Restaurant Technician

Raceway Restaurants Corporate; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Onvo is seeking an experienced restaurant technician to manage multiple facilities across our stores, kitchens and restaurants. You will safely maintain and repair a variety of equipment, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and respond to emergencies as required.

Responsibilities include scheduling repairs, maintaining records of parts and service, and assisting with projects to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Ability to read technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts in everyday tasks.
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Ability to pass drug and background screening
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good time and project management abilities

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment safely and promptly.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Respond to emergencies, including after hours and weekends.
• Schedule repairs and manage work orders and parts inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and costs.

Skills

Food prep equipment

Read/interpret procedures

Math concepts

Problem solving

Driver's license

Drug/background check

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description: Onvo is looking for an experienced and trained restaurant technician to manage multiple facilities. This position will be responsible for safely maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment in our stores, kitchens, and restaurants. Will also perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and respond to emergencies as required.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment, including fryers, ovens, dishwashers, and refrigeration equipment, safely and timely.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Respond to emergencies: Fix unsafe or hazardous conditions, including after hours and on weekends.
• Maintain records: Keep accurate records of repairs, parts, and supplies.
• Schedule and track repairs: Process work orders and schedule restaurant visits.
• Assist with projects: Help with projects to improve quality and reduce downtime.
• Clean equipment: Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Perform general upkeep: Participate in general upkeep of the restaurant facility.
• Repair and maintain equipment toaster, fryers, grills, lights, and other kitchen/restaurant equipment, etc.
• Have some electrical understanding of outlets, power cords, and related safety procedures.
• Knowledge of plumbing, replacement of faucets, hoses, nozzles, etc.
• Possess basic knowledge of mechanical and refrigeration systems related to kitchens and restaurants.
• Execute effective administrative processes to schedule and track repairs, maintain parts and supplies inventory, and complete Credit Card expense reporting.
• Process work orders submitted by restaurant teams, prioritize and schedule repairs.
• Track and process parts purchases and appropriate billing to accounts payable.
• Track and record completed repairs and maintain accurate records.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing various commercial kitchen appliances and equipment in restaurants, including ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, ice machines, and cooking ranges, etc.
• Will perform routine maintenance checks, diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot problems, order necessary parts, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while adhering to food safety regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven working experience in food preparation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and business periodicals.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal, across all levels of the organization.
• Exercise good time and project management skills.

Credentials and Experience:

• 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret schedules, equipment specifications, manuals and scopes of work.
• Competent in App and PC-based scheduling and other job-related applications.

Disclaimer:

The list of Principal Duties, Essential Functions, and Basic Qualifications is illustrative but not exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change without notice.

Onvo is an equal opportunity employer. Onvo maintains a work environment in which Team Members are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Team Members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, and sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

At Onvo, we are passionate about convenience. We aren't just in the business of fuel or food. We're in the business of providing the best experience for our guests, every time. We are dedicated to providing our guests with exceptional service that is always quick, always kind, and always convenient. Whether you have a background in customer service and hospitality or this is your first job in the industry, if you're a go-getter, get in touch with us.