Kitchen Technician
Job Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance tasks and respond to work orders as assigned by the Maintenance Engineer, PPM Engineer, or Shift Leader.
- Inspect all kitchen, laundry, and refrigeration equipment at the start, during, and at the end of the shift to ensure proper functioning.
- Execute preventive maintenance and annual maintenance programs in coordination with the maintenance team.
- Attend to all kitchen and laundry complaint reports on a daily basis.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules, departmental procedures, and supervisor instructions at all times.
- Assist colleagues in their tasks when requested by the supervisor to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain all necessary tools and keep the workspace clean and organized.
- Fill daily refrigeration log sheets and record temperatures as required.
- Coordinate regularly with the Hygiene Manager and Executive Chef, assisting with internal and external HACCP audits.
- Understand and uphold brand standards and operating procedures.
- Participate in special projects or tasks as assigned.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to read kitchen and laundry technical drawings.
- Diagnose and repair refrigeration, kitchen, and laundry equipment.
- Strong electrical knowledge and experience with reciprocating kitchen and laundry equipment.
- Familiarity with planned preventive maintenance and safety programs.
- Knowledge of fabrication, installation, and general maintenance practices.
- Ability to perform gas and arc welding.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years experience in kitchen installation or maintenance for industrial/commercial projects. Experience in luxury hotels or hospitals preferred.
- Secondary school diploma plus technical college or equivalent.
- Trade certificates, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
- Preferable apprenticeship experience.
- Basic English proficiency.