The Kitchen Technician will collaborate closely with restaurant and hospitality managers to devise and implement all-encompassing service solutions tailored to the intricacies of commercial cooking and food service equipment. This person will engage in multifaceted maintenance and repair tasks spanning a diverse array of industrial kitchen apparatus, encompassing deep fryers, ovens, tray returns, grills, refrigeration units, bun toasters, steamers, slicers, hot holding cabinets, dish machines, coffee makers, and a plethora of other specialized culinary equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Relevant vocational or technical training with an EPA or CFESA certification
- Experience:
- 4 years of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, and kitchen equipment. Education may be substituted for technical experience on a year-to-year basis.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to communicate and work well with other team members
- Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturers and other University affiliates
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various kitchen appliances
- Ability to maintain parts and tools inventory
Other Conditions:
Work Location
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
- This is an on-site position
Compensation and Benefits
About the Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
