Kitchens have layers — from prep stations to ingredients and enough steps to qualify as cardio. When all those layers start to overlap, your back-of-house can feel like it’s closing in. But with the right prep and production essentials, everything runs cleaner, faster, and far easier to navigate, so your team can stay in the flow.

Two of the simplest ways to streamline your workflow heading into the new year? Pangards® Pan Liners and Silver Source Black Nitrile Gloves. This cost-saving combo is designed to reduce cleanup, improve consistency, and keep your staff moving forward.

Pan Liner Power Move

Many kitchens turn to strong cleaning solutions to tackle pans, trays, and sheet pans after a busy shift. While this gets the job done, it can add time, cost, and extra wear on equipment over time. Looking to the new year, it may be worth considering pan liners as a way to lighten the load.

With Pangards Pan Liners, food lifts cleanly from the pan, preventing baked-on residue and eliminating the need for aggressive scrubbing or harsh degreasers. With less cleanup, you get less downtime between tasks and less wear on your pans — so, sometimes, less really is more!

In a fast-paced kitchen, every second counts. So, here’s a fine-dining-approved shortcut worth stealing from a show like “The Bear.” Pangards Pan Liners can help you:

• Cut cleanup time significantly and reduce the labor needed for dishwashing

• Extend the pan’s life by preventing scratches and buildup

• Save on water, cleaning chemicals, and utility usage

• Improve food consistency for batch cooking, hot holding, and reheating

Whether you’re navigating a busy dinner shift or scaling recipes for larger batches and catering events, pan liners help keep workflow predictable, especially when onboarding new staff or temporary seasonal help.

Glove at First Sight

Having the right gloves on hand (pun absolutely intended) can make daily tasks run a little smoother. Silver Source Black Nitrile Gloves hold up well to punctures, oils, and cleaning agents, and their black finish keeps things looking sharp in FOH settings or open kitchens.

They help protect staff while lowering contamination risks, keep prep moving without endless glove changes, and support a clean, consistent presentation during service. Plus, they offer a dependable latex-free option for both staff and guests. They’re comfortable, FDA-compliant, and ready to keep your team moving without missing a beat!

Smart Solutions

Used together, pan liners and nitrile gloves address two of the biggest operational pain points: labor and safety. Labor savings add up fast with less time spent at the sink and a prep line that flows a whole lot easier. Plus, safety and consistency get a boost with reduced cross-contamination risk, safer food handling practices, and a cleaner workflow from prep to plate. Speed and service improve as well, since quicker transitions keep teams agile during those peak rushes. And when service flows better, the tips usually do, too.

For large-scale service, these simple tools make batch cooking and hot holding cleaner and quicker, while streamlining setup and breakdown for busy catering teams. They can even help cut down on waste and protect equipment.

As you gear up for holiday catering, corporate gatherings, and those festive functions, buying in bulk is a smart way to stay ready. A well-timed stock-up on pan liners and nitrile gloves helps you stay ahead of the crowds and keep production rockin’ around the Christmas tree.

*Content provided in partnership with Handgards®