Kitchen Technician

Job Requirement: The Kitchen and refrigeration technician is responsible for the maintenance of kitchen and laundry equipment and related appliances in the hotel and makes sure overall equipment are in greatest condition. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : • Attend daily briefing • Performs major and/or minor repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment including hot cooking and refrigeration equipment as well Laundry equipment. • Follow the routine Preventive& corrective Maintenance task activity of kitchen & laundry equipment and recorded accordingly. All electrical and gas operated equipment to be repaired and maintained at high standard. • Make sure all kitchen & laundry equipment in proper and in good working condition. • Responsible for coordination and prioritizing repair tasks to respond in a timely manner and provide timely repairs and reduced downtime. • Implement the task activity in Restaurant, Back of House, Kitchen and Laundry equipment and others hotel area for troubleshooting or routine Preventive Maintenance activity. • Handle the routine checklist for overall kitchen compliance in the property with HACCP and hygiene standards • Maintain all lighting in laundry & kitchen area including lighting at cold rooms, fridge etc • Update daily performance and follow up in Log Book • Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him • Able to work any shift that is assigned to him by Management or Supervisor • Assist to others section or technician in overall activity, especially for electrician • Assist Duty Engineer to re-stock the daily consumable material in workshop area such as Essential and consumable material • Order and maintain inventory of equipment spare parts as needed • Responsible for attending new equipment training. • Training and demonstrating team members in the proper safe use and operation of equipment. • Inspect and verify the operation and safety of commercial kitchen appliances. • Knowledge of commercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment • Use of critical thinking and problem solving skills in troubleshooting. • Able to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. • Identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices. Identify, document and notify supervisors of damage, abuse and negligent use of equipment. • Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace. • Follow safety rules such as HACCP, ADFCA, OSHAD. Practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. • Report any unusual and suspicious behaviour of guests or staff to supervisor, senior management and security • Ensure compliance with legislated health and safety requirements within the work place • Conduct duties in a courteous, safe and efficient manner, in accordance with St Regis Abu Dhabi policies and procedures, ensuring that the highest level of service and communication is maintained Education: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent. Related Work Experience: 2 years experience as Kitchen Technician. Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance a plus. #LI-MA1