Engineering | Kitchen Mechanic

Job Summary

Responsible to monitor, repair, and perform preventive maintenance program on all the hotel's kitchen equipment.

• Assist in start-up, shut down, and operation of all kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on all kitchen equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems and make repairs accordingly.
• Shut off steam, water, and gas supplies.
• Perform appropriate plumbing requirements for kitchen equipment repairs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Knowledge of Kitchen HVAC systems to perform basic electric and plumbing repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards for chemical use.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic/intermediate math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff.
• Ability to understand commands, questions, and instructions from supervisor and co-workers.
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.
• High school education or equivalent. Trade apprenticeship preferred.
• From entry-level to two years experience as a kitchen mechanic at a complex facility preferred.
• Technical school certificate or trade license preferred.