Renau

The Renau SKT is a programmable kitchen timer designed specifically for commercial kitchen environments where consistency, timing and task management directly affect service quality. Rather than operating through fixed product channels, it uses a tile-based touchscreen interface — each tile configured with its own icon, countdown, duty cycle and action message. The result is a system that can be tailored to the exact workflow of a specific kitchen, rather than forcing operators to adapt their processes to the equipment.

In a busy service environment, the SKT helps maintain timing discipline across multiple cooking processes simultaneously. Cook and hold functions can be switched easily, and the screen is large enough and touch-sensitive enough to use with kitchen gloves — a practical consideration that is often overlooked in timer design. The control board is fully encapsulated, offering meaningful protection against the heat, grease and humidity that are routine in commercial kitchens.

Operationally, the SKT offers several practical advantages worth noting:

• Unlimited programmable tiles allow the unit to reflect the actual menu and workflow, not a generic template
• Up to 200 job aids — including build cards, operational instructions and cleaning reminders — can be stored and accessed by staff during service
• Configuration is handled wirelessly, so updates can be made without interrupting service
• Optional probe and sensor inputs allow temperature, humidity, current and level monitoring alongside standard timing functions
• Horizontal or vertical mounting gives flexibility for different counter and wall configurations

The SKT is well suited to kitchens where staff turnover is a challenge, or where consistency across multiple sites is a priority. It is equally useful as a straightforward cook station timer in smaller operations, or as part of a broader monitoring setup in higher-volume kitchens. For sites with very simple timing needs, a basic standalone timer may be sufficient — but for kitchens managing multiple processes or needing to embed procedural reminders into daily routines, the SKT offers considerably more structure.

If you are unsure whether the SKT is the right fit for your operation, or want to discuss how it might integrate with your existing kitchen setup, our team is happy to talk it through.

The Renau SKT Smart Kitchen Timer Hub is a touchscreen-based kitchen management system designed to centralise timing, task reminders, and food safety prompts across a commercial kitchen operation. Rather than relying on individual standalone timers at each station, the Hub brings cook, hold, and process timing into a single programmable interface that staff can operate whilst wearing gloves.

In busy kitchen environments, timing consistency is one of the harder disciplines to maintain across shifts and stations. The SKT Hub addresses this by allowing operators to pre-programme timing workflows, duty cycles, and action messages so that the process is built into the system rather than left to individual recall. This is particularly useful in high-turnover environments where training time is limited and consistency across shifts matters.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages include:

• Glove-safe touchscreen reduces friction during active service
• Programmable tiles support a wide range of menu items and processes
• Customisable action messages guide staff through multi-step procedures
• Food group and daypart organisation keeps the interface relevant to the current service period
• Remote programming allows management to update procedures without being on-site

The Hub supports wireless connectivity and is compatible with other Renau SKS products, which means it can be expanded as an operation grows. Multiple Hubs can be networked together, with the ability to transfer timers between units — a practical feature for larger kitchens where timing information needs to be visible across sections. It supports vertical or horizontal mounting, giving some flexibility in how it fits into an existing kitchen layout.

This system is well suited to quick-service restaurants, contract catering operations, and any kitchen where standardised timing and food safety compliance need to be maintained consistently across a team. If you are unsure whether a single Hub will cover your station layout or whether a wider SKS setup is appropriate, the team is happy to talk through your kitchen configuration before you commit.