Kitchen Technician

• Implement the PPM Program and schedule of all kitchen and laundry equipment’s in the Hotel.
• Follow up local authority requirement maintenance plan for kitchen equipment’s.
• Keep record and coordinate with hygiene manager to make sure all requirements are filled up for HACCP.
• Attend to repairs and maintenance of laundry equipments and kitchen equipment - both electric and gas.
• Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all cold rooms, fridge units, ice machines, and other refrigerated system.
• Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all ovens, dishwasher, stoves and other electric and gas equipment in the kitchen.
• Provide assistance / technical know-how in the installation of new or additional kitchen equipment’s.
• Conduct routine inspection to kitchen and bar areas logs all his observations.
• Perform daily log readings of cold rooms and other refrigerated equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment.
• Perform equipment repairs as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform assigned checklists, inspection, testing and log readings.
• Check and replace fused lights in the kitchen.
• Check and replace water filters for coffee machines, combi oven, ice machine and other water systems.
• Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all kitchen equipment.
• Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
• Ensure proper records relating to all plant and equipment are kept.
• Review daily log book, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from previous shifts in relation to kitchen equipment, system and units.
• Perform the daily task and assignment and ensure that tasks are done in a reasonable time frame and to the standard as set by the Engineering Department.
• Ensure all requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
• Liaise and supervise Kitchen Equipment Contractors and ensure that appropriate standards are met.
• Assist other engineering associates when required.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good condition.
• Ensure adequate stock of spare parts and materials
• Adhere to safe operation of all plant equipment and ensure the safety of guests and staff at all times.

Desired Skill & Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years experience as Kitchen Technician in a 4/5* hotel.
• Should have knowledge of both Hot & Cold Kitchen Equipments repair & maintenance like Chillers , freezers , Dishwashers, Glass washers, Gas Cooking equipments, and all types of Ovens.
• Knowledgable of various brands of Kitchen equipment.
• Capable to do ARC and gas welding.
• Be familiar with HACCP.