Catering Technician

Service Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Cape Town seeks a skilled technician for kitchen equipment maintenance. The role involves diagnosing and repairing appliances while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in the field, along with strong teamwork and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered in a high-volume hospitality environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in catering / kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of gas, electrical, and electronic kitchen appliances.
• Gas certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair kitchen equipment.
• Implement service schedules to minimize breakdowns.
• Manage spare parts and consumables.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Gas appliance knowledge

Electrical appliance knowledge

Preventative maintenance

Procurement experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain & Repair : Inspect, service, and repair kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, grills, dishwashers, coffee machines, etc.), diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Preventative Maintenance : Implement service schedules to minimise breakdowns, extend equipment life, and ensure warranty compliance.
• Stock & Procurement : Manage spare parts and consumables, ensuring timely procurement and accurate record-keeping.
• Compliance : Adhere to food safety, health, and hygiene regulations; conduct risk assessments; maintain equipment in safe, sanitary condition.
• Installations : Assist with commissioning and integration of new equipment while upholding safety and warranty standards.
• Emergency Response : Respond quickly to breakdowns, providing temporary fixes when needed.
• Collaboration : Work closely with F&B, chefs, and engineering to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Reporting : Keep detailed maintenance logs, update the Chief Engineer weekly, and provide monthly reports via CMMS or similar systems.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in catering / kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of gas, electrical, and electronic kitchen appliances.
• Skilled in diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with procurement, stock control, and CMMS systems.
• Gas certification (advantageous).
• Ability to interpret manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong communicator and team player, able to work in fast-paced environments.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, detail-focused, and safety-conscious.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong technical aptitude.
• Flexible, professional, and reliable in emergencies.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.

Package on Offer

• Competitive salary with benefits.
• Medical aid and pension / provident fund contributions.
• Performance-based incentives.

This newly created role is key to ensuring all kitchen equipment operates safely, efficiently, and hygienically, supporting seamless service delivery in a high-volume, luxury hospitality environment.