Kitchen Technician at Accor

Job Description

Kitchen Technician

As a technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the hotels’ facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for our guests and Heartists.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensure proper co-ordination and implementation of all tasks that involve the Kitchen Equipment and related services.
• Inspect and service electric controls, circuits and panels periodically
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials and only order replacements when necessary.
• Ensure smooth running of the Kitchen Equipment and related services.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance schedules for all Kitchen equipment and related services are followed
• Ensure goods ordered are high good quality materials and inspect them during delivery.
• Drive implementation of energy and cost cutting measures
• Be versed in hotel products and services for visitors staying in the hotel for general information.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training geared towards enhancing efficiency at work and enhancement of self-development.
• To take practical steps to protect self, team members and guests from accidents.
• Be able to raise the internal alarms correctly and demonstrate basic fire fighting techniques.
• Know what steps to follow in case of an evacuation/fire alarm or other emergencies
• Ensure to proper use ‘’Out of order’’ cards and warning signals on equipment when necessary. .
• Regularly participate in training courses in Fire Fighting, Health and Safety at work and handling hazardous substances.
• Handle complaints promptly and professionally, demonstrating genuine care and concern and notifying the immediate supervisor or the Cluster Chief Engineer
• Comply with all systems and procedures as laid down.
• Comply with all Brand Standards, Standard Operating Procedures and  Company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic or its equivalent
• Must be able to work on Kitchen Equipments and related services
• Basic computer literacy a must.
• Must be conversant with Factories and Other Places of Employment Act
• Must have a general working knowledge of Kitchen Equipments, Electrical maintenance practices and procedures for the repair and installation of lighting fixtures and intallations.
• Skill in the use of both electrical, Mechaniacl and Plumbing hand tools.
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to fully comprehend job assignments, and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player adaptable to a multicultural and multiracial working environment.
• Ability to remain courteous at all times by smiling, acknowledging, and greeting guests while in guest contact areas.

Additional Information

• Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.