Ever heard of a foodservice equipment technician? Most people haven't, and that's exactly what makes this such a rare opportunity. While everyone is heading toward HVAC or general appliance repair, this industry is wide open, in demand, and short on trained people. The restaurants, schools, hospitals, and stadiums you visit every day depend on this equipment running. The TFG Tech Track puts you inside that world — paid, mentored, and on a clear path forward — before most people even know the career exists.
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Paid Internship
$18 – $20 / hr
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Flexible Schedule
2 – 4 days/week
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Hands-On Training
Shop & Field
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Senior Mentorship
Never on your own
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Hot & Cold Equipment
Full range of service
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Full-Time Path
Real career ahead
Your Path Forward
Six Stages. One Career.
The Tech Track isn't just an internship — it's the starting line of a structured career. Here's exactly where it goes.
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1▾StudentWhere the track beginsYou're still in school, learning the foundational knowledge of your trade. The Tech Track is designed to complement your coursework — not compete with it. A flexible 2–4 day schedule means you build real experience while you finish your program.
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2▾InternDevelop your skills under TFG techsThis is the paid internship stage. You'll work directly alongside our experienced technicians in the shop and in the field. You're mentored, not thrown in the deep end — every call you go on, there's a senior tech with you. You'll learn to service commercial hot and cold equipment across restaurants, schools, hospitals, and more.
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3▾Install / PM TechnicianMake customer visits and provide supportYou're now making real customer visits — handling installations and preventive maintenance calls. You'll start building your own customer relationships and gaining the field confidence that separates good techs from great ones.
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4▾Service TechnicianIndependent and ready for all service callsFull independent technician. You own your calls, your territory, and your outcomes. This is where your earning potential grows with your skill set — and where most techs in other industries spend their entire careers without ever having this level of ownership.
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5▾Senior TechnicianA foundational part of the TFG service teamYou're now the person newer techs learn from. Senior Technicians are the backbone of TFG's service operations — trusted, relied on, and recognized for it. This stage comes with deeper expertise, stronger customer relationships, and growing influence within the team.
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6▾Factory Certified ExpertLeadership, experience, and factory-level masteryThe top of the track. Factory Certified Experts have mastered their equipment through advanced manufacturer training and years of field experience. This is a designation most technicians in other fields never have the opportunity to reach. At TFG, it's a defined goal — not a distant possibility. And for those who get here, the doors it opens go well beyond the title.
Why It Matters
A Niche Worth Getting Into Early
Foodservice equipment is a specialized trade. That's the point — and that's the advantage.
Why This Industry
- High demand, low competition — far fewer trained techs than HVAC or appliance repair
- Every restaurant, school, hospital, and hotel depends on this equipment running
- A specialized niche means your skills are harder to replace and more valuable over time
- The industry spans multiple states — there's always somewhere this career can take you
Why TFG
- Paid from day one — $18–$20/hr while you're still learning the trade
- Structured mentorship at every stage, with support every step of the way
- A team that's invested in your growth — we promote from within and build careers, not just job titles
- Operating across TX, LA, TN, MS, AR, AL, and the Florida Panhandle — real scale, real opportunity
Common Questions
Before You Apply
No prior experience is required. The Tech Track is built for students and early-career candidates who are motivated and willing to learn. If you're currently enrolled in or recently completed a trade program, that's a great starting point — but drive matters more than a resume.
The program is designed to flex around your coursework. Interns typically work 2–4 days per week, coordinated with your school schedule. We'll work with you to find a rhythm that keeps school on track while giving you meaningful field time.
You'll get exposure to a full range of commercial kitchen equipment — hot and cold. That includes fryers, combi ovens, soft serve and frozen beverage machines, grills, and more. TFG is an authorized service provider for industry-leading brands including Henny Penny, Taylor, Middleby, and others.
TFG operates across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Tech Track positions may be available across multiple territories — your application will help us connect you with the right location.
There's no blanket guarantee, but the goal of the program is to build full-time technicians from the ground up. Strong performers who complete the internship are considered for full-time roles at TFG. The six-stage career path on this page is real — it's where we expect great Tech Track graduates to go.
Ready to Start?
Get on the Track.
Take a few minutes to apply through our careers portal and someone from our team will be in touch.