What Meat Slicer Does Jersey Mike's Use?

Jersey Mike's began in 1956 as a local sandwich shop in New Jersey and has since grown into a fast-casual chain with thousands of locations in the United States and Canada. The brand's service model centers on meats and cheeses sliced fresh for each sub, making the meat slicer an essential part of its preparation process and customer experience. To support fast, consistent portioning, Jersey Mike's uses Bizerba commercial meat slicers from the GSPHI150 series, including the GSPHI150 and GSPHI150-GCB models.

How Jersey Mike's Meat Slicers Work

Bizerba GSPHI150 slicers use a rotating blade and an inclined, manually operated product carriage. A 40-degree gravity-feed angle helps move meat and cheese toward the 13-inch blade, while the carriage tilts 25 degrees toward the operator for controlled slicing. Staff can adjust slice thickness in 1/100-inch increments, from 0.01 inch to 0.9 inch, to meet different portioning requirements for meats and cheeses. A ¹/₂-horsepower motor drives the blade, and an illuminated indicator shows whether the blade is moving or stopped, helping operators verify blade status before cleaning or handling nearby components.

The GSPHI150 has a 13-inch chromium-plated blade with a hardened edge rated between 60 and 62 Rockwell. The GSPHI150-GCB uses the same manual gravity-feed platform and adds a grooved cheese blade.

The Benefits of Bizerba Meat Slicers

The GSPHI150 and GSPHI150-GCB combine controlled manual operation with features designed for repeated deli meat and cheese preparation. These qualities support the fresh-slicing workflow used at Jersey Mike's for made-to-order sandwiches.

• Consistent Slicing: An adjustable gauge plate helps staff maintain repeatable slice thickness for portioning meats and cheeses
• High-Volume Slicing Capacity: A 13-inch blade and ¹/₂-HP motor support frequent meat and cheese preparation in busy sandwich shops and delis
• Operator Safety Features: 8 safety interlocks, a wide thumb guard, color-coordinated handles, and an illuminated blade-status indicator help staff identify operating conditions and reduce blade exposure
• Integrated Blade Maintenance: A remote sharpener helps maintain the blade edge without requiring staff to transport the blade to a separate sharpening station
• Accessible Cleaning Surfaces: Seamless anodized aluminum limits crevices where food particles can collect, while removable components support routine washing and sanitizing

How Bizerba Meat Slicers Can Improve Your Commercial Kitchen

A heavy-duty slicer can help sandwich shops, delis, supermarkets, and foodservice kitchens prepare uniform portions while reducing the time required for repetitive knife work. Manual operation gives staff direct control over each pass, while the angled carriage supports repetitive slicing throughout service. Removable components, drainage features, and an accessible base also support thorough cleaning between uses. Before adding a slicer to the production line, operations should establish written procedures for use, sanitation, sharpening, and preventive maintenance.

KaTom's guide on how to start a sandwich shop provides additional guidance for planning prep equipment and production flow.

Find Meat Slicers at KaTom for Consistent Slicing

KaTom offers commercial meat slicers for sandwich shops, delis, grocery counters, and other operations that prepare sliced products throughout the day. Operators seeking Bizerba equipment can compare models and configurations to find the one that suits their needs. Before ordering, confirm the required blade style, product capacity, countertop clearance, electrical connection, sanitation features, and applicable warranty terms.

To find the right meat slicer for your operation, check out KaTom's Commercial Slicers Buyers' Guide