Pay: $70700 - $102700 / year (paid hourly)
Schedule: M - F; day shift
Location: Downtown Seattle | Meta campus
As a Culinary Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of all commercial kitchen equipment across multiple sites. This includes ensuring the smooth functioning of cooking and refrigeration, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise and Maintenance:
- Oversee the daily operation, repair, and preventative maintenance (PM) of culinary equipment and systems at multiple locations.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to refrigerators, fryers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, ice machines, and beverage dispensers.
- Maintain and repair gas, electric, and steam systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as inspecting equipment, replacing worn parts, and lubricating moving parts, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Respond to emergency repair requests and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
- Monitors operation and maintains heating and cooling systems directly related to each kitchen/cafe, water cooling/heating equipment; heating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment (refrigerators, fryers, stoves, hood vents, dishwashers, etc.).
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Trades schooling, technical, or vocational schooling completed.
Technical Skills:
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including knowledge of electronics, steam, gas, and refrigeration.
- EPA universal certification is preferred.
- CFESA Certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, and small wares.
- Proficient in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
Other Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate well both in oral and written reports.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be highly safety conscious.