Maintenance Team Member

CookUnity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage through Cigna

Daily lunch provided

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to service and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing, and related systems. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a willingness to assist in various maintenance areas as needed.

The role involves routine inspections, repairs, and coordination with teams to ensure safety and reliability across kitchen operations. Refrigeration knowledge is a plus and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician or similar role, preferably in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including gas and electric appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, and refrigeration.
• Technical proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with reading technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure thorough documentation and efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of commercial kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty components, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Install new equipment according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper alignment, connectivity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of service, parts usage, and equipment status for reporting.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while working on-site or in the workshop.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate repairs, parts orders, and service schedules.

Skills

Kitchen equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical & plumbing

Communication

Tools

Gas & electric appliances

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Team Member to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in servicing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing, and performing general maintenance. Refrigeration knowledge is a plus. This role requires a keen attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to help in all areas of maintenance when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of commercial kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
• Perform
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty components, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Install new equipment according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper alignment, connectivity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of service, parts usage, and equipment status for reporting.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while working on-site or in the workshop.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate repairs, parts orders, and service schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician or similar role,preferably in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to gas andelectric appliances, HVAC systems, and plumbing fixtures, and refrigeration.
• Technical proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, andelectronic systems.
• Familiarity with reading technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with teammembers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure thorough documentation andefficient service delivery.

• Weekly pay
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna
• Daily lunch provided
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$20 — $20 USD

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.