John Boos 214 20 Inch Edge Grain Maple Cutting Board with Oil Finish

The John Boos 214 Chop-N-Slice Cutting Board is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed for commercial foodservice environments requiring durable, high-performance prep surfaces. Crafted from Northern Hard Rock Maple with edge grain construction, this reversible cutting board measures 20 inches in width, 15 inches in depth, and 1-1/4 inches thick. Its robust construction supports heavy chopping and slicing tasks while maintaining shape integrity under intensive use, making it ideal for restaurants, culinary institutions, and catering operations seeking consistent, sanitary cutting surfaces.

Top John Boos 214 Features

The John Boos 214 chopping board features a solid maple edge grain build optimized for commercial kitchens with frequent cutting tasks. It incorporates reversible use, simplifying sanitation routines and extending product lifespan. Its 1-1/4-inch thickness provides substantial durability for heavy-duty food prep, with a flat, food-safe oil finish that facilitates easy cleaning. The board’s dimensions enable seamless integration into prep stations, supporting efficient workflow for high-volume chopping and slicing. Compatible with various kitchen setups, it ensures longevity and performance in demanding culinary environments.

• Heavy-duty performance: Supports rigorous chopping and slicing operations
• Edge grain construction: Ensures superior durability and knife-friendliness
• Reversible design: Promotes hygiene and extended lifespan
• Large size dimensions: Fits multiple prep tasks without space constraints
• Oil-finished surface: Easy to clean and maintain in busy kitchens

Best suited for high-volume professional kitchens requiring reliable, long-lasting cutting surfaces

214 Technical Specs

The John Boos 214 cutting board features a 1-1/4-inch thick Northern Hard Rock Maple construction, ensuring exceptional durability and resistance to knife marks. Its dimensions measure 20 inches in width, 15 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 10 pounds for ease of handling and repositioning. The board's surface finish utilizes a food-safe oil treatment that facilitates straightforward cleaning and maintenance. Designed for commercial use, this rectangular board withstands frequent, heavy-duty chopping and slicing tasks typical in restaurant and catering kitchen settings. Its reversible surface provides extended usability without sacrificing sanitation standards or food safety, making it an integral component of professional food prep workflows.

• Dimensions: 20" W x 15" D x 1-1/4" Thick
• Material: Northern Hard Rock Maple
• Construction: Edge grain, reversible design
• Weight: 10 lbs
• Finish: Oil-treated to enhance durability and cleaning
• Style: Rectangular

What is a commercial cutting board

A commercial cutting board is a professional-grade food preparation surface designed for heavy use in culinary environments such as restaurants, catering kitchens, and institutional facilities. Made from durable materials like hard maple, it provides a stable, sanitary platform for chopping, slicing, and dicing food items. The John Boos 214 Chop-N-Slice Cutting Board exemplifies this category with its robust edge grain construction, reversible design, and ideal dimensions for busy kitchens. It is best suited for high-volume food prep tasks where longevity, hygiene, and ease of maintenance are essential for operational efficiency.

Top Cutting Boards for Foodservice Settings

Designed for intensive prep workflows, the John Boos 214 is a high-quality wood cutting board with a durable maple surface, supporting consistent, safe cutting in professional kitchens. Built for moderate workloads, this board is ideal for use in restaurant prep stations, catering operations, and culinary schools, providing long-lasting performance in demanding environments. Its robust construction, reversible feature, and precision dimensions facilitate efficient, high-volume food processing while reducing maintenance needs.

• Operation Type — e.g., moderate-volume restaurant prep stations
• Kitchen Setting — e.g., compact commercial kitchen spaces
• Foodservice Category — e.g., culinary schools and catering kitchens
• Workload Qualifier — e.g., supporting daily chopping and slicing tasks
• Use Case — e.g., high-volume vegetable prepping and butchering

Why Choose John Boos 214 Chop-N-Slice Cutting Board

Compared to similar models, the John Boos 214 offers superior edge grain maple construction that ensures longevity and knife-friendliness, with a thick, stable surface that withstands intensive use. Its reversible design simplifies sanitation without compromising durability, while its dimensions optimize workspace efficiency. The oil finish supports easy cleaning, making it suitable for frequent, heavy-duty food prep in professional kitchens aim for consistent quality and sanitation standards. Its robust build and functional design deliver consistent performance over time, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance costs.

• Self-contained, reversible surface enhances sanitation and lifespan
• Heavy-duty maple construction supports demanding chopping tasks
• Thick, stable profile for reliable kitchen performance
• Optimized dimensions fit compact culinary workstations
• Food-safe oil finish reduces maintenance and sanitization effort