Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Kitchen Equipment Technician to join our team in Kampala. The role involves maintaining, repairing and commissioning a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances for hotels, restaurants and central kitchens.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain fryers, ovens, grills, salamanders, holding cabinets, coffee machines and other kitchen equipment.
• Troubleshoot gas‑operated devices, including valves, burners, ignition systems, thermostats and temperature controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Install, test and commission new equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical and gas safety standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong expertise in gas‑operated kitchen machinery.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems quickly.

Required skills

• Repair and maintenance of commercial fryers, ovens, grills and coffee machines.
• Troubleshooting of gas valves, burners, ignition systems and thermostats.
• Preventive maintenance planning.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of kitchen equipment.
• Service record documentation.
• Compliance with electrical and gas safety regulations.
• Experience with Henny Penny fryers, Rational ovens, Lincoln ovens and Nuova Simonelli coffee machines.

What we offer

• Local allowance.
• Fully furnished family accommodation.
• Local transportation.
• Free return air ticket to India every two years (fully paid).