Field Installation Lead
About the job
- Experience with commercial kitchen installation, construction, or related work.
- Ability to read technical drawings and take accurate measurements.
- Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
- Reliability, hands-on work style, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to take ownership in the field.
- Install commercial kitchen equipment, including hoods, walk-ins, and other equipment.
- Uncrate, move, and set equipment in place.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
- Identify missing materials, discrepancies, and field issues.
- Take accurate measurements and provide actionable information to Project Management.
- Coordinate with the crew and Project Management to keep projects moving.
- Provide detailed daily progress updates.
- Take ownership of the installation through completion.
About the company
Culinary Depot designs, furnishes, and installs commercial kitchens. It acts as a full-service partner from concept to completion, tailoring kitchen solutions to each customer’s needs and providing dependable service to help foodservice operations succeed. The product is a complete kitchen project package that includes planning, equipment selection, layout, installation, and ongoing support. How it works: Culinary Depot collaborates with clients to understand goals, designs a tailored kitchen plan, sources and installs equipment, and delivers ongoing maintenance and service. How it differs from competitors: It emphasizes long-term relationships, industry expertise, and a people-centered approach—focusing on customer care, collaboration, and employee growth as parts of its business model. Its goal: to empower customers’ success in foodservice by delivering customized, end-to-end kitchen solutions and reliable service that supports operations from start to finish.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spring Valley, Texas
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pennsylvania’s Yardley office opened August 2025, expanding reach into a new market.
- Florida added three locations in 2025, proving active growth momentum.
- FE&S ranked Culinary Depot No. 14 among foodservice suppliers in July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Private-label opacity leaves job seekers exposed to thin margins and family-controlled decision-making.
- Culinary Depot lost a 2019 dispute over $1.6 million, signaling financing vulnerability.
- Competition from WebstaurantStore and Restaurant Depot compresses prices and talent retention.
What makes Culinary Depot unique
- Spring Valley supercenter shows huge display inventory and warehouse-backed local fulfillment.
- Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania locations create regional coverage.
- Personalized consultations and project planning anchor its foodservice equipment sales model.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan