The Steelite International DCI539BI Dish is a high-capacity ceramic serving vessel designed for professional foodservice environments. Crafted with fully vitrified construction, this 10 oz., rectangular dish measures 7-1/2 inches in length, 4-5/8 inches in width, and 1-3/4 inches in height, featuring integrated handles for easy handling. Its durable ceramic body, finished with a sleek Black Iron glaze, is oven and microwave safe, making it suitable for both cooking and reheating applications. Ideal for buffet setups, plated presentations, or portion control in commercial kitchens, this dish provides reliable heat distribution and resistance to thermal shock. Its lead-free composition ensures food safety compliance, while the fully vitrified material offers excellent durability and resistance to staining or chipping, supporting high-volume usage in culinary settings.
Top Steelite DCI539BI Features
The Steelite DCI539BI ceramic dish offers excellent thermal durability and consistent heat retention, ideal for plated service and food display in professional kitchens. Its fully vitrified ceramic construction ensures long-term resistance to thermal shock, while the ergonomic handles facilitate quick service flow. Designed for high-volume volume foodservice, this dish simplifies handling, cleaning, and maintenance, supporting efficient workflow and presentation standards.
- Functionality: Precisely molded to 10 oz. capacity for portion control and food presentation
- Durability: Fully vitrified ceramic resists chipping, staining, and thermal shock
- Ease of Use: With handles for secure handling and stacking for storage efficiency
- Application: Suitable for buffet lines, plated dishes, and reheating in professional kitchens
- Workflow Benefits: Supports high-volume service with reliable heat retention and easy maintenance
Recommended for bulk service, meal plating, or buffet display in restaurant or catering operations.
Steelite DCI539BI Technical Specs
The Steelite DCI539BI features a fully vitrified ceramic construction that provides robust durability and resistance to thermal and mechanical stresses typical in commercial kitchen use. It measures 7-1/2 inches in length, 4-5/8 inches in width, and 1-3/4 inches high, offering a 10 oz. capacity suitable for individual servings and portion control. The dish operates safely in microwave ovens and conventional ovens, supporting versatile application including hot holding and reheating. Weighing approximately 22.05 lbs, it is built with a sleek Black Iron glaze finish for an elegant presentation. The dish is lead-free and complies with food safety standards, making it suitable for continuous use in high-volume foodservice settings. Dimensions, weight, and construction material make it compatible with standard stacking and handling protocols, ensuring efficiency and safety in busy kitchen workflows.
- Dimensions: 7-1/2"L x 4-5/8"W x 1-3/4"H
- Weight: 22.05 lbs (per case of 2 dozen)
- Material: Fully vitrified ceramic with Black Iron glaze finish
- Capacity: 10 oz. volume for portion control and presentation
- Safety & Compatibility: Microwave and oven safe, lead-free
- Construction & Finish: Durable ceramic with smooth glaze for easy cleaning
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Installation Needs: Standard stacking, no special mounting required
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, smooth glaze for stain resistance
- Operational Range: Suitable for hot holding from 200°F to 450°F
- Storage & Handling: Stackable design minimizes storage footprint
- Recycling & Disposal: Fully vitrified, recyclable ceramic material
What is a commercial baking dish?
A commercial baking dish is a high-capacity, durable ceramic or heat-resistant vessel used for cooking, serving, and reheating in professional foodservice environments. The Steelite DCI539BI is a rectangular ceramic dish with a 10 oz. capacity, designed specifically for high-volume kitchen operations such as plating individual portions or buffet display. This fully vitrified dish, with integrated handles and oven/microwave safety, is ideal for use in restaurant, catering, or institutional settings where durability, temperature resistance, and presentation quality are essential. Its construction supports frequent use, with resistance to chipping, staining, and thermal shock, making it suitable for continuous commercial application in mid-volume foodservice operations.
Top Baking Dishes for High-Volume Foodservice
Constructed from fully vitrified ceramic, the Steelite DCI539BI offers reliable performance and longevity for use in professional kitchens requiring durable bake-and-serve solutions. Designed for medium workload environments, it supports efficient portion presentation and reheating in restaurant or catering settings. Steelite DCI539BI is optimized for foodservice workflows where robustness and ease of handling are priorities.
- Operation Type — supporting meal presentation in busy restaurants
- Foodservice Category — suited for plated dishes and buffet setups
- Workload Qualifier — for moderate throughput and frequent handling
- Use Case — for precise portioning and food display in professional settings
Why Choose Steelite DCI539BI?
Steelite DCI539BI stands out with its fully vitrified ceramic build, offering superior heat resistance and long-term durability compared to standard porcelain dishes. Its ergonomic handles and sleek Black Iron glaze enhance operational efficiency and presentation quality, supporting high-volume foodservice needs. Designed for versatile oven and microwave use, this dish improves workflow and product presentation in busy restaurant kitchens and catering setups.
- Self-contained ceramic design optimizes heat retention and durability
- Large 10 oz. capacity supports portion control and plating consistency
- Resistant to chipping, staining, and thermal shock for long service life
- Handles provide secure grip and facilitate quick handling in service lines
- Oven and microwave safe supports versatile reheating and cooking applications
