22/09/2026
We are seeking a skilled and reliable ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ to oversee the preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of all commercial kitchen appliances across our facilities.
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses deep mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills, hands-on experience with diverse kitchen equipment, and a proactive approach to equipment care.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
1. Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Design, implement, and execute routine preventive maintenance schedules for all kitchen appliances (e.g., commercial ovens, deep fryers, walk-in coolers/freezers, dishwashers, ice machines, ventilation hoods, espresso machines, and microwaves).
- Inspect electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical components regularly to identify wear and tear before equipment failure occurs.
- Clean, calibrate, and service key parts (e.g., condenser coils, door gaskets, water filtration systems, heating elements, and thermostats).
2. Diagnostics & Repairs
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, gas, and plumbing issues in kitchen equipment promptly.
- Perform high-quality, safe repairs using appropriate hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration units (including coolant leaks, compressor issues, and defrost cycles).
- Respond urgently to emergency repair requests to minimize operational downtime.
3. Equipment Replacement & Installation
- Evaluate old or malfunctioning appliances to determine cost-effectiveness of repair versus replacement.
- Lead or supervise the uninstallation, safe disposal, installation, and commissioning of new kitchen machinery and equipment.
- Ensure all new installations adhere to local building codes, manufacturer specifications, and safety regulations.
4. Inventory, Vendor & Compliance Management
- Maintain an inventory of essential spare parts, tools, and supplies to ensure rapid turnarounds on repairs.
- Maintain detailed logs of service histories, repairs, parts used, and PM schedules using our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Interface with external service vendors, warranty representatives, and inspectors when specialized repairs or certifications are needed.
- Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, local health codes, gas safety standards, and environmental regulations (e.g., EPA guidelines for refrigerant handling).
Other duties and tasks, as may be assigned.
