Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

We all have been following Omar for a while and were able to talk him into coming on the show. He has been in this industry since 1999. It all happened by running into someone at the right place and time. He started off running parts, but quickly began installing bakery ovens. After a few years, he made the jump to cooking equipment and has bee in love with this industry since. Omar is a real team...

I don't even know where to start with this one. Matthew is a ball of energy and puts a lot of passion into everything he does. We talk about what Centrotherm Eco Systems has to offer for venting solutions. He covers his roles with them and more. Talk about previous and upcoming events they are planning at South Beach. He even plays some music for us. We appreciate Matthew for taking the time t...

This was one of our favorite episodes to record. Cory just has this contagious attitude about him that makes you want to run through a wall! Cory is owner of Alpha and Omega restaurant equipment repair. Him and his business partner, Edgar, have built a thriving business. It wasn't always easy but once they figured out their roles, the became great. Cory talks about being an entrepreneur, build...

A year in the field, featuring Amanda Widmeyer from General Parts. It was great to catch up with Amanda. I had her on the show last year to talk about her transition from the office to a technician in the field. A year later and we needed an update. She is excelling in the field and starting to take on some refrigeration as well. We talk about her favorite, and least favorite things to work on and...

Charlie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to water filtration. He talks about the science behind it and more. I know i will be using Charlie for water testing and sourcing proper filtration for foodservice equipment in the future. Check this episode out and let us know what you think. Website for show https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ Jason Latimer's website https://jasonlatimer.te...

Jason, Rich, and myself talk about fryers. We discuss some of the things we have come across in the field. Some gas and electrical talk, as well as filtration. Please leave a rating and review. It really helps us grow the channel. https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ https://jasonlatimer.tech/ Rich Ortega's Untraded Soul Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/38lso5RCAHhFX5Kj14L2Ff?si=50e88...

Joe has a different journey into the food-service repair industry. He is not your normal technician. He started out working for an owner of 8 locations but his approach has taken off and business is growing. Honestly, we could have went on for hours, and I fully expect to have Joe back for round 2 soon. Listen to him explain service from a different vantage point and you can't help but learn s...

I am a huge fan of everything Adrian does. This man runs a business, fixes units all day, does social media, has 3 YouTube pages, and more. I think he may be a robot at this point. We talk about working in the commercial food service environment, owning a business and working with family. Give this a listen and let me know what you think. This episode is brought to you by Viega. As an industry lea...

We get the run down on all the fine products from Refrigeration Technologies from Ashley, HVAC_Ash. They have a ton of great products that are specifically designed for the HVACR industries. Jason, Rich and myself break down our favorite products as well as some alternative uses we may have. Also, we had to discuss her red carpet interviews from the 2023 HVAC Tactical awards show. Tune in and let...

We sit down and talk with Matt and Megan from Mechanical Environments in Denver Colorado. We discuss proper verbage in notes of a call. From the dispatcher inputting complaints, to location and unit information, and troubleshooting and repair. Proper communication of work done can make or break a service call. We need to be proactive as possible to ensure everyone understands all aspects of the ca...

This was an absolute blast to do We invited guest on the stream to join the show. The topics were open and we had a blast. Check it out and let us know what you think. https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/

This episode is a gold mine of information. My only regret was stopping it. I feel we could have talked all night long. There will definitely be another episode! Jay is a wealth of information. He is always sharing the good, bad, and ugly in refrigeration, but with a positive spin. He uses it all as a teaching lesson and is there for the techs. Give it a listen and get your questions ready for the...

Jason, Rich and myself talk a lot of different things when it comes to refrigeration. We cover some non-evasive testing. cleaning issues, charge related issues and more. This episode was brought to you by our friends over at Rapid locking System. RLS press fittings for HVAC/R offer unparalleled convenience – just press, and you’re done. No flames, no mess, and absolutely no hassle. Whether it’s co...

We were excited to have an actual customer on the show. We break down expectations from the office, technician and even his staff. We break down the good and the bad. Tune is to her about how he got involved with General Parts and what he has to say. No one is perfect, but listen to your customers and you will be amazed at where it can take you. Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe...

I have been friends with Bill for a while. I was excited to get him on the show. We talk about all the cool things he does. We talk about HVAC Overtime show, his social media and his YouTube channel. Bill puts out some cool content and I like how he brings the viewer along. Check him out. Don't forget you rate and review the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@curioushvacguy6876 https://commerci...

This episode we invited guests from the live stream to join the show. We have Jesus, Brian, and Quentin step up and we had a blast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. If you would like to be a guest on The Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, let us know. Show topics or ideas are always appreciated as well. https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ https://jasonlatimer.tech/

Jason, Rich, and myself talk about this heat wave gripping the country right now. We discuss tips and tricks to staying cool, what to do if you are not feeling well and more.

It was awesome to catch up with my friend Colton aka Viking Pipefitter. We talk all things training from Viega llc. Viega does a lot of great thing s for training. From VTEN, to local to Skills Canada and more. I am about to sign up for some training, the tooling alone is worth more than the cost!!! This episode is brought to you by Viega. As an industry leading manufacturer, Viega not only provid...

Andrew is a really good dude. He started off selling liquor for a major beverage distributor. Then began working on refrigeration trucks and fell in love with it. Did a stint as a residential HVAC tech before ending up at Whaley's Foodservice. He enjoys a challenge and always working on something different. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, please review and leave us a r...

Dusty, Jason, and I talk about what to do when your customer calls in the day before an inspection. We all have been there. They give you a list of items and they all need to be fixed by tomorrow. We do our best to triage what we can and order parts for the rest. Why does the customer do this, and how can we prevent it. Take a listen and let us know what your thoughts are on this topic!

Man I was surprised at the path this episode took. I thought it was just going to be complaining about bosses, dispatchers, co-workers and more. I feel better personally just getting somethings out there, and realizing I am not alone in my feelings. It is always great when we all get together and this episode proves it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Please consider leaving a rev...

It was great to talk with Patrick Duffy. He has been a part of the foodservice repair his entire life. From carrying his uncle's tool box at 13, PM's at 16 years old, he's done it all. I have talked with Patrick several times in person and over the phone, and I consider him a friend. For more information about Duffy's AIS, click the following link. https://www.duffyais.com/ Please...

Paul is the the President of Rapid Locking System. RLS is the premiere manufacturer in HVAC and Refrigeration press fittings. We discuss RLS, the facility, training and more. Give this show a listen and let me know what you think. Check the link for big discounts on tooling for RLS press. RLS Summer Tool Promo https://www.rapidlockingsystem.com/news/summer-tool-promos

Jake is one of the apprentices at my branch. He has a great attitude and always wanting to learn. Jason and I talk to him about his transition into the Commercial Foodservice Industry and more. It is always nice to see someone come into this industry and enjoy it. Take a lsten and if you think you would like to become a Commercial Foodservice Tech, reach out to me.

Michael is a really good person. He started off in the Navy as a nuclear tech, came out and did HVAC, the restaurants, managed branches and now is the parts Sales Manager for General Parts. This is a great example of what this industry can do for you. Listen to his story and experiences in the foodservice repair industry.