Part-Time Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

McAlister's Deli | MidSouth Hospitality; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Consistent part-time hours

On-call opportunities

Management support

Competitive pay

Job summary

McAlister's Deli | MidSouth Hospitality is seeking a reliable Part-Time Equipment Technician to support Nashville-area restaurant locations. You will diagnose and repair Merrychef ovens, service toasters and small kitchen appliances, and perform light maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Ideal candidates have experience with restaurant equipment, HVAC, or general mechanical maintenance, and are comfortable working in restaurant environments with a flexible, on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working in restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Merrychef ovens.
• Repair and maintain commercial toasters and small kitchen appliances.
• Perform light preventative maintenance on air conditioning units and walk-in coolers.
• Maintain refrigeration equipment.
• Replace minor parts (switches, fans, heating elements, belts).
• Coordinate with management when outside vendors are required.
• Maintain basic service records for repairs and maintenance performed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

HVAC basics

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Tools

Merrychef ovens

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, mechanically inclinedPart-Time Equipment Technicianto support our restaurant locations in the Nashville area. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and performing light preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen and HVAC-related equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in appliance repair, restaurant equipment service, HVAC, or general mechanical maintenance who wants flexible part-time work.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repairMerrychef ovens
• Repair and maintain commercialtoasters and small kitchen appliances
• Perform light preventative maintenance on:
• Air conditioning units
• Walk-in coolers
• Refrigeration equipment
• Replace minor parts (switches, fans, heating elements, belts, etc.)
• Identify issues before major breakdowns occur
• Coordinate with management when outside vendors are required
• Maintain basic service records for repairs and maintenance performed

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and refrigeration helpful
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in restaurant environments

Ideal Candidate

• Self-starter who doesn't need constant supervision
• Honest and dependable
• Good problem solver
• Available for on-call or flexible scheduling
• Interested in long-term part-time work

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Consistent part-time hours
• Opportunity for additional work as needed
• Support from management team
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience