Description:
The Refrigeration/Kitchen Technician is responsible for all Installation, maintenance, inspection and/or repair of commercial-grade food preparation and holding appliances and equipment in all facilities owned or operated by Universal Studios Hollywood, along with other duties as assigned. This includes but is not limited to operational aspects such as Preventive Maintenance tasks, repairs and performing and/or overseeing new and replacement installations. Such diagnostics and repair of industrial kitchen and bakery equipment including but not limited to mixers, direct steam kettles, proofers, sheeters, dough rounder, rack ovens. Gas and electric kitchen equipment including but again not limited to, fryers, steamers and ovens such as pressure cookers, steam kettles, tilt skillets, commercial dish machines, combi-ovens, microwaves, stoves and conveyor type ovens, broilers, hot-hold units, steam tables, convection ovens, woks.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and work with hands/arms above shoulder level for extended periods of time. Occasional ladder or roof access may be necessary. Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions and extensive walking.
- Working knowledge of gas/steam/electrical systems installed on commercial kitchen equipment.
- Installation of new equipment and supporting work
- Installs electrical components and controls to circuits and test for proper operation
- Inspects all cooking equipment, controls and devices within said equipment. Basic knowledge of LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out).
- Equipment cleaning, care and maintenance
- Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures within Technical Services and USH at large
- Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions, offer information, and provide assistance in a courteous manner
- Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older, with a minimum of 5-7 years of field experience in the trade systems
- Ability to understand and commission new commercial kitchen equipment. CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association) certified is not required, but a plus.
- Will be required to join Local 40 union and pay respective dues.
- Knowledge of local health department codes. Must be able to understand and operate under Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and other food safety/sanitary guidelines.
- Knowledge of applicable code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance and safe operation of tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Ability & willingness to work a variety of schedules, overtime, weekends and holidays with short notice.
- Ability and willingness to respond to incidents in locations requiring climbing, fall-protection, and other non-traditional work-environments
- Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written on a technical level.
- Must have the ability to motivate employees and work independently and as part of a team.