Commercial catering equipment technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Installing, maintaining and repairing commercial catering equipment.

Commission and test newly installed commercial catering equipment

Service and maintain gas ovens, fryers, grills, and combination appliances

Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using test instruments

Order and fit replacement parts to manufacturers' specifications

Complete gas safety and electrical safety certificates after each job

Advise kitchen staff on correct equipment use and basic maintenance

Gas safety legislation and working safely on gas catering appliances

Electrical principles and safe isolation procedures for commercial equipment

Refrigeration fundamentals and legal requirements for F-gas handling

Fault diagnosis on a wide range of ovens, fryers, and dishwashers

Reading manufacturers' technical manuals and wiring diagrams

Customer service skills and completing service documentation accurately

Ready to look for a place?

See live Commercial catering equipment technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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