The Kushinda International Culinary Assistant Programme is designed for individuals seeking to start a global career in the culinary and hospitality industry. This six-month programme uniquely combines the foundational Kitchen Hand Part Qualification with the internationally recognised Highfield Level 2 Certificate for Kitchen Assistants (RQF). It provides essential training in maintaining kitchen operations, food safety, and basic food preparation, equipping graduates with the skills and dual credentials to excel in support roles within professional kitchens worldwide.

• Graduate with two recognised credentials, enhancing employability for both local and international opportunities.
• Gain an industry-recognised qualification from a Highfield-approved centre; Highfield is the leading provider of regulated compliance qualifications in the UK.
• Master essential practices in food safety, health and safety, and kitchen equipment.
• Build a strong operational foundation for any professional kitchen environment with practical, hands-on training.
• On successful completion, learners may wish to continue their development and undertake a Highfield Diploma for Professional Cooks or Chefs.

Core Operational Skills & Knowledge

• Principles of food safety, health and safety for a professional kitchen.
• Kitchen hygiene, sanitation, equipment care, and cleaning protocols.
• Workplace standards, hazard identification, and safe work practices.
• Introduction to kitchen organisation, knife skills, and cold food preparation.
• Personal hygiene and professional development within a kitchen brigade.

Practical Application & Professional Growth

• Basic food preparation: washing, peeling, cutting, and simple preparation tasks.
• Safe receiving, storage, and handling of ingredients and commodities.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and stock rotation procedures.
• Practical sessions in a real-world kitchen environment to build competence and confidence.
• Building a portfolio of evidence and theoretical knowledge for assessment.

Graduates of this programme leave with the practical skills, foundational knowledge, and dual qualifications required to confidently step into support roles such as Kitchen Assistant or Commis Chef Assistant in restaurants, hotels, and catering companies globally, with a clear pathway to further culinary qualifications.  Sample text. Click to select the Text Element.