Job Description

Kitchen Equipment Technician

Job Summary

The Kitchen Equipment Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection,

preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial kitchen and food

production equipment used in Global Catering’s in-flight catering operations. The role

ensures that all kitchen equipment remains in optimal working condition to support

uninterrupted meal production, food safety compliance, operational efficiency, and ontime flight catering services.

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial kitchen

equipment and food production machinery.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, gas, steam, and hydraulic faults

affecting kitchen operations.

• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and

operational readiness.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize operational downtime.

• Maintain equipment performance in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Equipment Covered

Maintain and repair various catering and food production equipment including:

• Industrial ovens and combi ovens

• Blast chillers and freezers

• Walk-in chillers and cold rooms

• Refrigerators and freezers

• Dishwashing machines

• Food preparation equipment (mixers, slicers, grinders, cutters)

• Steam kettles and steamers

• Hot holding units and food warmers

• Conveyor systems

• Packaging and sealing machines

• Ice machines

• Gas and electric cooking equipment

Preventive Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs for all kitchen equipment.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential failures before

breakdowns occur.

• Recommend equipment upgrades, repairs, or replacement when necessary.

Job Description

• Ensure proper calibration and functionality of critical equipment.

Food Safety and Compliance

• Support compliance with food safety standards and quality assurance

requirements.

• Ensure equipment is maintained in sanitary and hygienic operating conditions.

• Adhere to workplace safety procedures and maintenance protocols.

• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

Project and Installation Support

• Assist in installation, commissioning, and relocation of kitchen equipment.

• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.

• Support facility expansion and improvement projects involving food production

equipment.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service reports, and repair records.

• Prepare breakdown analysis and recommendations for recurring equipment

issues.

• Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend procurement requirements.

• Update equipment history records and preventive maintenance schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work may involve rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.

• Frequent exposure to kitchen production areas, cold rooms, utility areas, and

equipment rooms.

• Requires physical activities such as lifting, climbing, bending, and working in

confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, Mechanical

Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, or related

technical course.

• TESDA certification or equivalent technical certification is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in commercial kitchen equipment

maintenance, hospitality, food manufacturing, airline catering, hotel, or industrial

food production environments.

• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and gas-operated

kitchen equipment.

• Experience troubleshooting industrial catering equipment and food production

machinery.

• Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Job Description

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment operations.

• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.

• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.

• Leadership and mentoring skills (for senior-level positions).

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment operations.

• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.

• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.

• Leadership and mentoring skills (for senior-level positions).

Work Arrangements

• Work Location: NAIA, Pasay

• Work Shift: Weekdays 8:00AM – 5:00PM

• Work Set-up: Onsite