Kitchen Equipment Technician Lead with Love in Culinary Ops

Kalahari Resorts LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee events and perks

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Kitchen Equipment Technician to maintain and repair commercial kitchen appliances, ensuring safety and efficiency across our food and beverage operations on site in Spotsylvania County, VA.

Join a team that leads with love, supports guests and associates, and upholds our standards of quality. The role offers competitive pay ($28-$35/hour) and opportunities for growth within a hospitality leader recognized for excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience repairing commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and kitchen gas appliances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and scheduled preventive maintenance on all kitchen equipment. Identify potential issues before they cause equipment failure.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in commercial kitchen appliances such as ovens, grills, fryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, steamers, and mixers. Replace worn or defective parts.
• Respond to urgent equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and ensure kitchen operations continue smoothly.
• Assist in the installation and proper setup of new kitchen appliances and equipment. Ensure all new equipment meets safety and performance standards.
• Ensure all equipment meets local health and safety codes. Keep accurate records of maintenance and repairs for compliance audits.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Gas appliances

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Tools

Technical manuals

Job description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Kitchen Equipment Technician to maintain and repair commercial kitchen appliances, ensuring safety and efficiency across our food and beverage operations on site in Spotsylvania County, VA.

Join a team that leads with love, supports guests and associates, and upholds our standards of quality. The role offers competitive pay ($28-$35/hour) and opportunities for growth within a hospitality leader recognized for excellence.