Kitchen Technician

Overview:
**About Silver Sands Beach**

Positioned on the edge of the Red Sea, Silver Sands Beach stands as a pinnacle of sophisticated living in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This premier community is a seamless blend of tranquil coastal ambience and convenient city access, offering an unparalleled lifestyle for discerning individuals and families.

For over six decades, Silver Sands Beach has transitioned from a beloved family retreat into a symbol of community cohesion and respect for nature. Our ambition goes beyond providing beautiful homes; we aim to cultivate a vibrant, interconnected community that cherishes a deep sense of togetherness. Positioned near a natural lagoon, with perfect conditions for water sports, Silver Sands is for families and enthusiasts, promising lasting memories amidst its splendour.

**Job Description**:

- Implement the PPM Program and schedule of all kitchen and laundry equipment’s in the Hotel.
- Follow up local authority requirement maintenance plan for kitchen equipment’s.
- Keep record and coordinate with hygiene manager to make sure all requirements are filled up for HACCP.
- Attend to repairs and maintenance of laundry equipments and kitchen equipment - both electric and gas.
- Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all cold rooms, fridge units, ice machines, and other refrigerated system.
- Be responsible for operation, repairs and maintenance of all ovens, dishwasher, stoves and other electric and gas equipment in the kitchen.
- Provide assistance / technical know-how in the installation of new or additional kitchen equipment’s.
- Conduct routine inspection to kitchen and bar areas logs all his observations.
- Perform daily log readings of cold rooms and other refrigerated equipment, ensuring proper operation of the equipment.
- Perform equipment repairs as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Perform assigned checklists, inspection, testing and log readings.
- Check and replace fused lights in the kitchen.
- Check and replace water filters for coffee machines, combi oven, ice machine and other water systems.
- Perform general and emergency repairs and maintenance to all kitchen equipment.
- Ensure Fire and Engineering safety features operate at peak efficiency.
- Ensure proper records relating to all plant and equipment are kept.
- Review daily log book, rectify or follow up on all items left unsolved from previous shifts in relation to kitchen equipment, system and units.
- Perform the daily task and assignment and ensure that tasks are done in a reasonable time frame and to the standard as set by the Engineering Department.
- Ensure all requests for maintenance are carried out within an acceptable time frame.
- Liaise and supervise Kitchen Equipment Contractors and ensure that appropriate standards are met.
- Assist other engineering associates when required.
- Maintain all tools and equipment in good condition.
- Ensure adequate stock of spare parts and materials
- Adhere to safe operation of all plant equipment and ensure the safety of guests and staff at all times.

Desired Skill & Expertise:

- Minimum 5 years experience as Kitchen Technician in a 4/5* hotel.
- Should have knowledge of both Hot & Cold Kitchen Equipments repair & maintenance like Chillers, freezers, Dishwashers, Glass washers, Gas Cooking equipments, and all types of Ovens.
- Knowledgable of various brands of Kitchen equipment.
- Capable to do ARC and gas welding.
- Be familiar with HACCP.