At a glance
- Understand how Hi-Melt cheese performs in high-volume service.
- Choose the right slice format based on your menu and portioning needs.
- Follow best practices for storage and shelf-life management.
- Assess supplier fit based on delivery reliability and foodservice support.
- Place your first order through The Burger Cheese website or phone line.
Buying Hi Melt cheese for your restaurant requires more than ordering in large volumes. It demands careful decisions about product formats, supplier reliability, and operational fit.
This guide outlines a step-by-step process to consider when purchasing Hi Melt cheese for high-volume food service businesses, helping you buy with confidence, efficiency, and long-term consistency.
Understand The Value of Hi-Melt Cheese in Your Restaurant
In fast-paced kitchens, every ingredient must consistently support kitchen efficiency and maintain service flow. Standard cheese often breaks down under pressure by splitting on the grill, turning oily, or sliding out of stacked builds. For high-output venues serving burgers, toasted sandwiches, and breakfast builds, such failures can lead to service delays, inconsistent plating, and compromised presentation standards.
Hi-Melt cheese is engineered to avoid these issues. It softens gradually under heat, delivering a clean, uniform melt without dripping or separating. The slices hold their shape through cooking and plating, keeping layers aligned and burgers visually appealing even with repeated handling during service.
For kitchens managing high volumes, Hi Melt cheese contributes to preparation efficiency and reliable dish presentation. Its melt behaviour supports faster assembly, reduces the need for rework, and helps maintain consistent quality across shifts. By improving handling and reducing product breakdown, this cheese assists foodservice teams in maintaining both speed and presentation standards.
Before placing your restaurant’s first order of Hi Melt cheese, evaluate how much cheese your kitchen uses weekly. Compare that usage with the available pack sizes and storage capacity. For first-time users, a phased rollout can be a smart way to test how Hi Melt cheese performs across your menu. Begin with your core menu items, monitor performance across shifts, and adjust preparation protocols based on operational feedback.
Select the Right Slice Format
Not all slice formats are appropriate for all menu applications. For example, 96-count cartons contain thicker slices that offer enhanced melt coverage and weight per serve, making them well-suited to premium burger presentations where visual impact is important. These slices offer additional weight and texture and perform effectively on high-value menu items.
In comparison, 160- and 200-count cartons contain thinner slices designed for precise layering in toasted sandwiches, wraps, or breakfast applications. These thinner slices are better suited for dishes that require structural balance and controlled cheese presence without overpowering the other components. They also provide greater portioning flexibility when using multiple slices per serve.
When selecting a cheese slice format, operators should consider both the technical specifications and the operational requirements of their menu. Standardising slice formats can improve portion consistency and streamline training for venues producing high volumes of a single item. For multi-concept venues with varied menus, selecting more than one slice format may better support menu diversity and preparation efficiency.
Read More: One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Why We Offer 4 Hi-Melt Slice Sizes
Evaluate Storage and Shelf-Life Best Practices
Hi-Melt cheese is vacuum-sealed or gas-flushed on arrival, which protects the product during transit and prolongs shelf life in cold storage. Under standard refrigeration (0–4°C), unopened cartons typically remain fresh for several weeks.
To get the most from your supply,
- Adopt a first-in, first-out (FIFO) rotation system to ensure quality and reduce waste.
- Keep cartons sealed until needed, and always monitor expiry dates.
- Label different slice formats clearly in cold storage to avoid confusion during peak periods.
- Reseal opened cartons tightly or transfer to food-grade containers to prevent drying and contamination.
You can refer to this guide for detailed information on storing bulk Hi Melt cheese slices.
Choose the Right Supplier
Supplier reliability is as critical as cheese function when sourcing cheese for high-volume kitchens. Suppliers must provide the product and demonstrate a clear understanding of kitchen workflows, operational priorities, and the impact of delivery timing on food service schedules. They understand how delivery delays impact service and how to keep orders aligned with actual usage on the floor.
Consistent Hi-Melt cheese brands like The Burger Cheese provide clear lead times, maintain open communication regarding order status, and demonstrate the capacity to accommodate volume adjustments driven by seasonal fluctuations, changing customer demand, or expansion into new sites.
When selecting a supplier, focus on their ability to meet the demands of commercial food service consistently. Suppliers with established experience delivering to cafés, quick-service venues, and multi-site restaurants are often better equipped to handle the operational pace required.
Reliable suppliers should also provide support beyond product delivery. Restaurant operators need suppliers who can swiftly and effectively resolve order discrepancies, product quality concerns, or adjustments to slice formats. This level of responsiveness is not a supplementary advantage; it is an essential component of a reliable food service supply.
How to Order with The Burger Cheese?
At The Burger Cheese, we partner with foodservice operators and provide high-volume kitchens with a reliable bulk cheese supply. Our product range includes four major Hi Melt slice formats, from thick-cut 96-count cartons to thinner 200-count options, with pack sizes designed specifically for commercial foodservice use.
For operators ready to purchase Hi Melt cheese for foodservice applications, the ordering process is structured to support commercial requirements.
Enquiries can be submitted via a contact form on The Burger Cheese website or by directly calling +61 3 9939 4000. Following submission, a representative will contact you to confirm order requirements, available product formats, and delivery details.
Note: The Burger Cheese supplies foodservice venues only. Orders start from one pallet, with the option to mix product formats to accommodate different menu applications.
After confirming the order, we will provide detailed delivery schedules that reflect the requirements agreed upon at purchase. This scheduling approach is well-suited for individual restaurants and businesses operating across several locations, where consistent and well-timed deliveries are essential to maintaining daily operations.
For product specifications, ordering enquiries, or sample requests, feel free to contact The Burger Cheese or call on +61 3 9939 4000.
