Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

If you are a small to medium sized food service repair company, you want to hear this. Ray and his brother started Roopairs to help restaurant operators and turned it into one of the smoothest running software that a service company can run. It is very user friendly for the technicians out in the field. It is intuitive in how it flows and processes. It also ties into 3rd party platforms and elimin...

If you haven't had the pleasure of encountering Aiden, you're truly missing out on an individual whose fervor for all things HVACR is unmatched. Currently enrolled at the University of Northwestern Ohio, Aiden is wholeheartedly dedicated to the study of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR). Beyond his academic pursuits, Aiden leads a multifaceted life, balancin...

Michael entered the industry and never looked back. Despite facing initial challenges, he remained resilient and unwavering. Driven by a relentless thirst for knowledge, he sought to absorb as much information as possible. Eventually, he founded his own company and has since found immense joy in the industry. Michael openly discusses the keys to success, the hurdles he overcame, and the importance...

You asked where he was and we have the answers. We catch up with Dusty, finally! Dusty talks about work, life and more. I am not going to lie, this is was a lot of fun. We just caught up and BS'd a while. Thanks for all the support Commercial Kitchen Chronicles website https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ Jason Latimer jasonlatimer.tech/ Rich Ortega's The UnTraded Soul Podcast https://...

What a year 2023 has been for the show. We have grown to 4 members, each one is considered a brother. We talk about struggles and accomplishments, favorite guests and more. Give it a listen and we just might talk about you on here. Thanks for all of your support. You all have encouraged us and help us make this what it is. Commercial kitchen Chronicles https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ Jaso...

John Reese is the VP of Pressing Technology with Ridgid and Greenlee. We discuss all sorts of products, development, testing, safety and more. John has been involved in the pressing business for a while and he knows his stuff. Check out this episode to learn all about the offerings from Ridgid and Greenlee tools. https://www.ridgid.com https://www.greenlee.com Commercial Kitchen Chronicles https:/...

Kenny has a great channel on TikTok and I recommend checking it out. He is all about learning and perfecting his skills in the RHAVC industry. You can catch him making videos on repairing equipment, the latest craze in filters, or putting in work at the gym. You never know what he is up to, but he will be putting 100 percent into it. Kenny also has a great story of overcoming your past and not giv...

We welcome back out friend, Joey Hall. If you haven't had the pleasure of talking with Joey, you are missing out. He owns a small shop in the Montgomery Alabama area. He has been taking on new challenges and growing his business. So much in fact, he is looking to add another tech to the mix. If you are in the Montgomery AL area, hit him up! We talk about mistakes and overcoming them, TikTok an...

Its been a while since we just had a simple BS session and here it is. We talk work, Jason's HOA compliance problems and more. If you would like to be a guest on the Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, let us know and we would love to hear your story. Commercial Kitchen Chronicles https://commercialkitchenchronicles.com/ Jason Latimer https://jasonlatimer.tech/ Rich Ortega's UnTraded Soul https...

We are back with our Young Guns series #2 with Toby Overton. Toby is 24 years old and is in Northern Arizona. He started off as a helper in high school. Once he graduated, he attended a 9 month program at a local trade school and has been killing it ever since. Toby works on restaurant refrigeration, cooking equipment and anything else he can get his hands on. He talks about what drives him and so...

This is the first episode in a series we have dubbed Young Guns, and it is a good one. Our guest is Mason King from Greenville South Carolina. He is 23 years old and does refrigeration, hvac, and restaurant equipment. He has been in the industry for a little over 3 years and is killing it. Listen in to his journey into the trades and why he is enjoying success at a young age. If you are a Young Gu...

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...