Kitchen Technician

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North comprises a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort boasts panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Job Description

Kitchen Technician

As a kitchen technician, your primary responsibility is to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot various kitchen equipment and appliances used in commercial settings such as restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and catering facilities.

• Installing and setting up new kitchen equipment, including but not limited to ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, food processors, and ventilation systems.
• Performing routine maintenance on kitchen equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and longevity. This includes cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and inspecting components as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnosing equipment malfunctions, identifying faulty parts, and repairing or replacing components such as motors, heating elements, sensors, thermostats, valves, and electrical wiring.
• Investigating and resolving operational issues with kitchen equipment, including temperature inconsistencies, power failures, leaks, unusual noises, and mechanical failures.
• Adhering to safety protocols and regulations while working with electrical, gas, and water systems in commercial kitchens. Ensuring that equipment installations and repairs meet industry standards and local codes.
• Maintaining an inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies necessary for equipment maintenance and repairs. Ordering replacement parts as needed and keeping track of service records.
• Communicating with kitchen staff, chefs, managers, and maintenance supervisors to understand equipment needs, schedule maintenance tasks, provide repair estimates, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keeping accurate records of maintenance schedules, service reports, equipment manuals, warranties, and work orders. Providing detailed documentation of repairs and replacements performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional vocational training, certification, or coursework in appliance repair, HVAC, or electrical systems is beneficial.
• Proven experience as a kitchen equipment technician or appliance repair technician, preferably in a commercial kitchen or food service environment. Familiarity with a wide range of kitchen equipment brands and models is desirable.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of kitchen equipment. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment effectively.
• Understanding of electrical systems, gas systems, refrigeration principles, plumbing, and ventilation systems related to commercial kitchen equipment.