A Workwear Cabinet — a stainless steel cabinet in HoReCa changing rooms ensures hygienic storage of kitchen and service staff workwear; by separating workwear from everyday clothing, the cabinet promotes compliance with food hygiene and HACCP requirements and maintains order in staff changing rooms in HoReCa establishments.
Separation of workwear — a HACCP and hygiene requirement
A Workwear Cabinet — food safety regulations and HACCP principles require that staff involved in food handling wear special workwear, which is stored and changed separately from everyday clothing. The separation principle in the changing room — food handling staff change from everyday clothing into workwear before entering the production or kitchen area; both types of clothing require separate storage spaces to avoid contact between everyday and workwear; a Workwear Cabinet with separate compartments — or a dedicated workwear cabinet and a separate one for personal items — meets this requirement. Sanitary inspection and HACCP audits — during HACCP audits, it is checked whether the company provides workwear storage under appropriate conditions; a suitable changing room with Workwear Cabinets is part of the HACCP system; see Cabinets with Doors.
Advantages of a stainless steel cabinet in the changing room
A Workwear Cabinet — stainless steel is the optimal material for a HoReCa changing room cabinet, as these rooms are often high-humidity environments (near showers or the hot kitchen area). Corrosion resistance in humid conditions — stainless steel does not corrode in high humidity, which is particularly important in changing rooms where condensation may occur; plastic or coated metal cabinets can deteriorate in humid conditions, whereas stainless steel maintains its appearance long-term. Ease of cleaning — a Workwear Cabinet made of stainless steel can be cleaned with mild detergents; walls, doors and shelf surfaces are easy to disinfect; a hygienic cabinet ensures a clean storage environment for workwear; see Metal Cabinet with Hinged Doors for other cabinet options.
Cabinet interior organisation and configuration
A Workwear Cabinet — the cabinet’s interior organisation ensures efficient and hygienic storage of workwear; typical configurations include hanging rods, shelves and options for footwear placement. Hanging rod for chef jackets and aprons — a Workwear Cabinet with a hanging rod allows chef jackets, aprons and service uniforms to be kept smooth and wrinkle-free; the hanging rod is a mandatory element in a workwear storage cabinet. Shelf for footwear and headwear — a Workwear Cabinet with a lower shelf for footwear and an upper shelf for caps and headwear provides a complete workwear set in one cabinet; the lower shelf with ventilation prevents moisture build-up from footwear; see Stainless Steel Furniture.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Restaurant changing room with workwear cabinets — a Workwear Cabinet for each kitchen staff member as an individual workwear storage space; HACCP compliant separation of workwear from personal clothing. Hotel catering service changing room with workwear cabinets — a Workwear Cabinet for chef and kitchen team workwear, chef sets and footwear; stainless steel cabinets withstand high-humidity conditions. Food production company changing room with workwear cabinets — a Workwear Cabinet with a strict workwear separation protocol in line with food production hygiene requirements; workwear cabinets are part of the audited HACCP system; BHS supplies the product. BHS offers workwear cabinets to HoReCa businesses across Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Workwear Cabinet mandatory in a HACCP certified company? A Workwear Cabinet — HACCP principles and food hygiene regulations require the separation of workwear from personal clothing; physical separation with a dedicated cabinet or a compartment within one cabinet is the practical implementation; during HACCP audits, the system as a whole is reviewed, including staff changing procedures; see Cabinets with Doors.
Why is stainless steel, rather than regular metal or wood, recommended for a changing room cabinet? A Workwear Cabinet — changing rooms are often high-humidity environments; regular metal cabinets corrode, while wooden cabinets absorb moisture, promoting mould growth; stainless steel is resistant to moisture, easy to clean and disinfect, and visually meets the standard of a professional HoReCa establishment; see also Stainless Steel Furniture.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
