Williams Jade MJC3-SA Three Door Meat Refrigerated Counter
Product Description
The Williams Jade MJC3-SA is a three-door refrigerated counter built specifically for raw meat storage in professional kitchen environments. Unlike a standard chilled counter, it operates within the tighter temperature...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 280
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- C
Product Description
The Williams Jade MJC3-SA is a three-door refrigerated counter built specifically for raw meat storage in professional kitchen environments. Unlike a standard chilled counter, it operates within the tighter temperature band required for safe meat holding — making it a deliberate, purpose-specific choice rather than a general-purpose unit pressed into service for the role. Three individually sealed door compartments allow kitchen teams to organise by cut, species, or preparation stage without compromising temperature stability across the unit.
In a working kitchen, the real measure of any meat fridge is how reliably it holds temperature when doors are opened repeatedly throughout a busy service. The Jade is designed with airflow distribution that maintains even cooling across the cabinet interior, recovering promptly after door openings rather than allowing warm pockets to develop. Self-closing magnetic gaskets contribute to this — doors that seal consistently every time reduce the recovery burden on the refrigeration circuit, which has a direct bearing on both food safety and running costs over time.
From an operational standpoint, the counter offers several practical advantages worth noting:
- Barrel-locked doors provide a layer of security for high-value meat stock
- CoolSmart controller with IP55-rated display handles the demands of a humid, busy kitchen reliably
- Self-closing doors reduce the risk of temperature drift during service
- Counter-height format provides a usable prep surface above the unit
- Quiet operation avoids adding unnecessary noise to the working environment
Installation is straightforward for a unit of this class, but it is worth confirming that your kitchen layout allows adequate clearance at the rear and sides for condenser airflow. Positioning near high-heat equipment — ranges, fryers, or solid-top ovens — can affect refrigeration performance, so placement deserves careful thought before the unit goes in. A standard electrical connection is required; no specialist supply is typically needed, but always confirm with your installer before proceeding.
The MJC3-SA is well suited to hotel and restaurant kitchens with dedicated meat preparation sections, butchery operations, and catering businesses where raw meat volumes justify purpose-specific temperature-controlled storage. For smaller operations or lighter throughput, a single- or two-door configuration is likely a more proportionate fit. At the other end of the scale, high-volume production sites processing very large daily quantities may find a full-height cabinet or a larger counter solution better matched to their output.
If you are working out whether this unit fits your kitchen layout, service volumes, or food safety requirements, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you make a decision.
Key Features
- Three individually sealed doors allow organised meat storage by cut or species
- CoolSmart controller with IP55-rated display for demanding kitchen conditions
- Self-closing magnetic gaskets maintain consistent door seals during service
- Barrel-lock security on all three doors protects high-value meat stock
- Dedicated meat temperature range for compliant raw meat holding
Operational Benefits
- Maintains safe meat temperatures even during repeated door openings at peak service
- Organised three-section layout reduces cross-contamination risk in prep areas
- Reliable door sealing lowers refrigeration running costs over time
- IP55-rated controller withstands humidity and cleaning in busy kitchen environments
- Counter-height format integrates into prep workflows without sacrificing work surface
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 280
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- C
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 857
- External width (mm)
- 1800
- Internal depth (mm)
- 561
- Internal finish
- Aluminium
- Internal height (mm)
- 573
- Internal width (mm)
- 1295
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 30
- Noise level
- 50 dB(A)
- Power rating (kw)
- 1.24
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -2 to +2
Frequently Asked Questions
- The MJC3-SA is designed specifically for raw meat storage and operates within the tighter temperature band that raw meat requires, which differs from the chilled range used for dairy, prepared foods, or vegetables. Using it as a mixed-purpose unit is not recommended — dedicated meat storage is where it performs as intended and where it supports your HACCP obligations most clearly.
- The unit needs adequate clearance at the rear and sides to allow condenser airflow — restricting this will reduce efficiency and can shorten component life. Avoid positioning it directly adjacent to high-heat equipment such as ranges, fryers, or solid-top ovens, as ambient heat increases the load on the refrigeration circuit. If your kitchen layout presents any of these challenges, it is worth discussing positioning with your installer before the unit goes in.
- That depends on the volume and variety of raw meat your kitchen holds at any one time. For smaller operations or kitchens with lower daily meat throughput, a single- or two-door configuration may be a more proportionate and cost-effective choice. For very high-volume sites — large production kitchens or busy butchery operations — a full-height meat cabinet may provide better capacity. If you are unsure, our team can help you match the unit to your actual throughput before you commit.