Highfield International Top Centre Award For Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine
Highfield LEVEL 4 AWARD IN MANAGING FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING
“Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is proud to be recognised with the Highfield International Top Centre Award for excellence in delivering the Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF)”
This prestigious recognition celebrates training centres that consistently deliver outstanding results, maintain high training standards, and demonstrate exceptional commitment to food safety education within the hospitality and catering industry.
The award was presented by Highfield International, a globally respected awarding organisation known for setting rigorous standards in compliance, food safety, hospitality training, and professional qualifications.
Recognition for Excellence in Food Safety Training
Food safety is one of the most critical pillars of professional hospitality operations. From restaurants and hotels to catering companies and culinary institutions, the ability to implement and manage food safety systems effectively protects both guests and businesses.
The Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is widely recognised as one of the most advanced food safety qualifications available to hospitality professionals. It is designed for senior chefs, food safety managers, business owners, and hospitality leaders responsible for implementing and overseeing food safety management systems.
Receiving the Top Centre Award signifies that Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine has delivered this qualification at an exceptional level, consistently supporting students to achieve excellence while maintaining the highest training standards.
Global Recognition from Highfield International
In a congratulatory letter accompanying the award, Highfield International acknowledged our chef school and our team for our outstanding delivery of the qualification.
The recognition highlights not only the quality of the culinary training programmes but also the dedication of the instructors, the strength of the curriculum, and the commitment to developing responsible, safety-focused culinary professionals.
The achievement has also been publicly recognised by Highfield International on their official LinkedIn platform, celebrating Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine’s contribution to global hospitality education.
Commitment to Gold Standards in Culinary Training
At the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, food safety is as an essential professional discipline embedded throughout the culinary training experience.
Students learn how to implement food safety management systems, understand hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), and ensure compliance with international hospitality standards.
This practical, industry-focused approach ensures that graduates are fully prepared to work in professional kitchens locally and internationally.
The Highfield Top Centre Award reinforces the chef school’s ongoing commitment to:
Delivering internationally recognised hospitality qualifications
Maintaining rigorous culinary training and assessment standards
Preparing student chefs for leadership roles in professional kitchens
Promoting responsible and safe food handling practices
About Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine
Located in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is one of South Africa’s most respected culinary institutions. The school offers immersive chef training programmes designed to develop the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on kitchen training, mentorship from experienced chefs including Chef Jackie Cameron, and exposure to real restaurant service environments.
By combining classical culinary techniques with modern hospitality training, the school equips graduates with the skills, discipline, and professionalism required to thrive in the global culinary industry.
Why Food Safety Qualifications Matter
Professional kitchens operate in high-pressure environments where strict hygiene and food safety protocols are essential. Qualifications such as the Highfield Level 4 Award ensure that hospitality professionals understand the science and management systems behind safe food production.
Training at this level prepares culinary professionals to:
Develop and manage food safety systems
Identify and control food safety hazards
Ensure regulatory compliance
Protect customer health and business reputation
Recognition from Highfield International confirms that the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine is delivering this critical training at the highest possible level.
Celebrating an Important Milestone
The Highfield International Top Centre Award represents an important milestone for the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine and its team of dedicated culinary educators.
It reflects the school’s ongoing mission to provide world-class culinary education while upholding the highest standards of food safety, professionalism, and hospitality excellence. As the global hospitality industry continues to evolve, institutions that prioritise rigorous training and responsible kitchen practices will play a vital role in shaping the future of professional cooking. This award confirms that the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine remains firmly at the forefront of that mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering?
The Highfield Level 4 Award is an advanced food safety qualification designed for senior chefs, managers, and supervisors responsible for food safety management systems in hospitality and catering operations.
What does the Highfield Top Centre Award recognise?
The award recognises training centres that deliver Highfield qualifications with exceptional quality, high learner success rates, and strong commitment to international training standards.
Why is food safety training important for chefs?
Food safety training ensures that chefs and hospitality professionals understand how to prevent contamination, manage food safety risks, and comply with international health regulations.
Where is the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine located?
The culinary school is located in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and offers professional culinary training programmes for aspiring chefs.
Are Highfield qualifications internationally recognised?
Yes. Highfield qualifications are recognised globally and widely respected within the hospitality, catering, and food production industries.