Company Profile
Company Overview
At Alto-Shaam, we specialize in creating systems and equipment that are the core of successful and profitable foodservice programs in many different industries.
Founded in 1956, Alto-Shaam is the inventor of the original Cook and Hold oven that revolutionized low-heat cooking and the commercial cooking industry. Today, Alto-Shaam features a full line of Cook and Hold ovens, convection ovens, combi ovens, chillers, warming cabinets and drawers, heated buffet and display cabinets, merchandisers, fryers, and rotisseries.
Whether you’re preparing haute cuisine in a top restaurant, health-conscious meals in a health care facility, or tater tots in the local school, the equipment must provide a great return on investment for the foodservice program to be successful. At Alto-Shaam, we specialize in creating systems and equipment that are the core of successful and profitable foodservice programs in many different industries.
While many Alto-Shaam Cook & Hold ovens still take a little bit of effort and electricity to make an amazing prime rib, many chefs are using this commercial kitchen staple oven for steaks, vegetables, braising short ribs, baking cheesecakes, proofing bread dough or reheating convenience food items. With no flavor carryover, a very small electricity draw, no exterior ventilation needed, the Cook & Hold can work all day, every day, with maximum efficiency.
Company History
In the 1950s, Alto-Shaam founder Jerry Maahs was trying to run a profitable business just like everyone else. As a chicken delivery franchisee, Jerry needed a way to keep food hot when it was en route to homes during cold Wisconsin winters. Jerry talked his challenges over with a pair of engineers and together they developed a stainless steel box heated with thermal cable. The invention was so successful, he was selling them company wide to help other franchisees build their profits.
Soon, Jerry’s invention was retooled to both cook and hold meat. Not only was the product turned out by this oven superior in flavor and tenderness, the reduced shrinkage meant more portions could be served from each cut of meat, providing higher profits for restaurant owners. With a great oven and a lot of hard work, Jerry promoted his cooking philosophy and technology to restaurants across the country.
In the mid-1960s, Jerry sold his franchised restaurants so he could concentrate his efforts on promoting low-temperature cooking philosophy and Halo Heat® products through the newly formed Alto-Shaam, Inc.
Benefits
Alto-Shaam offers a complete benefit package including:
Health Insurance
Single or family coverage
Two different coverage options, including different deductible and coinsurance levels.
Includes vision benefits.
Single or family dental insurance
401(k) plan with a company match
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company–paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Optional employee, spouse, and dependent life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Optional AFLAC supplemental insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care program
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid holidays
Competitive vacation program
Wellness program
Gain Share program
Tuition reimbursement program
Direct deposit
Paid Time Off