🛡️ NCKCA Certification & Training

One System. One Team. The Highest Standards.

👉 When customers see the NCKCA Badge, they know your kitchen is held to the highest national standards. Displayed on doors, menus, websites, and uniforms, the badge shows professionalism, safety, and credibility.

⚠️ The Problem: Hidden Risks in Food Service

Kitchens face dangers every day:

Bacteria & Mold — Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria.
Grease Buildup — Fire hazards that spread contamination.
Chemical Contamination — Residues causing illness and long-term risks.
Environmental Risks — Improper disposal harms water and ecosystems.

Inspections come too late. By then, workers and customers may already have been exposed.
NCKCA training prevents hazards before they happen.

🎯 Our Mission

NCKCA exists to protect public health, workers, businesses, and the environment.

Our programs are built on OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and health department standards. Training teaches how to prevent slips, falls, electrical and chemical hazards, respiratory risks, fire dangers, and more — while reinforcing proper waste handling and environmental responsibility.

We deliver the most comprehensive training available, preparing kitchens to pass inspections and avoid shutdowns, lawsuits, and compliance failures.

📚 Certification Programs

NCKCA provides training and certification for workers, managers, and technicians, all using one system: the flow of clean.

Workers — The backbone of daily cleaning. Trained to clean every surface and piece of equipment top-to-bottom while preventing slips, burns, electrical hazards, contamination, and fire risks. Training emphasizes PPE, first aid, emergency response, and safe chemical handling.

Managers — The leaders and trainers. Learn to assign and schedule tasks, verify safety and compliance, and guide workers with preparation and coaching. Managers reinforce PPE use, maintain documentation, and ensure cleaning meets OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and health department requirements.

Technicians — The advanced experts. Build on worker/manager training with deep cleaning, rooftop grease control, fire prevention, compliance documentation, and safe operation of specialized equipment. Their skills cover higher-risk tasks and advanced environmental protection such as grease containment and wastewater management.

Every course defines clear role expectations. Workers stay within their training scope, managers provide oversight and coaching, and technicians apply the deepest skill set to the toughest challenges.

Certified facilities and cleaning companies may proudly display the NCKCA Badge — proof to customers, regulators, and the community that the kitchen is trusted, clean, and held to the highest national standards.

🌟 Why It Matters

Protects customers from foodborne illness
Prevents fires, shutdowns, and lawsuits
Safeguards workers and businesses
Ensures environmental protection and compliance

When customers see the NCKCA Badge, they know your business is committed to excellence.

🏆 Join NCKCA Today

Food Service Facilities — Certify each location, train staff, and display the Badge.
Cleaning Businesses — Certify technicians, list your company, and build reputation.
Membership Benefits — Directory listing, expert support, groups, webinars, and more.

👉 Join today to protect your business, staff, and customers — and proudly display the NCKCA Badge as proof of your commitment to safety and compliance.