Senior Commercial Kitchen Technician: Hot & Cold Equipment

Smart Care Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Care is seeking a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician with hands-on experience in both hot-side cooking equipment and cold-side refrigeration. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, steamers, walk-ins, and reach-ins, while ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver’s license. EPA 608 certification is preferred; Universal is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on service experience with hot-side and cold-side commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to complete routine service calls independently.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, equipment controls, gas systems, and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to recognize when additional technical support is needed and work through unfamiliar issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, service, and repair commercial cooking equipment (ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, steamers).
• Service and repair refrigeration equipment (walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines).
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, gas, and refrigeration issues; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Hot-side and cold-side service

Troubleshooting

Electrical & gas systems

Technical diagnostics

EPA Section 608

Valid driver’s license

Communication

Certifications a plus

Job description

Smart Care is seeking a Commercial Kitchen Service Technician with hands-on experience in both hot-side cooking equipment and cold-side refrigeration. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain ovens, ranges, fryers, griddles, steamers, walk-ins, and reach-ins, while ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver’s license. EPA 608 certification is preferred; Universal is a plus.