Kitchen Technician

Job description / Role

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.

Requirements

- 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.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.