- 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Worktop
- With 6″ Backsplash
- Removable for Easy Cleaning
- Heavy-Duty All Aluminum Frame, Posts, and Base Shelf – Will Not Rust
- Solid One-Piece Shelves
- Adjustable Cantilever and Base Shelves
- Easy Corner Clip Assembly
- Ships “Knock Down”
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Workstations
PVI Workstations are designed for food service operations that need more than a basic work table. In a busy commercial kitchen, prep area, bakery, cafeteria, healthcare kitchen, senior living facility, commissary, correctional kitchen, catering operation, or institutional food service department, the best workstation is not just a flat surface. It is a complete work zone that combines a durable prep surface, upper shelf storage, base shelf storage, cleanable construction, and adjustable organization.
The PVI Workstation is built around that idea. It includes a 16-gauge stainless steel worktop with a 6″ backsplash, a removable worktop for easy cleaning, a heavy-duty all-aluminum frame, posts, and base shelf that will not rust, solid one-piece shelves, adjustable cantilever and base shelves, easy corner clip assembly, and knock-down shipping. Models are available in 36″, 48″, and 60″ lengths, each listed at 30″ wide by 72″ high and configured with two 12″ wide cantilever shelves.
For operations that need a dedicated station for prep, assembly, staging, packaging, small equipment, ingredients, utensils, and supplies, the PVI Workstation provides an organized, durable, and efficient solution.
More Than a Work Table
A standard work table gives staff a surface. A workstation gives staff a system. In food service, work often requires more than one level of storage. Staff may need tools above the work area, ingredients within reach, supplies below, and a clean prep surface in the center. When those items are spread across multiple tables, shelves, carts, or storage areas, workflow slows down.
The PVI Workstation brings those elements together. The stainless worktop provides the main work surface. The cantilever shelves provide elevated storage above the table. The base shelf provides storage below. The frame and posts support the station and allow shelf adjustment.
This makes the workstation especially valuable in production areas where staff perform repeatable tasks. Instead of walking back and forth for supplies, employees can keep the tools and products they need close to the work surface.
16-Gauge Stainless Steel Worktop
The workstation includes a 16-gauge stainless steel worktop. Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials in commercial food service because it is durable, cleanable, and professional in appearance. A 16-gauge top provides a practical commercial work surface for prep, staging, assembly, packaging, and general kitchen tasks.
This surface can support many daily food service uses. Staff may use it for ingredient prep, sandwich assembly, bakery production, tray staging, packaging, small equipment support, or production organization.
The stainless top gives the workstation the clean work surface operators expect in a professional kitchen.
6″ Backsplash
The worktop includes a 6″ backsplash. A backsplash is especially useful when a workstation is positioned against a wall or when staff want a rear barrier behind the work surface. It helps protect the wall from splashes, food residue, and cleaning runoff. It can also help keep items from sliding off the rear edge of the worktop.
In prep and production environments, a backsplash helps create a cleaner, more controlled work area. It gives the station a finished rear edge and helps reduce mess behind the work surface.
Removable Top for Easy Cleaning
One of the most practical features of the PVI Workstation is its removable worktop. PVI lists the 16-gauge stainless steel worktop as removable for easy cleaning. This matters because workstations are used for active production, and active production creates mess. Food residue, ingredients, crumbs, liquids, packaging debris, and dust can collect around work surfaces.
A removable top makes cleaning more thorough and convenient. Staff can access areas that may be harder to clean on a fixed-top station. This supports better sanitation and helps keep the workstation ready for daily use.
For food service operations that prioritize cleanability, the removable top is a strong feature.
Heavy-Duty All-Aluminum Frame, Posts, and Base Shelf
The workstation uses a heavy-duty all-aluminum frame, posts, and base shelf. Aluminum construction means the frame, posts, and base shelf will not rust. This is a major benefit in commercial kitchens where equipment is exposed to moisture, cleaning, humidity, refrigeration, and daily sanitation.
A workstation must be strong enough for everyday use, but it also needs to remain practical and maintainable. Aluminum provides a strong balance of durability and rust resistance.
The heavy-duty frame and posts support the workstation structure, while the base shelf adds valuable storage below the work area.
Solid One-Piece Shelves
PVI lists solid one-piece shelves as a feature of the Workstation. Solid shelving provides a stable surface for supplies, containers, ingredients, small equipment, tools, boxes, utensils, pans, or packaging.
A one-piece shelf is useful because it provides continuous support. Items do not need to balance across open rails or wire surfaces. This is especially helpful for smaller supplies or products that need a flat surface.
Solid shelves also help create a clean, organized appearance. In a workstation environment, staff need supplies to be accessible and stable.
Adjustable Cantilever Shelves
The workstation includes adjustable cantilever shelves. Cantilever shelves are positioned above the work surface and provide accessible storage without blocking the front of the workstation. This is ideal for frequently used items that need to stay within reach.
Staff can use the upper shelves for ingredients, containers, gloves, packaging, utensils, tools, labels, small equipment, or backup supplies. Because the shelves are adjustable, they can be positioned based on the height and size of the items being stored.
Adjustable cantilever shelving helps the workstation adapt to the operation. If the kitchen changes how the station is used, the shelves can be repositioned to fit the new workflow.
Adjustable Base Shelf
In addition to the cantilever shelves, the workstation includes an adjustable base shelf. The base shelf provides lower storage below the main work surface. This is useful for heavier items, bulk supplies, containers, pans, boxes, or equipment that should remain close to the workstation but not on the worktop.
