Labor Saving Restaurant & Foodservice Products
Work smarter, not harder.
Labor-saving products aren’t just about convenience—they’re a smart investment in efficiency, consistency, and bottom-line growth.
In today’s kitchen, time is money, and the right tools can help your team move faster without cutting corners on quality or creativity. From prep to plating, these solutions simplify complex tasks, reduce training time, and keep your operation running smoothly even when staffing is tight. What you’ll find here is just the beginning—connect with your Account Executive for even more ways to save time, labor, and money.
Each item below is a practical way to boost productivity, protect margins, and free your kitchen to focus on what matters most.
SOUTH SHORE PRE-CUT STEAKS
Premium hand-cut steaks, portioned for consistency and performance.
| Item # | Description |
| 1664 | ANGUS CHOICE RIBEYE 10/20oz |
| 24923 | CHOICE CENTER CUT STRIP STEAK |
| 21863 | BASEBALL CUT CHOICE SIRLOIN STEAK |
| 29679 | TENDERLOIN CENTER CUT CHOICE |
HORMEL FIRE-BRAISED MEATS
Hormel put a tremendous amount of time and attention into perfecting these proteins. Searing in the flavor, then slow braising them to tender, juicy perfection. This gives you more time to create amazing dishes across your menu.
| Item # | Description |
| 21365 | FLANK STEAK 2/4 LB AVG |
| 7777 | CHICKEN THIGH 2/5 LB AVG |
| 13120 | CHICKEN BREAST 40/4 OZ |
| 9003 | TURKEY BREAST 2/4 LB AVG |
| 7776 | PORK SHOULDER 2/6 LB AVG |
PREMIUM FULLY COOKED BACON
Premium, thick-cut and crispy, pre-cooked bacon provides a texture and appearance that make it seem as if the bacon was cooked from raw. Fully cooked and ready for your dishes, with just a flash on the griddle (or in an oven) it serves up sizzling and looks just like from-raw. One look, one taste, and you’ll see why pre-cooked bacon could be a fantastic labor-saving choice for your operation.
| Item # | Description |
| 29434 | 14/18 FC SMITHFIELD 2/150 CT |
| 29435 | 18/22 FC SMITHFIELD 2/144 CT |
| 9595 | 13/17 FC HORMEL 2/144 CT |
| 9593 | 18/22 FC HORMEL 2/144 CT |
| 24441 | 20/24 FC HORMEL 1/288 CT |
FONTANINI MEATBALL MIX
This raw, fully-seasoned, herbatious meatball mix works great for pork sliders, meatloaf and makes a phenomenal American style chop suey.
| Item # | Description |
| 22085 | MEATBALL MIX 4/5 LB |
PREPARED BEEF
Reduce cooking time from hours to minutes with ready-to-use products that deliver scratch-cooked quality without the wait. Trust in food safety with our products that are cooked to optimal temperature throughout, eliminating undercooking concerns.
| Item # | Description |
| 29748 | MIDWEST BNLS SHORT RIB 10/2lb AVG |
| 29747 | MIDWEST CHUCK ROAST 2/10lb AVG |
| 24495 | KAYEM SMOKED BRISKET 2/10lb AVG |
SMITHFIELD CULINARY
Part of the largest hog producer and pork processor in the U.S., Smithfield Culinary offers delicious and versatile products that are enjoyed by millions nationwide, as well as globally.
| Item # | Description |
| 19495 | SMOKE ‘N FAST PORK CARNITAS |
| 72913 | FARMLAND DICED HAM 1/4″ |
| 72997 | KC WILD WINGS FC 2oz, 2/5LB AVG |
BAKE N’ JOY
As the name suggests, you just bake and enjoy. This line offers a wide variety of mixes, batters, shells and straight to oven products.
| Item # | Description |
| 8859 | CORNBREAD BATTER 1/4 SHEET |
| 27897 | CORNBREAD BAKED 1/2 SHEET |
SIMPLY POTATO
Made with 100% real potato, butter, milk and seasonings… the real deal mashers. Heat and serve ready with a long refrigerator shelf life. You could say they’re the perfect spud for the job.
