A freestanding cover for a food tray has a flange section and a support section
extending downwardly from the flange section. The support section supports the
cover independently of the tray, with the flange section positioned above the tray
opening. The freestanding is inserted into a heated compartment in a food warming
cabinet and is supported on a shelf mounted in the food warming cabinet. A retainer
provided on the cover engages the shelf to prevent the cover from moving forward
or backward. With the retainer so engaged, a tray containing previously cooked
food portions may be inserted into and removed from a receiving space in the cover,
leaving the cover inside of the compartment.