An adjustable base shelf allows the user to set the clearance based on storage needs. Taller items may require more space, while smaller items may allow a different shelf position.
By combining upper and lower storage, the workstation makes better use of vertical space.
Easy Corner Clip Assembly
The workstation uses easy corner clip assembly. This supports straightforward setup and adjustment. Since the workstation ships knock down, assembly needs to be practical for dealers, operators, and facility teams.
Corner clip assembly also supports shelf adjustability. If the station needs to be reconfigured, the shelf system is designed to allow changes without unnecessary complexity.
This makes the workstation more flexible over time.
Ships Knock Down
PVI Workstations ship knock down. Knock-down shipping can make the product easier to receive, move into place, and assemble on site. This is especially important for larger workstation products that would be bulky to ship fully assembled.
For restaurants, schools, institutional kitchens, healthcare facilities, and commissaries, knock-down shipping can simplify delivery into existing buildings with narrow hallways, doors, or receiving areas.
Once assembled, the workstation provides a complete production station with work surface and storage.
Available Workstation Sizes
PVI lists Workstation models at 30″ wide by 72″ high, with lengths of 36″, 48″, and 60″. Each model includes two 12″ wide cantilever shelves. Listed weights are 70 lbs. for the 36″ model, 80 lbs. for the 48″ model, and 98 lbs. for the 60″ model.
The 36″ model is a compact option for smaller prep or production zones. The 48″ model provides more working room while still fitting many kitchen layouts. The 60″ model offers a larger workstation for higher-volume prep, staging, or assembly.
This range allows operators to choose the station size that best fits their space and workflow.
Additional Cantilever Shelf Options
PVI also lists additional cantilever shelf options in several lengths. These include 12″ wide shelves in 24″, 36″, 48″, and 60″ lengths, as well as 18″ wide shelves in 36″, 48″, and 60″ lengths.
Additional shelves can help customize the workstation or expand storage where needed. This is useful for operations that want more upper storage, deeper shelf options, or replacement shelf flexibility.
Improves Kitchen Workflow
The biggest advantage of a workstation is that it organizes the work around the employee. Staff need a surface to work on, supplies within reach, storage below, and a cleanable structure that supports daily production. PVI Workstations bring those elements together in one unit.
This can reduce wasted movement, improve station organization, and help employees complete tasks more efficiently. In high-volume food service, even small improvements in workflow can add up over the course of a shift.
A well-organized workstation can also help with training. When supplies have a defined place, staff can learn the station setup more quickly and maintain consistency.
Ideal Applications
PVI Workstations are ideal for restaurants, school cafeterias, healthcare kitchens, senior living food service, correctional kitchens, commissaries, bakeries, catering operations, institutional kitchens, central production kitchens, packaging areas, sandwich prep stations, tray assembly areas, ingredient staging zones, service prep areas, and back-of-house production spaces.
They are especially useful where a work surface and adjustable storage need to work together.
Why Choose PVI Workstations
PVI Workstations provide a complete commercial kitchen work zone with durable materials and practical storage. With a 16-gauge stainless steel worktop, 6″ backsplash, removable top for easy cleaning, heavy-duty all-aluminum rust-resistant frame, posts, and base shelf, solid one-piece shelves, adjustable cantilever and base shelves, easy corner clip assembly, knock-down shipping, and multiple length options, the workstation is built for real food service production.
For operations that need more organization than a standard table can provide, the PVI Workstation is a smart, efficient solution.
What is a PVI Workstation used for?
It is used as a commercial kitchen workstation for prep, staging, assembly, packaging, ingredient organization, and storage.
What is the worktop made from?
The worktop is 16-gauge stainless steel.
Does the worktop have a backsplash?
Yes. The worktop includes a 6″ backsplash.
Is the worktop removable?
Yes. The worktop is removable for easy cleaning.
What is the frame made from?
The frame, posts, and base shelf are made from heavy-duty all aluminum.
Will the frame rust?
No. The all-aluminum frame, posts, and base shelf will not rust.
Are the shelves adjustable?
Yes. The workstation includes adjustable cantilever and base shelves.
What type of shelves are included?
PVI lists solid one-piece shelves.
How does the workstation assemble?
It uses easy corner clip assembly.
How does it ship?
The workstation ships knock down.
What sizes are available?
PVI lists 30″ wide by 72″ high workstations in 36″, 48″, and 60″ lengths.
Are additional cantilever shelves available?
Yes. PVI lists additional 12″ and 18″ wide cantilever shelf options in multiple lengths.
Workstation Specs
| Model Number | Description | Size W x H x L | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| W307236 | 2, 12" W Cantilever Shelves | 30"x72"x36" | 70 |
| W307248 | 2, 12" W Cantilever Shelves | 30"x72"x48" | 80 |
| W307260 | 2, 12" W Cantilever Shelves | 30"x72"x60" | 98 |
Additional Cantilever Shelf Specs
| Model Number | Size W x H x L | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| CANT1224 | 12"x2"x24" | 3 |
| CANT1236 | 12"x2"x36" | 4 |
| CANT1248 | 12"x2"x48" | 6 |
| CANT1260 | 12"x2"x60" | 8 |
| CANT1836 | 12"x2"x36" | 6 |
| CANT1848 | 12"x2"x48" | 8 |
| CANT1860 | 12"x2"x60" | 10 |


