Kitchen Technician
As a kitchen technician your primary responsibility is to install maintain repair and troubleshoot various kitchen equipment and appliances used in commercial settings such as restaurants hotels hospitals and catering facilities.
- Installing and setting up new kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens stoves grills fryers refrigerators freezers dishwashers food processors and ventilation systems.
- Performing routine maintenance on kitchen equipment to ensure optimal performance safety and longevity. This includes cleaning lubricating adjusting and inspecting components as per manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnosing equipment malfunctions identifying faulty parts and repairing or replacing components such as motors heating elements sensors thermostats valves and electrical wiring.
- Investigating and resolving operational issues with kitchen equipment including temperature inconsistencies power failures leaks unusual noises and mechanical failures.
- Adhering to safety protocols and regulations while working with electrical gas and water systems in commercial kitchens. Ensuring that equipment installations and repairs meet industry standards and local codes.
- Maintaining an inventory of spare parts tools and supplies necessary for equipment maintenance and repairs. Ordering replacement parts as needed and keeping track of service records.
- Communicating with kitchen staff chefs managers and maintenance supervisors to understand equipment needs schedule maintenance tasks provide repair estimates and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Keeping accurate records of maintenance schedules service reports equipment manuals warranties and work orders. Providing detailed documentation of repairs and replacements performed.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent. Additional vocational training certification or coursework in appliance repair HVAC or electrical systems is beneficial.
- Proven experience as a kitchen equipment technician or appliance repair technician preferably in a commercial kitchen or food service environment. Familiarity with a wide range of kitchen equipment brands and models is desirable.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical electrical and electronic components of kitchen equipment. Ability to use hand tools power tools multimeters and diagnostic equipment effectively.
- Understanding of electrical systems gas systems refrigeration principles plumbing and ventilation systems related to commercial kitchen equipment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime