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Commercial Kitchen Service Technician

SmartCare · AR · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair that took longer than expected. What did you learn from it?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on mistakes and improve their troubleshooting over time.

You will have a company vehicle, tablet and phone. How do you keep your service documentation accurate and timely?

What they are checking: Whether they complete paperwork reliably, since billing and warranty depend on it.

What would you do

You are stuck on a repair at a customer's site. When do you call the Technical Assistance Group or the manufacturer?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to ask for help instead of wasting hours or guessing at parts.

The kitchen manager is frustrated because the fryer is down during service. How do you handle them while you work?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate calmly and clearly with customers under pressure.

While fixing one item, you notice another piece of equipment that looks likely to fail soon. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recommend additional service honestly in a way that helps the customer.

About the work

A restaurant's walk-in cooler is running warm on a Friday afternoon. Walk me through how you would diagnose it.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot refrigeration in a logical order and understand what downtime costs a restaurant.

Tell me about a time you used a wiring diagram or schematic to find a fault.

What they are checking: Whether they can actually read schematics rather than relying only on trial and error.

A dish machine is not reaching sanitizing temperature. What would you check?

What they are checking: Whether they know ware-washing equipment and why temperature matters for health inspections.

How do you identify the right part and make sure you order it correctly the first time?

What they are checking: Whether they avoid repeat trips by getting model numbers and part details right.

What CFESA or EPA certifications do you have, or how would you approach earning them?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to building the credentials that advance a career in this trade.

How do you stay safe working on gas and electrical cooking equipment in a busy kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they follow shutoff and lockout steps even when the kitchen is pressuring them to hurry.

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The full job description

As published by SmartCare.

Commercial Kitchen Service Technician Employment/FLSA Status: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Location: Fayetteville, AR Sign-On/Retention Bonus: $7,500K 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 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 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. About Smart Care 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 at HR@smartcaresolutions.com .

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