New Alto-Shaam convection ovens come to market. Origin Multi-Cook is the latest model from the global foodservice equipment maker Global catering equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam has launched its new Origin Multi-Cook Convection Ovens, designed to deliver even, consistent cooking results across a full load of food with minimal operator intervention. Engineered to address uneven cooking results at full capacity, which has been a persistent challenge in convection cooking, Origin features Alto-Shaam's patented Structured Air Technology to deliver high velocity, vertical airflow for targeted air distribution across the oven. The result is even, consistent cooking of every dish at full capacity without the need for pan rotations, helping operators improve throughput, reduce hands-on monitoring and keep service moving. The new oven also features multi-cook capabilities, enabling operators to cook different food items at once with multiple shelf timers removing the need for manual cook time management, allowing operators to load, set, and move on. Designed for straightforward operation, Origin features simple switches, intuitive time controls and a smooth rolling temperature dial to support fast training and consistent execution. Removable racks and machine washable internal components help simplify cleaning, while the oven's standard convection footprint supports easy placement in existing kitchen layouts. "Convection cooking shouldn't require constant intervention and monitoring in order to achieve consistent results," said Alto-Shaam's director of product management Michael Cayo. "With Origin, we are changing the rules of convection. No hot spots. No pan rotations. Just consistent results that free staff to focus on everything else."

Alto-Shaam appoints south-central sales manager. Brian Hageman, who spent time at RATIONAL, will be responsible for driving sales growth across the region. Alto-Shaam has appointed Brian Hageman as senior regional sales manager for the South Central region. In his new role, Hageman will be responsible for driving sales growth across the region. He'll work alongside dealer, distributor and consultant partners to deliver a seamless customer experience. Based in Texas, Hageman joins Alto-Shaam with more than 20 years of experience working across the foodservice, beverage and hospitality sectors, including more than eight years at RATIONAL. Also at Alto-Shaam, Todd Schneider recently joined as CFO, and Mark Dimmick has become regional sales manager for the Northeast region.