My goal is to have hiring an IKECA member equate to hiring a fully trained professional and not just a glorified janitor. IKECA members must be more than just cleaners. IKECA needs to differentiate the membership from the rest of the KEC companies. IKECA members must be professionals with the highest of ethical standards. All IKECA member crews need to realize that we are an essential service in the business of saving property and lives and they need to be trained properly and thoroughly. I will strive for all IKECA members to hold themselves and each other accountable with proper and complete picture and quality control programs. I do not sugarcoat or waiver on what I believe is a proper cleaning job. I do not like grey areas or confusion to the cleaning customers. IKECA needs to push educating the membership on what it means to properly clean and maintain kitchen exhaust systems. IKECA members at all times must lead by example to show all members and nonmembers how a proper IKECA certified company conducts business and properly cleans kitchen exhaust systems down to the metal and completely free of grease.
Originally published March 27, 2012 on Tales of the Greaser.