Kitchen Technician II - Facilities & Maintenance

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Kitchen Technician II maintains commercial refrigeration, kitchen, and bar equipment. The role requires technical knowledge of control circuit wiring, solid-state circuitry, gas safeties, and equipment controls, with a focus on safe and efficient operation. The technician also supports food and beverage personnel in the proper use of kitchen equipment, manages parts and supply inventory, troubleshoots equipment problems, and documents repairs and preventive maintenance. The position works primarily in the casino’s back-of-house areas, which may be fast-paced and noisy. Work may also take place on or pass through the casino floor, where casino-related environmental factors may include secondhand smoke and excessive noise. The employee must be available for on-call after-hours emergencies. Employment requires successfully completing a background check through Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations to obtain gaming licensure before beginning work.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial kitchen, bar, and refrigeration equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; this experience is preferred.
Good communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Safety-conscious approach.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Successfully complete the required background check to obtain gaming licensure before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining commercial kitchen, bar, and refrigeration equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain commercial refrigeration, kitchen, and bar equipment.
Use knowledge of control circuit wiring, solid-state circuitry, and gas safeties; monitor equipment for safe and efficient operation.
Instruct food and beverage personnel on the proper operation and use of kitchen equipment.
Maintain inventory and records for frequently used parts, equipment, and supplies, and submit requisitions for replenishment.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform on-site design modifications as appropriate.
Maintain logs of serial numbers, repairs, scheduled preventive maintenance, and work orders, and keep repair and maintenance manuals current.
Coordinate with outside suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal departments as needed.
Identify and estimate the parts, supplies, equipment, and labor hours needed to complete repairs.
Work on call for after-hours emergencies.
Work as a team player to accomplish Engineering Department goals.