Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a removeable tiered baskets having shelves that can be removed without tools. In some embodiments, the basket may comprise a frame having opposing first side wall and second side wall defining a space therebetween. The first side wall may define a first set of coupling slots and the second side wall may define a second set of coupling slots. The basket may comprise a plurality of shelves. The plurality of shelves may be vertically stackable between the first side wall and the second side wall, and may be pivotable between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves may comprise coupling members extending through corresponding slots of the first set of coupling slots and the second set of coupling slots to provide for removing each shelf from within the frame without tools.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and method for automated food preparation systems for coating food items with a coating material. An example device comprises a first subsystem, a second subsystem, a compression device, and an item retrieval lift. The compression device is configured to assist with combining a coating material to the food item.