Fairfield Creekside Kitchen and Line Renovation
Prodigy delivered a comprehensive renovation of the Fairfield Creekside Middle School kitchen, serving area, and dry‑storage spaces to improve workflow, expand pass‑through capacity, modernize food‑service equipment, and enhance student movement through serving lines. The project included demolition, new construction, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, and installation of a full suite of commercial kitchen equipment.
New kitchen equipment included stainless‑steel tables, a hot water dispenser, a new convection oven, dish table with garbage disposal, dishwasher, hose reel, shelving, hand sinks, dry‑storage dunnage racks, pass‑through heated and refrigerated cabinets, merchandisers, serving line equipment (hot/cold wells, frost top, sneeze guards), milk coolers, and display cases.
Serving Area Renovation
To improve flow and create a more efficient serving environment, Prodigy:
Removed existing serving line equipment and handrails
Demolished the wall between the serving area and former storage room
Disconnected electrical systems tied to demolished walls
Removed flooring in the former storage room and installed new flooring
Removed ceiling system, lighting, ceiling fans, and stored all customer‑owned devices (cameras, Wi‑Fi, etc.)
Installed a new acoustical drop ceiling and LED lighting
Infilled openings between serving and storage areas
Reworked the door between dry storage and corridor for better access
Added new openings and doorways to improve student flow
Installed a third checkout kiosk
Painted CMU surfaces (excluding glazed block)
Dry Food Storage Improvements
The dry‑storage area was modernized to support better organization and food‑service operations:
Removal of ceiling system, lighting, and ceiling fans
Installation of new acoustical ceiling and LED lighting
Infill of opening between storage and cafeteria
Removal of roof duct
Installation of new storage systems and dunnage racks
Kitchen Renovation & Pass‑Through Expansion
To improve workflow and create new pass‑through access between the kitchen and serving area, Prodigy:
Removed existing tables and abandoned cooler/freezer
Demolished the cooler/freezer slab down to grade
Cut three new openings in the load‑bearing wall:
One new man door
Two openings for pass‑through heated and refrigerated cabinets
Existing man door remained
Removed ceiling system, lighting, and ceiling fans
Installed new acoustical ceiling and LED lighting
Removed, relocated, and installed kitchen equipment per drawings
Installed a new dish machine and ware‑washing area with dishwasher hood, exhaust fan, and booster heater
Retained existing kitchen hood and fire suppression system
Relocated washer and dryer to a new location
Electrical Upgrades
To support the new equipment and layout, Prodigy:
Removed the existing electrical panel (cabinet retained as pull box)
Installed a new 240V 3‑phase delta panel and 120/240V 1‑phase panel
Re‑fed existing circuits with new breakers, conduit, and conductors
Added a third shunt‑trip circuit tied to the hood fire suppression system
Reworked receptacles, fire alarm, and network devices
Provided power to the relocated washer/dryer
Plumbing Upgrades
Plumbing improvements included:
New plumbing for dish machine and ware‑wash area
Installation of a new grease interceptor
New domestic water and sanitary piping for relocated washer/dryer
Domestic water and sanitary connections for hand sinks, dish machine, and ware‑wash equipment
Reworking gas piping for relocated equipment
Mechanical Improvements
Mechanical work included:
Connecting the dishwasher hood to the rooftop exhaust fan
Installing a new dryer vent to the exterior
This renovation delivers a fully modernized kitchen and serving environment with improved workflow, expanded pass‑through capacity, upgraded equipment, and better student circulation—supporting faster service, safer operations, and long‑term durability at Fairfield Creekside Middle School.
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