| Item # | Description |
| 23799 | GARLIC RED SKIN MASHED 4/6 LB |
| 23797 | RED SKIN MASHED 4/6 LB |
JOSEPH’S PASTA
Joseph’s has a complete line of quick gourmet style pasta. While the line is vast, here’s a few favorites – try the potato gnocchi in a mac and cheese dish!
| Item # | Description |
| 18137 | BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI |
| 11393 | FETTUCCINE NEST 6/2.5LBS |
| 13365 | POTATO GNOCCHI 3/4 LB |
| 11388 | TORTELLINI SPIN & RSTD GRLC 2/3lbs |
STOUFFER’S
Ingredients like freshly made pastas, real cheeses, and farm-select ingredients are crafted into recipes in kitchens just like yours, these products are oven ready and easy to craft as your own.
| Item # | Description |
| 76610 | MAC N’ CHEESE ENTREE 4/76 OZ |
| 17493 | WHITE CHED MAC N’ CHEESE 4/64 OZ |
| 77617 | VEGETABLE LASAGNA 4/96 OZ |
| 77615 | LASAGNA W/MEAT SAUCE |
KETTLE CUISINE
If you’re looking to add warmth and rich flavor to your menu, we have the perfect range of products from Kettle Cuisine that stand on their own or work as ingredients in recipe, plus they are as wholesome and clean label as you’d make in-house.
| Item # | Description |
| 16424 | LOBSTER BISQUE 2/8 LB |
| 5461 | NE CLAM CHOWDER 2/8 LB |
| 2960 | MAC & CHEESE 2/8 LB |
| 77170 | HADDOCK CHOWDER 2/8 LB |
| 16442 | CHILI ANGUS STEAK & BEANS 2/8 LB |
GARDEN FRESH
Fresh-cut veggies to streamline prep and boost consistency. Some items may require pre-order.
| Item # | Description |
| 26093 | DICED ONIONS |
| 26133 | SLICED TOMATOES |
| 26180 | DICED GREEN PEPPERS |
| 26240 | PEELED SQUASH |
| 6470 | PRE-CUT ONION RINGS (2-day preorder) |
| 26104 | ONION STRIPS (2-day preorder) |
| 26182 | GREEN PEPPER STRIPS (2-day preorder) |
SIMPLOT
Fresh from the farm, then carefully frozen at the peak of maturity. Then frozen and packed up for your convenience. Click here to see more labor-saving produce ingredients.
| Item # | Description |
| 9447 | BROCCOLI FLORETS IQF 12/2 LB |
| 83137 | SHELLED EDAMAME 6/2.5 LB |
| 83110 | CAULIFLOWER VEG BLEND FRZ 12/32 OZ |
| 1028 | ROASTED ONIONS & PEPPERS 6/2.5 LB |
| 83149 | SONOMA VEGETABLE BLEND 8/3 LB |
| 83132 | SUPREME VEGETABLE STIR FRY 12/2 LB |
| 3225 | WESTERN STYLE GUACAMOLE 12/1 LB |
PREMIUM DESSERTS
When authenticity matters, Brooklyn Cannoli hits the mark — from the chocolate-dipped, mini, or full-size cannoli shells to the traditional-style filling, plus New York-style cheesecake and ready-to-travel tiramisu. And when the moment calls for indulgence any time of day, SweetSource steps in. Their cakes and confections break the mold with warm, gooey or cool, creamy treats that satisfy every sweet craving, across any daypart. Any time, any way you serve it — it’s right.
| Item # | Description |
| 14190 | CANNOLI SHELL FULL SIZE 48/.8 OZ |
| 14054 | CANNOLI SHELL MINI SIZE 1/120 CT |
| 14046 | CHOC DIP CANNOLI SHELL 48/1.25 OZ |
| 24297 | CHOC DIP CANNOLI SHELL MINI 120/.6 OZ |
| 14046 | CANNOLI FILLING 4/1.5 LB |
| 14056 | NY STYLE CHEESECAKE 1/14 SLICE CT |
| 14048 | LIMONCELLO MASCARPONE CAKE 1/10″ |
| 14060 | TIRAMISU TRAY 2/67.5 OZ |
| 27289 | TIRAMISU TRAY 2/75 OZ |
| 28461 | LEMON BLUEBERRY CHSCAKE 2/74.8 OZ |
Find more premium desserts in our Sweet Source line! SWEET SOURCE