Heated LED Supermarket Cook Showcase

Product Overview

The GLEAD Supermarket Cook Showcase (Models: GL-021, GL-031, GL-041) is a temperature-controlled commercial unit designed to display, preserve, and sell hot foods while maintaining their quality and safety. It caters to supermarkets, delis, convenience stores, and gourmet outlets, with a focus on items like rotisserie chickens, fried foods, pizzas, hot sides, and gourmet entrees. By combining precision heating (dry or moist) with retail-focused design elements—such as anti-fog double-pane glass, warm LED lighting, and adjustable shelving—this showcase keeps foods at safe serving temperatures (60–74°C/140–165°F) while making them visually appealing to customers. Constructed with 304 stainless steel (NSF-certified for food contact) and featuring easy-to-clean components, it’s built to withstand the high traffic and frequent cleaning of commercial retail environments.

Precision Temperature Control: Maintains 60–74°C (140–165°F) with ±1.5°C accuracy, meeting FDA food safety standards to prevent bacterial growth.

Dual Heat Options: Dry heat (for crispy items like fried chicken) and moist heat (via steam injection for tender meats/casseroles) preserve food texture and flavor.

Maximized Visibility: 8–12mm double-pane tempered glass with anti-fog and Low-E coatings ensures customers can see food clearly, even in humid retail spaces.

Easy Maintenance: Removable drip trays and grease filters simplify daily cleaning, while 304 stainless steel surfaces resist stains and corrosion.

Flexible Merchandising: 100–300 lbs capacity shelves (angled at 15–25°) accommodate large items like rotisserie chickens and small sides, optimizing display space.

Core Features & Technology

Heating & Temperature Management

The showcase’s heating system is tailored to different food types: dry heat uses convection fans to circulate hot air, creating a crispy exterior for fried chicken, fries, or pizza—ideal for items where texture is critical. Moist heat (available on select models) injects small amounts of steam into the chamber, keeping meats like rotisserie chicken tender and preventing sides like mashed potatoes from drying out. Dual-zone heating (on all models) allows independent temperature control for the top and bottom shelves—for example, setting the top shelf to 74°C (165°F) for poultry (required by FDA for safety) and the bottom shelf to 60°C (140°F) for sides like mac and cheese. Forced-air circulation ensures temperature uniformity within ±1.5°C, so every piece of food is as hot and fresh as the first.

Structural Design for Food Safety & Appeal

The showcase’s frame is made of 304 stainless steel, which is NSF-certified for direct food contact and resistant to corrosion from grease, moisture, and frequent cleaning. The glass components are 8–12mm double-pane tempered glass: the inner pane retains heat (reducing energy use), while the outer pane is treated with anti-fog coating to eliminate condensation—critical for busy stores where frequent door openings can create humidity. The doors (sliding, lift-up, or curved panoramic) feature heat-lock seals to prevent heat loss, and fingerprint-resistant coatings keep them looking clean. A drip management system includes removable, dishwasher-safe drip trays and grease filters, catching excess liquids and grease to prevent spills and simplify daily maintenance.

Merchandising Enhancements

To drive impulse purchases, the showcase includes warm white LED lighting (2,700K) with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) >90—this lighting enhances the natural color of food, making rotisserie chicken look golden brown and fries appear crispy. The shelves are angled at 15–25° to face customers directly, ensuring products are visible from across the store—no more hidden items at the back of the shelf. For added flexibility, the shelves are adjustable in height, allowing you to display large items (like whole rotisserie chickens) on the bottom and small sides (like corn on the cob) on the top. Customizable header panels at the top of the showcase let you display logos, prices, or promotions (e.g., “$5 Rotisserie Chicken”), reinforcing your brand and encouraging purchases.

Application

Supermarkets

Supermarkets need to display a variety of hot foods—from rotisserie chickens and BBQ ribs to side dishes like coleslaw and baked beans—while ensuring they stay safe, fresh, and visually appealing. The GL-041 model (12956201450mm) is ideal for this scenario, as its large capacity (200–300 lbs) can accommodate multiple food types at once. The dual-zone heating system keeps poultry at 74°C (165°F) on the top shelf (meeting FDA safety standards) and sides at 60°C (140°F) on the bottom shelf, preventing overcooking or drying.

Deli Shops

Deli shops often have limited space but need to display a range of hot foods, such as meatballs, lasagna, and roasted vegetables, to complement their sandwich offerings. The GL-021 model (6856201450mm) is compact enough to fit in small delis, while still offering 100–150 lbs of storage capacity—enough for 3–4 different hot items. The adjustable shelves allow delis to switch between displaying large pans of lasagna and small containers of meatballs, depending on daily specials.

Convenience Stores

Convenience stores focus on quick, grab-and-go hot foods like fried chicken, pizza slices, and hot dogs, and need a showcase that is low-maintenance and easy to restock. The GL-031 model (9906201450mm) is well-suited for this, with a capacity of 150–200 lbs and self-closing doors that prevent heat loss when customers grab items. The dry heat mode keeps fried foods crispy, even during slow periods, and the warm LED lighting makes pizza slices look fresh and inviting. The showcase’s simple controls allow staff to adjust temperatures quickly—no complicated programming needed—ideal for convenience stores with high staff turnover.

Detailed Product Specifications