Commercial Specialty Ovens Commercial Ovens Karen C. Miller, Ph.D. A commercial oven is an enclosed, hot air cavity that heats food.
Cooking occurs as the food temperature rises and moisture is driven out.
The cooking time and food quality are determined by the time it takes for the food mass to heat and reach the desired end point. The rate of cooking is based on the food type. Some foods need lower temperatures and longer cooking times to achieve the desired end state. Items such as breads and cakes need lower temperatures and longer times to gelatinize starches. Tougher cuts of meat need lower temperatures and longer cooking times to soften connective tissue in the meat.