Service Technician

Choquette CKS

We are continuously expanding and are looking for a service technician with experience in repairing commercial kitchen equipment. This is a permanent, full-time position, with 40 hours guaranteed per week.

The salary range goes up to $45 per hour.

Who are we?

Choquette CKS, a division of Heritage Food Service Group of Canada, is the largest service provider for the restaurant industry in Eastern Canada. We have over 100 years of history and our certified and trained technicians minimize downtime for the equipment we repair and prioritize urgent services. Additionally, we have a large support team to ensure service excellence and we maintain a large inventory of original parts. We are the leader in the industry in Canada, and we care about going beyond service!

A day in the life:

If you have experience as a commercial kitchen equipment maintenance technician, this position is perfect for you. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of commercial equipment running on gas, steam, and electricity such as, for example, coffee machines, toasters, ovens, fryers, steamers, and combi ovens. If you are not yet qualified, we will help you reach your training goals. Your role will consist of using your industry knowledge to maintain complex equipment, while providing exceptional customer service to our clients - you will have the opportunity to be the HERO every day!

What you bring

• DEP in electromechanics or a related field.
• A valid trade permit (TAG2) is a valuable asset, but not required.
• Experience working in the commercial kitchen services sector.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Valid driver's license (proof will be required).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, sense of responsibility and autonomy.
• Must be available to work extra hours and participate in emergency call rotations (evenings and weekends) a few times a year.
• Capable of occasionally traveling to work on other sites as needed, or to travel for training purposes.
• Why work for us?

Compensation at the forefront of the industry

• Every day brings new challenges and endless learning opportunities.
• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week guaranteed.
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement savings program.
• Supplementary health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• All technicians use a service vehicle, specialized tools, and uniforms.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Manufacturer training for our technicians to keep them at the forefront of industry knowledge.
• Internal and on-the-job training on a variety of kitchen equipment.
• We continue to invest in the development of our team members, and we pay for TAG2 gas training.
• 24/7 resources and assistance.
• You will be supported by expert teams such as technical support, dispatchers, customer service representatives, and field service managers.
• We operate year-round, with no seasonal downtime.
• You will be part of a stable and growing organization, which is the leader in the Canadian commercial kitchen equipment service industry.
• Our recruitment process:
• At Choquette CKS, we follow a standard recruitment process for each candidate we contact:

After submitting your application on our website or a job board, you will receive an email from CKS informing you that we have received your application. All emails you receive will come from one of the following domains: @hfsgc.ca; @keyfood.ca; @partstown.ca; @applicantemail.com. If your application is selected for further review, you will receive an email from one of our HR team members to schedule a phone interview. Once the phone interview is complete, if you move on to the next step, you will have an in-person interview with one of our recruitment managers. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we cannot respond to all inquiries.

*We are committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will achieve this by removing and preventing accessibility barriers and complying with our accessibility requirements under applicable laws.* *We are an employer that promotes equal opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prioritize safety and provide excellent service with integrity, in a team and collaborative spirit. We support the community, both internally and externally. Join us and be part of a Canadian industry leader in commercial kitchen equipment service.* *Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we cannot respond to all inquiries. To be considered, candidates must be at least eighteen years old and be able to live and work in Canada.* #commercial application technician #kitchen equipment #electricity experience #refrigeration technician