The NFPA 96 requires kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals to be properly trained, qualified, and certified. In a perfect world, certification alone would indicate a high level of achievement and preparedness to deal with real-world situations that compromise safety in a commercial kitchen. Unfortunately, that piece of paper doesn’t magically instill the necessary skill sets; a day or two in a classroom doesn’t cut it.
By prioritizing education, you provide a solid foundation for a rewarding job experience. An education program, especially one that’s available 24/7, encourages employees to continue to sharpen their practical skills and increase their knowledge and proficiency. Once they have a solid foundation, achieving an industry-recognized certification carries more weight.
Education, training, and certification are the trifecta of the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry. Everyone wins when business owners provide a user-friendly, comprehensive, and cost-effective education program to everyone in their organization. Committing to developing and building better technicians with a solid knowledge base in addition to their certification improves your organization as a whole.