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Hooters

Kitchen Staff

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$15/hr

Professional Team Communication * Completes Daily Tasks and Assigned Project Work * Kitchen Set Up and Breakdown * Dish Area Cleanliness and Trash Removal * Receiving and Rotation of Food Supplies

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Prattville, AL · On-site

... professionals. Kitchen Designers advocate for customers by highlighting current promotions, financing options, and the advantages of choosing Home Depot over competitors. Kitchen Designers also ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

... professionals. Kitchen Designers advocate for customers by highlighting current promotions, financing options, and the advantages of choosing Home Depot over competitors. Kitchen Designers also ...

Hooters

Kitchen Staff

Prattville, AL · On-site

$15/hr

Professional Team Communication * Completes Daily Tasks and Assigned Project Work * Kitchen Set Up and Breakdown * Dish Area Cleanliness and Trash Removal * Receiving and Rotation of Food Supplies

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Fairfield, AL · On-site

... professionals. Kitchen Designers advocate for customers by highlighting current promotions, financing options, and the advantages of choosing Home Depot over competitors. Kitchen Designers also ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

... professionals. Kitchen Designers advocate for customers by highlighting current promotions, financing options, and the advantages of choosing Home Depot over competitors. Kitchen Designers also ...

Home Depot

Kitchen Designer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

... professionals. Kitchen Designers advocate for customers by highlighting current promotions, financing options, and the advantages of choosing Home Depot over competitors. Kitchen Designers also ...

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What is a kitchen professional?

Kitchen professionals are individuals who work in various roles within a kitchen, such as chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, and food preparers. They are responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food, as well as maintaining kitchen cleanliness and following safety standards. Kitchen professionals can work in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or other food service establishments, and their duties vary depending on their specific role and the size of the kitchen team.

What is the difference between Kitchen Professional vs Line Cook?

AspectKitchen ProfessionalLine Cook
CredentialsVaries; may include culinary certifications or experienceTypically culinary training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringFast-paced kitchen stations in restaurants
Job RoleOversees kitchen operations, may include supervisingPrepares specific dishes on the line
Industry UsageUsed broadly for kitchen staff with varied rolesSpecific to cooking stations in restaurants

While both Kitchen Professionals and Line Cooks work in culinary environments, Kitchen Professionals often have broader responsibilities, including overseeing kitchen operations, whereas Line Cooks focus on preparing dishes at specific stations. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but Kitchen Professional generally indicates a wider scope of duties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kitchen professional?

To thrive as a Kitchen Professional, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and experience in food preparation, often backed by a high school diploma or culinary certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and health code compliance is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, time management, and the ability to work under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, high-quality food output, and a safe, collaborative work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by kitchen professionals in a fast-paced restaurant environment?

Kitchen professionals often encounter challenges such as managing time effectively during busy service hours, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and working efficiently as part of a team under pressure. Adapting quickly to last-minute menu changes and handling unexpected supply shortages are also common. Successfully navigating these challenges requires good communication, organization skills, and the ability to stay calm and focused during peak periods.
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Commercial Kitchen Service Technician - Tuscaloosa

Smart Care

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Smart Care Equipment Solutions rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 278 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Sign-On Bonus

What's in it For You:

  • On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support as well as ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen. Professional CFESA certifications with the potential for advancement.
  • Receive a company service vehicle, fuel card, tablet and cell phone for business use
  • Market-leading benefits program including 401k and paid time off
  • Take charge of your career through growth opportunities including advanced technician and management positions

What You Will Do:

  • Partner with restaurant and hospitality managers to offer comprehensive service solutions for HVAC, commercial cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing, and other specialty food service equipment
  • Demonstrate your mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills and ability to read diagrams and schematics
  • Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, including cooking, refrigeration, ware-washing and other specialty food service equipment
  • Communicate with manufacturers as needed to help with diagnoses and parts identification
  • Consult with the Technical Assistance Group for technical support while onsite
  • Install all parts ordered for the customer in a timely and professional manner and in line with company policy
  • Promote and recommend other services provided by Smart Care to customers when needed
  • Produce accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory
  • Follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures
  • Maintain a neat and orderly service vehicle, along with accurate parts and tool inventory
  • Maintain productivity levels in accordance with company standards

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
  • Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
  • Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call rotation that includes nights and weekends
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned
  • Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)
  • Commercial refrigeration and/or commercial cooking equipment repair experience
  • Self-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision

About the Company

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department.

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