA.
Integration in the OMNIA self-service serving line
Cold Modules OMNIA — the OMNIA cold module connects with other OMNIA system modules — hot, neutral and plate dispensers — in one continuous serving front with a standardized height, width and stainless steel finish. Position in the serving line — OMNIA cold modules are usually placed after the hot section (bain-marie modules); the customer first takes a tray and hot dishes, then at the cold module independently takes salads, cheese or dessert, forming a complete lunch plate. Visual accessibility and customer perception — the cold module’s open format with GN containers in clear view invites customers to choose; the visual appeal of the food is important in a HoReCa canteen — salads and desserts in a refrigerated GN display format retain their fresh appearance quality longer; see OMNIA Display Cases and Neutral Modules OMNIA.
HACCP temperature requirements for cold products
Cold Modules OMNIA — the food safety HACCP system stipulates that in the cold serving area, risk products — salads with meat, cheese, dairy desserts — are maintained at no higher than 8°C; the OMNIA cold module’s compressor refrigeration ensures continuous temperature maintenance even during intensive customer flow. Temperature monitoring and documentation — within the framework of HACCP, canteen staff regularly check the cold module’s temperature with a calibrated thermometer and record the readings in a control sheet; a stable 2–8°C temperature in the cold module is the basis for hygienically safe serving of cold products. Salad and dessert serving time — HACCP limits the time that chilled products can remain in the serving area without re-storage or replacement; the cold module with active refrigeration extends the allowed serving time compared to a passive ice module; see the OMNIA system. BHS provides OMNIA refrigeration equipment across Europe.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Corporate canteen with OMNIA cold modules — a large company with a diverse menu; OMNIA cold modules in the serving line maintain a fresh salad, cheese and dessert section; corporate canteen customers appreciate the freshness and quality of the cold menu; BHS equipment ensures reliable operation. Educational institution canteen with OMNIA cold modules — a child-friendly fruit salad, kefir and dessert zone in the self-service serving line; the OMNIA cold module maintains the fresh appearance of products. Hospital cafeteria with OMNIA cold serving section — in the medical staff canteen, cold modules maintain the dairy product and salad section at a safe temperature; the HACCP required temperature control is provided by the compressor refrigeration system; BHS provides the products. BHS offers OMNIA cold bain-marie modules to HoReCa businesses across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Does the OMNIA cold module maintain temperature in high room heat during summer? Cold Modules OMNIA — yes, the OMNIA cold module’s compressor refrigeration system is designed for commercial use and maintains 2–8°C even at room temperatures of 25–30°C; the compressor power is selected according to the expected operating conditions; see the OMNIA system.
Which products may be placed in the OMNIA cold module? Cold Modules OMNIA — the OMNIA cold module may contain chilled food products: salad mixes, cheese slices, fruit salads, yogurts, chilled desserts, cold appetizers; hot dishes must not be placed in the cold module, as this will overload the refrigeration system and raise the temperature of the GN container; see also Hot Modules OMNIA.
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