Kitchen Technician

The Encore Boston Harbor Kitchen Technician will be responsible for performing the skilled mechanical work required to maintain modify troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of gas and electric commercial kitchen equipment and major appliances. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining all Encore Standards; and ensuring excellent guest and team member experience. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Adheres to all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards. 

• Actively contributes to the departmental performance and the accuracy confidentiality and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures; records and reports.
• Verifies that all applicable internal policies federal and state laws rules regulations and controls property wide are enforced within the department.
• Delivers and maintains a maximum level of property-wide service and satisfaction. 
• Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.
• Keeps informed of all new developments within the department.

• Provides professional internal and external guest service.  Balances multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines often in stressful and high-pressure situations.
• Performs minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Conducts maintenance and repairs of various types of kitchen and refrigeration equipment including: walk-in freezers refrigerators industrial-sized steam cookers washers dryers ovens dishwashers ice machines water coolers etc.
• Conducts seasonal inspections of equipment.
• Uses the work order management system to accept and complete work orders.
• Installs new equipment; maintains settings on wiring controls; repairs leaks; replaces old or defective parts.
• Responds to emergency maintenance repair calls and after hours equipment issues.
• Installs starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with Company safety procedures.
• Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Works with safety as a priority and follows department and company safety standards.
• Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Age Gaming and Certifications:

21 years of age or above.

Will be required to obtain and maintain registration or a license issued by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Journeyman plumbing license preferred Massachusetts trade license required

OSHA 10 hour preferred.

Valid Massachusetts Driver License Preferred.

Education and/or Experience: 

High school or equivalent degree required. Successful completion of an apprenticeship vocational/trade program or college courses required.

3 years of commercial kitchen equipment required.

Requires general computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must possess outstanding organizational interpersonal and administrative skills as well as excellent attention to detail.

Hospitality experience required.

Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and testing equipment and materials. Fluent knowledge of chemicals SDS personal protection equipment sanitation and OSHA guidelines required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals maintenance instructions and other related documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests. Fluency in English required second language a plus. Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.

Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability:

Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand walk sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to sit climb or balance and stoop stretch bend kneel crouch or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Essential responsibilities include moderate physical ability such as lift or maneuver at least seventy (70) pounds and varied instances of standing/walking. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that exist while Team Members are performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.  When on the casino kitchen or property or some back of house areas the noise level increases to loud. Must be able to interact with internal and external guests in a professional manner.
• Due to the unpredictable nature of the hospitality/entertainment industry Team Members must be able to work varying-schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.
• Team members are expected to work outside and may be subject to all weather conditions. Operates in a working environment that is subject to varying levels of cold heat humidity precipitation wind noise and vibration. Work may be performed in and or around electrically or mechanically energized equipment. Required to work in elevated places on ladders lifts catwalks and staging inside and outside of the building. Proper precautions and procedures must be taken including the use of appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time