SUMMARY

Scope and General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the uninterrupted operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all commercial kitchen, food and beverage (F&B), and industrial laundry equipment. This role ensures all culinary appliances (ovens, fryers, refrigeration) and heavy-duty laundry machinery (washers, dryers, ironers) operate safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with hospitality health, safety, and hygiene standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational:

Maintain and troubleshoot all hot kitchen equipment, including gas/electric combi-ovens, ranges, deep fryers, salamanders, and grills.

Service and repair commercial laundry systems, including high-capacity washers, gas/steam-heated dryers, flatwork ironers, and folder machines.

Manage cold-chain and refrigeration units, including walk-in chillers, freezers, under-counter fridges, and ice machines.

Execute the preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule specifically designed for kitchen and laundry machinery to minimize operational downtime.

Ensure rapid response to emergency breakdowns during peak service hours in the kitchens or laundry facility.

Inspect and test utility connections (gas, steam, high-voltage electrical, and water supply lines) feeding the equipment to guarantee safe operations.

Supervise, guide, and train shift technicians or junior team members assigned to kitchen and laundry work orders.

Manage spare parts inventory and track the consumption of specialized materials and components needed for repairs.

Complete detailed shift logs, equipment maintenance history, and PPM job card assignments accurately.

Leave all work areas, especially food preparation zones and guest laundry interfaces, in an impeccably clean and sanitary condition post-repair.

Safety & Hygiene Compliance:

Enforce absolute adherence to strict kitchen hygiene, food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP), and general workplace safety procedures.

Regularly audit gas safety valves, exhaust hoods, fire suppression triggers, and steam pressure release systems.

General Expectations:

Provide a courteous and professional service when interacting with Chefs, Stewards, and Laundry staff.

Maintain seamless communication and close working relationships with the F&B and Laundry departments.

Remain adaptable to handle general mechanical, electrical, or emergency engineering tasks if dictated by the operations of the hotel.