On-Site Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a Kitchen Technician to support the campus dining operations with skilled maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment. You will work on deep fryers, ovens, steamers, dish machines, refrigeration units, and related appliances to keep food service flowing.

Ideal candidates bring 4 years of technical experience, EPA or CFESA certification, and strong communication with teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• EPA or CFESA certification or equivalent technical training.
• 4 years of technical experience with refrigeration, appliances, and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial kitchen equipment (deep fryers, ovens, steamers, dish machines, etc.) to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members to coordinate repairs.
• Install various types of commercial kitchen equipment and liaise with manufacturers for parts and diagnosis.
• Maintain accurate records of service, parts, and inventory for on-time repairs.

Skills

Team communication

Vendor communication

Troubleshooting & repair

Inventory management

Driver's license

Emergency on-call

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA/CFESA certified technical training

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a Kitchen Technician to support the campus dining operations with skilled maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment. You will work on deep fryers, ovens, steamers, dish machines, refrigeration units, and related appliances to keep food service flowing.

Ideal candidates bring 4 years of technical experience, EPA or CFESA certification, and strong communication with teams and vendors.