🎙 Behind the Scenes with a Facilities Manager: Insights from Taylor's 14-Year Journey 🏢🔧

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley and co-host Jason Latimer dive into the world of facilities management with special guest Taylor Lomberk! Taylor shares insights from his 14-year journey in the field, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, responsibilities, and expectations of a facilities manager.

🔹 What does a facilities manager actually do?🔹 How do they interact with service technicians?🔹 What skills and mindset are essential for success in the role?

Whether you're a technician, contractor, or someone interested in career growth, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and firsthand experiences from the industry.

🔧🔥 Don't miss this deep dive into the unsung heroes of commercial kitchen operations!

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles with your host, Pat Finley, and special guest, Isaac Locke, Director of Training for Middleby Corporation! 🔧🍽️

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🏰 The Middleby Innovation Kitchen (The MIC): Located in Lewisville, TX, this cutting-edge facility showcases over 100 Middleby brands in a fully functional environment, complete with lifts, hoods, and power for hands-on training!

🔍 Training That Transforms Careers: From technician to Director of Training, Isaac shares his incredible journey and how the right mindset and dedication can open doors beyond being a field tech.

🌟 Hands-on Training Excellence: Discover how the MIC offers immersive training experiences for techs of all levels, ensuring everyone walks away with valuable knowledge and confidence.

🕷️ The Future of Training: Isaac discusses the evolution of training with emerging technologies, including augmented reality and robotics, that will shape the next generation of commercial kitchen repair.

🔗 Industry Insights: Whether you're a seasoned technician or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable tips and encouragement to help you thrive in the foodservice repair industry.

👤 Find Isaac on LinkedIn for more details on Middleby training opportunities and how you can take your skills to the next level!

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share! 📱🎶

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Find all about Isaac here!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-lock-b35a67331/

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In this episode of The Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, we dive into the exciting world of skilled trades training with Ruchir Shah, the founder of SkillCat. 🌟 SkillCat is revolutionizing the way aspiring technicians and professionals gain the skills they need to thrive in industries like HVAC, refrigeration, and more. By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative learning methods, SkillCat is bridging the gap between traditional education and the growing demand for skilled labor.

🚀 Ruchir shares his journey of building SkillCat, the challenges the skilled trades industry faces, and how technology can break barriers to entry. We explore topics such as:

🔧 How SkillCat is addressing the skilled trades labor shortage
📚 The role of virtual reality and AI in hands-on learning
🌐 Making training more accessible for diverse audiences
💡 Tips for technicians to continuously upskill and stay ahead in the trade

Whether you’re a technician looking to level up, an employer searching for well-trained talent, or someone curious about the future of skilled trades training, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how SkillCat is shaping the next generation of tradespeople and empowering them to succeed. 🔥

👉 Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the intersection of technology and skilled trades!

📣 Here’s a pro tip from our friends at Viper! In the fast-paced world of commercial kitchens, clean coils and evaporators are the backbone of efficiency. That’s why Viper’s NSF-registered products are your go-to solution. 🧼 Safe, powerful, and specially formulated to keep kitchen systems running at peak performance—because downtime is not an option!

https://www.refrigtech.com

Check out Skillcat and everything they have to offer!

https://www.skillcatapp.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchirshah2/

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