ABOUT US
Nearly 50 Years of
Keeping Kitchens Running.
Since 1976, we've been Michigan's trusted commercial kitchen service partner — built on reliability, responsiveness, and a customer-first approach.
OUR HISTORY
A Family Legacy
Founded in 1976, Commercial Kitchen Service Company has been a trusted provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair and foodservice equipment service for nearly five decades.
The company was established by John Guettler, who, alongside his wife Dolores, owned and operated the business for 50 years. Together with three of their four children, they expanded the company's reach to service commercial kitchens throughout the state of Michigan.
In 2025, ownership transitioned to Trevor Weirauch, bringing a new generation of leadership built on the same strong foundation. Trevor spent over 20 years managing maintenance operations at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, including both the iconic restaurant and Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark.
During that time, he gained extensive hands-on experience in commercial kitchen maintenance, equipment repair, and preventive service — with a deep understanding that exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of every successful operation.
OUR JOURNEY
Milestones
Founded
John Guettler and his wife Dolores establish Commercial Kitchen Service Company in Bay City, Michigan.
Expansion
Three of the Guettler children join the business, expanding the company's reach to service commercial kitchens throughout the state of Michigan.
Statewide Presence
CKS becomes a trusted name across Michigan, supporting restaurants, hospitals, and grocery stores with reliable service.
New Leadership
Ownership transitions to Trevor Weirauch, bringing over 20 years of maintenance operations experience from Zehnder's of Frankenmuth.
WHAT WE SERVICE
Full-Service Experts
We proudly support restaurants, commercial kitchens, and foodservice operations by keeping their equipment running safely and efficiently. Our goal is simple: minimize downtime, extend equipment life, and help our customers serve their guests without interruption.
OUR COMMITMENT
"When your kitchen equipment goes down, you need fast, knowledgeable, and dependable service. That's exactly what we deliver — every time."