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JEM Associates, Inc. - Foodservice Design Consultants

Services

The following is a representation of services that are customarily provided by JEM Associates in the course of a typical design project. The scope of these services can be modified in any manner to customize our level of involvement to meet your particular consulting needs.

Design Development

Review of proposed operation with development of design program and menu.

Preparation of specifications.

Provide architect and engineers with preliminary leading estimates for utilities.

Development of detailed budget estimate for kitchen equipment supply and installation portion of project.

Coordination of design effort with other consultants.

Interior Design

Interior Design Concepts

Space Planning

Develop Complete Set of Plans

Floor Plan

Finish Schedule

Furniture Plan

Floor covering Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Elevations

Details

Selection of Interior Finishes and Color Board Presentation

Millwork Design

Development of Budget

Preparation of Specifications

Renderings […]

Construction Documents

Development of complete construction documents consisting of:

Equipment Plans

Utility Connection Plans Fabricated to UL and NSF Standards

Equipment Schedules

Development of written specifications for project performance and foodservice equipment, including interface with electrical and mechanical utility specification package.

Final […]

Construction Administration

Review of bids with owner.

Review contractor’s shop drawings, including:

Utility Connection Plans

Equipment Submittals

Fabrication Shop Drawings

Attend job meetings as necessary.

Evaluate variations from contractual obligations.

Punch list areas and equipment related to foodservice contract.
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Project Planning

Market studies and identification of feasible market sectors in your area, including menu recommendations and operation types.

Financial planning including staff planning, assistance in documenting loan applications and business plans.

Site acquisition assistance, including business appraisals and conversion projections.

Construction Representations

Bid and estimate analysis, budget development.

Construction document quality review and value engineering.

Field representation as owner’s representative.

Efficiency Studies

Staff efficiency analysis and time and motion studies.
Equipment efficiency analysis.

Staff Training Seminars

Sanitation in food handling.
Personal hygiene.
Equipment use and maintenance.

Environmental Impact Studies

Exhaust output monitoring.
Pollution controls inspection and evaluation.

Design/Build Installation

Complete design services including interior, architectural and mechanical design.
Contracting and installation services including purchasing, fabrication and installation.

Laundry Facilities

Laundry facility and equipment valuations for determining business worth or catastrophic losses.

Expert Testimony

Expertise to provide background information with regard to issues in related field.

Management Services

Start-up management services, including interviewing and hiring, staff training and forecasting.
Ongoing operations management.

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