Skills

• Time management in service visits
• Operational cost-reduction strategies
• High-volume appliance repair
• Energy efficiency recommendations
• Inventory Management
• Tool management and organization
• Electrical and mechanical system diagnostics
• Parts procurement coordination
• Commissioning of kitchen systems
• Preventive maintenance program development

Work Experiences

• Maintained meticulous records of equipment maintenance schedules.
• Reduced setup time by [Percentage].
• Calibrated kitchen appliances.
• Reduced annual repair costs by $[Amount].
• Maintained a meticulous record of equipment maintenance schedules, increasing kitchen productivity in [Location] by streamlining repair processes.
• Achieved [Award] for exceptional service standards.
• Increased overall equipment uptime.
• Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Met scheduled deadlines for repairs.
• Supervised a team of [Number] technicians.

Summaries

• Reduced energy costs by $[Amount] annually for restaurant clients.
• Efficient project manager.
• Reduced breakdowns by [Percentage]% in restaurant chains.
• Ensured compliance with local safety standards.
• Results-driven Kitchen Equipment Technician, recognized for increasing first-time fix rates to [Percentage]% and extending equipment lifespan through preventive maintenance programs.
• Excels in client advisement.
• Served busy, high-demand kitchens.
• Managed parts procurement.
• Dedicated to raising industry standards.
• Expert in preventive maintenance.

Accomplishments

• Led efforts to standardize repair processes for frequently serviced equipment across [Location], improving team efficiency by [Percentage]%.
• Maintained critical refrigeration systems in compliance with [Certification] and industry standards, ensuring a [Percentage]% decrease in unscheduled breakdowns.
• Sourced and tested second-hand equipment for refurbishment, achieving a cost saving of [Percentage]% while maintaining product reliability.
• Provided end-user training on new equipment installations, contributing to a [Percentage]% reduction in user errors and equipment downtime.
• Diagnosed and repaired a wide variety of kitchen appliances, successfully completing [Number] service calls per week with a [Percentage]% repair success rate on first attempts.
• Adapted to challenging repair environments in fast-paced restaurant settings, with a consistent [Percentage]% on-time service delivery record.
• Redesigned equipment storage areas and maintenance workspaces, increasing service productivity by [Percentage]%.
• Collaborated with chefs and kitchen managers to ensure seamless integration of upgraded equipment, enhancing workflow efficiency by [Percentage]%.
• Collaborated with supply vendors to negotiate a [Percentage]% reduction in costs for critical parts without sacrificing quality.
• Managed emergency repair requests with an average response time of [Number] minutes, minimizing operational disruptions for [Type of Clients].

Affiliations

• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Apprenticeship Program (CKEAP)
• National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)
• Professional Kitchen Engineers Society (PKES)
• National Kitchen Equipment Technicians Association (NKETA)
• American Culinary Federation (ACF)
• OSHA-approved Safety Equipment Repair Certification
• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance Association (KEMA)
• Certified Commercial Equipment Maintenance Professionals (CCEMP)
• Energy Star Partner Program for Commercial Kitchens
• Service Industry Association (SIA)

Certifications