Position Title: Kitchen Technician
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer
Principal Responsibilities & Position Purpose
Maintain, repair, install, and test equipment and systems throughout the facility to ensure safe and proper operation. Inspect equipment and systems to identify hazards and defects, taking immediate corrective/preventive action to ensure the highest level of safety.
Essential Functions
30% – Attends to Guests’ Needs and Requests
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Respond to requests throughout the facility to make necessary repairs and interventions, including the use of work tracking software and devices.
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Accommodate requests in a timely and courteous manner.
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Ensure requests are followed through and feedback on completed work is recorded.
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Assist with banquet event setups where required.
30% – Carries Out Preventive Maintenance
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Perform preventive maintenance and tests on systems, subsystems, and equipment, including disassembly, replacement, cleaning, and repair.
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Inspect equipment and installations for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
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Keep logs/check sheets of maintenance work for audit purposes.
30% – Repairs and Troubleshoots
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Identify malfunctioning equipment and hazards using various testing devices.
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Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment in accordance with diagrams, schematics, operations manuals, and manufacturer instructions.
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Use hand and power tools as required.
10% – Repairs and Replaces Items, Fixtures, & Equipment
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Maintain fixtures throughout the facility, replacing or repairing them regularly to sustain high operational standards.
Specialised Functions
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Foster a work environment of mutual respect and skill development across departments.
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Diagnose and repair malfunctions in food service (kitchen) and refrigeration systems.
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Install, relocate, and expand kitchen and refrigeration equipment and systems as needed.
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Fabricate, repair, replace, or calibrate controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, piping, and electrical wiring.
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Wire and connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, and humidity controls according to schematics.
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Maintain and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all relevant equipment.
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Perform scheduled maintenance and cleaning on kitchen and refrigeration units such as walk-in freezers, steam cookers, refrigerators, ice machines, washers, ovens, dryers, dishwashers, and water coolers.
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Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure work areas are clean.
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Detect and address needed repairs following established inspection procedures.
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Respond to emergency calls as needed.
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Operate tools and equipment safely, correcting unsafe conditions and reporting those that cannot be corrected.
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Conduct periodic inspections and servicing.
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Prioritise work orders for efficiency.
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Request equipment, parts, and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure timely repairs.
Supportive Functions
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Perform any related duties as assigned.
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Provide assistance to other departments when needed.
Physical Requirements
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Sitting: Rare
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Walking: Frequent
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Standing: Constant
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Climbing Stairs: Occasional
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Crouching/Bending/Stooping: Occasional
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Reaching: Occasional
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Grasping: Occasional
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Pulling/Pushing: Frequent
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Near Vision: Constant
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Far Vision: Constant
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Hearing: Constant
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Talking: Constant
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Smell: Rare
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Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 lbs): Occasional
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Travel: Never
Other Duties
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May be required to work in other maintenance areas when needed.
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Flexibility to perform duties outside the normal area of expertise.
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Must comply with safety requirements, including the use of PPE, ladders, scaffolding, and power tools.
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May work at heights, in confined spaces, or in uncomfortable conditions.
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Must follow and enforce all safety procedures and respond appropriately in emergencies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a skilled labourer, preferably in building or hospitality.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work at heights and in confined or awkward spaces.
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Adaptability to varying shifts.
Education
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School Certificate or equivalent preferred.
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Certificate or Diploma from a recognised technical institution.
Licences or Certificates
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None required.
Grooming/Uniforms
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Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Other Requirements
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Must comply with all organisational rules, regulations, and operational standards.
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Flexibility to work shifts as assigned by management.