Commercial Kitchen/Fryer Service Technician Rhode Island - Night Shift

ARMOR LANE ENTERPRISES INC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Armor Lane Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician for the night shift, based out of Smithfield, RI. The role includes fryer and deep-cleaning work, traveling to customer sites, and a guaranteed 40-hour week.

The job offers an on-site schedule, paid training at $22/hour, and post-training pay of $25/hour with a $4 differential. Training lasts about four weeks; overtime and benefits apply per eligibility.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurer requirements.
• Reliable transportation to our Rhode Island base and ability to work night shifts.
• Good communication and customer-service skills; ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform fryer service and deep kitchen cleaning.
• Follow planned routes and service schedules.
• Clean and maintain fryers; manage cooking oil safely.
• Operate cleaning equipment; protect customer work areas.
• Document completed services and report issues promptly.

Skills

Driver's license

Driving record

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical stamina

Background check clearance

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Locations:

Based out of Smithfield, RI, service areas include Rhode Island and Bristol County, MA

Commercial Kitchen/Fryer Service Technician — Night Shift

Location: Based out of Smithfield, RI Employment Type: Full-time, Night Shift Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours per week Night Shift Pay: $22/hour during paid training; $25/hour after training

About Us

Since 2024, Armor Lane Enterprises, Inc., an independently owned franchisee of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, has provided commercial fryer service and deep kitchen cleaning to food-service operations throughout the region. Our customers include major sports venues, universities, hospitals, restaurants, and other commercial food-service facilities. We are currently hiring for one night-shift position. The work includes both fryer and cooking-oil service and commercial kitchen deep cleaning.

See what the work looks like: https://gofilta.com/places/north-easton-ma/

Compensation and Paid Training

Night Shift

• Starting base pay of $18 per hour
• An additional $4-per-hour night-shift differential
• Total pay during training is $22 per hour
• Base pay increases to $21 per hour after successful completion of training
• Total pay after training is $25 per hour, including the $4-per-hour night-shift differential

Training is fully paid and typically takes approximately four weeks to complete.

Night Shift position

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law
• Eligible for company benefits, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements

Work Schedule

Night Shift

• Typical hours are approximately 9:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
• Start and finish times may vary by approximately one hour depending on customer requirements, travel time, and scheduled work
• Night operations run seven days per week
• Each technician works five scheduled shifts per week
• Weekend coverage is required in a planned rotation among three crews
• Weekend shifts are part of the position, but employees are not scheduled every weekend
• Schedules are planned in advance so employees know which days and weekends they are assigned to work

Every shift begins at our Rhode Island base of operations. Technicians travel to customer locations in company vans and return the van, equipment, and supplies to the base at the end of every shift.

Employees return home after completing the shift and checking in at the base of operations. Company vans are not taken home.

What You’ll Do

As a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician, you will be trained to perform both fryer service and deep commercial kitchen cleaning. The type of work performed during each shift will depend on the customer route and scheduled projects.

Fryer and Cooking-Oil Service

• Clean and maintain commercial deep fryers
• Filter, handle, and manage cooking oil using specialized vacuum-based equipment
• Follow planned customer routes and service schedules
• Safely load, unload, and maneuver equipment
• Provide professional and dependable service at customer locations
• Document completed services and report equipment or customer concerns

Commercial Kitchen Deep Cleaning

• Deep clean commercial kitchen walls, floors, ceilings, and equipment areas
• Prepare and protect customer work areas before cleaning begins
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment safely
• Follow company procedures and customer-site requirements
• Work with team members to complete projects thoroughly and efficiently
• Clean, inspect, and properly store equipment after each project

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning equipment, tools, supplies, and company van inventory
• Keep company vehicles and equipment clean and organized
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment duties at our base of operations
• Follow company, customer, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and management
• Report safety concerns, equipment problems, and service issues promptly
• Represent Armor Lane Enterprises professionally at every customer location

What We Provide

• Approximately four weeks of paid, hands-on training
• A guaranteed 40-hour workweek
• Consistent scheduling
• Overtime eligibility
• A $4-per-hour differential for eligible night-shift hours
• Company vans for scheduled routes and customer projects
• All required tools and commercial cleaning equipment
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Established customers and planned service work
• A combination of independent route work and team-based projects
• Up to two weeks of paid time off for eligible employees
• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible employees; employer matching is not currently offered
• A supportive, team-oriented working environment

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have:

• A valid driver’s license
• A driving history that meets our commercial automobile insurer’s requirements
• A satisfactory driving record covering the previous five years
• Reliable transportation to and from our Rhode Island base of operations
• The ability to work the assigned day or night schedule consistently
• Sunday availability
• Saturday availability when required for Fenway Park or TD Garden events
• A strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• The ability to work independently and follow established routines
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• The ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The ability to maneuver equipment on ramps and lift gates
• The ability to perform physical work throughout the assigned shift
• The ability to pass required background and motor-vehicle-record checks

Spanish-English bilingual skills are helpful but not required.

Previous experience in commercial cleaning, food service, delivery, route service, sanitation, warehouse operations, facilities maintenance, or equipment operation is helpful but not required. Comprehensive training is provided.

Location and Transportation

Every shift begins and ends at our base of operations in Smithfield, RI.

Technicians travel to customer locations in company vans and return to the base at the end of each shift. Applicants are responsible for providing their own reliable transportation to and from the base.

Because punctual attendance is essential, candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility.

Our Hiring Process

1. Phone Screening

• Your preferred shift
• Compensation and paid training
• Schedule and weekend availability
• Driving and physical requirements
• Your experience and interest in the position

2. In-Person Interview and Job Preview

• Meet members of the team
• See the vehicles and equipment used in the role
• Learn what a typical shift involves
• Review the physical and safety requirements
• Discuss reliability, customer service, and schedule expectations
• Ask practical questions about the work

3. Written Offer and Paid Training

Selected candidates will receive a written offer, subject to required background and motor-vehicle-record checks.

Paid, hands-on training begins after all pre-employment requirements have been completed and typically lasts approximately four weeks.

Join a dependable team that helps commercial food-service operations keep their kitchens clean, safe, and operating efficiently.

Armor Lane Enterprises, Inc. is an independently owned Filta franchise. Employees in this position work for Armor Lane Enterprises, Inc., not The Filta Group, Inc.