Commercial Cooking Technician

Commercial Kitchen Equipment (Hot Side) Service Technician

Position at Great Lakes South Town – Illinois, Indiana and surrounding areas.

Great Lakes Service is seeking qualified Commercial Kitchen Service Technicians (hot side) for our team in Illinois, Indiana and the surrounding areas. We are responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial kitchen equipment at customer locations.

Sign‑on bonus:
Up to $5,000 for qualifying technicians.

Pay: $25.00 to $50.00+ per hour, based on experience.

• Competitive Hourly Rates and Overtime Pay.
• Company Vehicle and Cell Phone.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Technical Training Opportunities.
• Town Shares program, which allows you to share in the long‑term financial success of our company as you grow with us.

• Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Commercial Kitchen Equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service by meeting expectations on every service call.
• Complete service calls promptly.
• Identify new customers and opportunities within existing accounts.
• Participate in after‑hours and weekend on‑call schedules.
• Maintain service vehicle and order necessary parts.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance and lift equipment.

• Standard Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Swing shifts available
• We are a 24/7 company; on‑call hours required.

• Minimum of three years of prior experience in commercial kitchen repair or equivalent military technical roles.
• Electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills.
• Excellent customer communication skills.
• Successful completion of drug screen and criminal background screening.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Driving record must align with our safety standards.

• CFESA certifications.

Veterans encouraged to apply!

Great Lakes Service is the Midwest leader in repair and maintenance for commercial cooking, refrigeration, HVAC, ware‑washing, beverage, and ice machine equipment. Integrity‑driven, we serve our customers with qualified technicians, outstanding customer service, innovative technology, a high first‑time fix rate, and the best response times in the industry. At Great Lakes Service, we make it our mission to create higher industry standards that change the perception of service companies in the markets we serve.

As a dedicated service partner, our goal is to eliminate downtime and lost revenue with proactive solutions that help our customers run a more profitable business. Let us know if you want to be part of our team! To learn more, please visit us at:

Great Lakes Service is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Great Lakes Service is a division of Unlimited Service Group, "All Unique All United".