Commercial Kitchen Equipment Supervisor

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a full-time Commercial Kitchen Equipment Supervisor in Phoenix, AZ. The role oversees equipment maintenance, budgeting, safety compliance, and staff supervision to ensure reliable kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate brings five years of equipment experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to read blueprints. The position involves coordinating with facilities, maintaining schedules, and ensuring adherence to university standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of Commercial Kitchen Equipment experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Commercial Kitchen Equipment staff and assign work.
• Verify employee timesheets for accuracy; approve and submit.
• Develop, oversee, and implement Commercial Kitchen Equipment strategy.
• Track equipment, inventory, and maintenance needs.
• Ensure all crew follow OSHA guidelines and PPE is used.
• Read blueprints/schematics to ensure accurate assembly/repair.
• Prepare sketches and assist in design/specs for planned jobs.
• Help manage budgets and capital/operational expenditures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Budgeting

OSHA compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Grand Canyon University’s Facilities department is seeking a full-time Commercial Kitchen Equipment Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervisory duties including recommendation for hire/termination, evaluation, coaching, training, and discipline.
• Verify employee timesheets for accuracy; approve and submit.
• Assist with the development, oversight, and implementation of Commercial Kitchen Equipment strategy.
• Track Commercial Kitchen Equipment, inventory, and equipment.
• Assign duties to staff and inspects work activities.
• Ensure all equipment utilized is in good working condition; make recommendations for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ensure all crew members follow university and OSHA guidelines in performance of daily work; ensure all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized daily by all crew members.
• Train and instruct employees in new methods or procedures.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints or schematics to ensure assembly or repair is accurate.
• Prepare sketches of proposed work and assists in the design and specifications of planned jobs or contracts.
• Ensure budgeting guidelines are met; prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget; assists in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Provide recommendations to management to facilitate the use of environmental best practices in the maintenance and upkeep of GCU facilities and assets.
• Evaluate workload and schedule of service work in a way that best utilizes service technicians.
• Evaluate corrective and preventive maintenance workload.
• Assign work orders according to university service level agreement and in a manner that most efficiently utilizes assigned technicians.
• Perform electronic recordkeeping related to corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Track and close assigned work orders; will monitor work orders assigned to team and assist them in managing work orders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Workday Integrated Work Management System (iWMS).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Commercial Kitchen Equipment employees.

Experience/ Education

• Five years of Commercial Kitchen Equipment experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDegree required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
• Standing: 1-2 hours a day
• Walking: 1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Rarely
• Pushing: Rarely
• Bending: Frequently
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Rarely

Work Environment

Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

#INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.

As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.