Where should new Crinkle Fries be placed in Hot Holding?

Placing new Crinkle Fries in the center of the holding pan after moving the older fries to the edges of the pan is the best practice for maintaining food quality and safety. This method ensures that the newer fries, which are likely to be warmer, are kept at a safe temperature and do not cool down too quickly. By positioning older fries at the edges, you can utilize the residual heat from the center, which is typically warmer due to heat accumulation.

This arrangement also promotes even heat distribution across all fries in the holding pan, preventing some fries from becoming overly soggy or cold while others remain fresh and crispy. Properly managing the placement of food not only enhances the customer experience but also follows food safety guidelines to keep food at the right temperature for consumption.

The other methods, such as placing fries at the bottom or on a separate shelf, may not utilize the available heat efficiently and could lead to temperature discrepancies, impacting the quality and safety of the food served.