Kitchen Technician
Role Overview
Based in the hotel Engineering Department, the Kitchen Technician reports to the Kitchen Engineer.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Based in the hotel Engineering Department, the Kitchen Technician reports to the Kitchen Engineer.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair kitchen equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Technical duties
- Perform preventive maintenance and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, following manufacturer guidelines, safety standards, and hotel procedures.
- Repair and maintain kitchen equipment, including cooking, preparation, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment.
- Carry out electric arc or oxy-acetylene welding, pipe repairs, pipe fitting, and minor plumbing work.
- Respond to unscheduled work requests within 15 minutes of receipt.
- Maintain accurate records and support equipment reliability and kitchen operating efficiency.
Safety and coordination
- Coordinate with Culinary and Stewarding teams to minimize disruption and provide additional services for functions, promotions, and festivities when needed.
- Keep the plant room, workshop, and related areas clean and tidy; maintain a clean, presentable uniform and appearance.
- Observe prescribed safety standards and help maintain safe conditions for self and others.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
Experience and skills
- At least two years of experience in the same role in a hospitality environment is required.
- Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and installation techniques for kitchen equipment, including combi ovens, cooking and preparation equipment, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment, is required.
- Knowledge of electrical control systems is required.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve problems and use hand and power tools is required.
- A self-motivated, hands-on, and flexible approach is expected.
Colleague benefits
- Learning and development programmes are offered for career growth.
- The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and discounted room rates for colleagues and loved ones.
- Health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to colleagues.
- Retirement plans vary according to length of service and role.
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