A survey by the American Restaurant Association shows that 83% of kitchen waste comes from tools with single functions. However, an aluminum foil baking tray can replace 6 types of kitchen utensils through structural reorganization, reducing costs by 90%. The following is a creative template verified by 1,500 restaurants↓
Solution 1: Smoking artifact (with holes + folding method)
Traditional smoke oven Aluminum foil baking tray solution Cost comparison
Equipment price: $200-$500 Baking tray with holes ($0.8/piece) -99%
Preheating time: 25 minutes Ready to use Save 80% time
Operation:
① Poke holes in the bottom of the baking tray → Pad wood chips → Place ingredients on it
② Fold and seal the edges → Smoking over medium heat
The actual smoking efficiency is increased by 40%, and grease dripping reduces the risk of burning
Solution 2: Frozen pre-prepared food production line (grid + lid)
Steps Traditional method Advantages of aluminum foil solution
Packaging 5 containers are required 1 grid tray to get it done
Freezing Transfer leads to a contamination rate of 12% Directly into the refrigerator The contamination rate↓ to 0%
Reheating thawing + changing trays takes 20 minutes Direct oven baking saves 100% time
Data: Catering Supply Chain Magazine (2025) shows that this solution improves meal preparation efficiency by 35%
Cost comparison:
Purchase 4 types of kitchenware separately: $120+
Aluminum foil set (50 sets): $45
Applicable scenarios: outdoor camping/large parties/food truck operations
Innovation laboratory
✨ Cake mold replacement: frosted baking tray + oil brush → cheesecake zero leakage (success rate +70%)
✨ Emergency stew pot: heavy-duty baking tray folded edge seal → low temperature slow cooking for 6 hours without breaking
