Maintenance Team Member

CookUnity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Weekly payments

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to service and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing, and related systems. Refrigeration knowledge is a plus, with a need for careful attention to detail and teamwork across maintenance tasks.

The role requires hands-on experience with gas and electric appliances, HVAC, and electrical/mechanical repairs, plus strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment and related systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair gas/electric appliances and plumbing fixtures.
• Familiarity with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and implement timely, effective fixes.
• Repair electrical, mechanical, and plumbing components as needed.
• Install new equipment following manufacturer specs and safety protocols.
• Keep accurate service and parts records for reporting.
• Coordinate with teams for repairs, parts orders, and schedules.
• Adhere to safety regulations while on-site or in workshop.
• Provide great customer-facing service and clear communication.
• Maintain knowledge of gas, electric, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration.
• Stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs; operate in a demanding environment.

Skills

Kitchen equipment

Gas & electric

HVAC systems

Plumbing fixtures

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Technical school HVAC / Electrical / Refrigeration

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.

Job 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.
• 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.
• 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 and electric appliances, HVAC systems, and 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.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a physically demanding environment.

Nice to Have

• Completion of technical school program in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage with Cigna
• Weekly payments
• Opportunity for advancement

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

$30 — $36 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.

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