Training for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Equipment

Learn where to find training for commercial kitchen ventilation equipment

Whether you own a restaurant or you professionally clean and maintain kitchen equipment, it's important to find training for commercial kitchen ventilation equipment. Commercial kitchens are required to use a ventilation system to keep the air free of smoke, cooking grease and odors. These systems not only make the air easier to breathe but reduce the risk of kitchen fires.

A malfunctioning ventilation system is a fire-safety hazard. Training for commercial kitchen ventilation equipment is beneficial to those who work in commercial kitchens and a requirement for those who install and maintain the system, fire investigators and inspectors. When finding training for commercial kitchen ventilation equipment, consider the following:

1. Gain classroom training and hands-on experience by attending a kitchen ventilation equipment training program.

2. Complete an online training course to learn the latest in kitchen ventilation technology.

3. Read about current trends in books, training manuals and industry blogs.

 

Attend a kitchen restaurant ventilation training program

Attending a restaurant ventilation system training program allows you to gain hands-on experience learned from industry professionals. These programs typically offer three to five days of classroom and field training. Training varies from specifically cleaning commercial kitchen hoods to maintaining the entire ventilation system. Ideally, you should complete a training program at least once every few years to stay current with commercial kitchen equipment technology.
Try: Attend a training program offered by the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association. IKECA is a national non-profit trade association that focuses solely on the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry. The Hood Cleaning School is a family-owned and operated company that offers five-days of training, most of which is in the field, and on-going support after you return home. For an emphasis on preventing fires causes by professional kitchen equipment, attend the kitchen exhaust systems course offered by Fireman.

Take online courses on commercial kitchen ventilation equipment

If you're unable to take a week to attend a training program, you can complete an online training course. These online programs are convenient because you study as your schedule permits; however, they lack hands-on learning. Kitchen ventilation classes are often a one course in a fire-safety or engineering program, but typically, you can purchase the class individually.
Try: Phil Ackland Training Seminars offers online courses in commercial kitchen systems. Students can choose classes geared toward inspectors and fire investigation. Restaurant owners will benefit from the inspector course as it teaches fire codes and standards. For a more technical understanding of how kitchen ventilation equipment functions, register for the commercial kitchen ventilation improvements course at Gatlin Learning.

Read books, training manuals and industry blogs about restaurant ventilation systems

Reading manuals and industry blogs is an easy and inexpensive way to keep up with evolving technology. Keep a reference guide in the kitchen so employees can quickly resolve issues regarding standards and safety.
Try: Order a copy of "Kitchen Ventilation Systems & Food Service Equipment Guidelines" from BNP Media. The book is a basic reference guide to commercial kitchen ventilation systems. It's also available on CD-ROM from Construction Book Express. Learn from kitchen ventilation system experts by reading the Bryan Exhaust Service blog.

 

• Join an Internet forum for professional chefs to discuss the latest trends in professional kitchen equipment including equipment for commercial kitchen ventilation.

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