Kitchen Equipment Technician

Dewan Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled technician specialized in troubleshooting and maintaining kitchen equipment. The role includes servicing both hot and cold kitchen equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, experience in customer service, and holds relevant OEM certifications. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, ideally suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform troubleshooting on various kitchen equipment.
• Experience in diagnosing problems and performing repairs.
• Ability to maintain accurate service records.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on hot and cold kitchen equipment.
• Respond to service calls while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure equipment safety and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting and maintenance

Customer service skills

Time management

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Education

Training certification with OEM

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A candidate must be aware of Troubleshooting and maintenance of

Hot Equipment:- Combi oven, cooking range, grills, fryers mixer grinders, tilting pan, tabletop grills, slicer machine, Heavy duty rotary and Deck oven, Dishwasher, pizza oven, hi speed oven etc.

Cold Equipment:- Chillers, Freezers, Blast chiller/freezers, Ice cream machines, Deep freezers, Cold room, Super freezers etc.

Preferred candidate profile

• Ability to check the wiring diagrams for easy diagnosis.
• Troubleshooting and fixing equipment issues, diagnosing problems, and performing repairs on-site or in a workshop
• Performing routine maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, and testing equipment to prevent breakdowns
• Ability to check the spare parts list and identify the required spare parts.
• Ensuring equipment safety and efficiency, meeting health and safety standards
• Responding to service calls, providing excellent customer service.
• Maintaining accurate records of service activities and repairs
• Staying up to date with new technologies and equipment developments
• Time management and organization, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple service calls
• Customer service skills, communicating effectively with clients and providing excellent service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical demands of the job (e.g., lifting, bending, working in tight spaces)
• Electrical and mechanical basic knowledge.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Having training certification with OEM is a preferred qualification.