Certified Foodservice Professional
One of the most common certifications for chefs to pursue is the Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) credential offered by the North American Master Certified Food Executive
The Master Certified Food Executive (MCFE) credential from the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) is another popular certification for Certified Chef de Cuisine
The Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) credential is another advanced certification for chefs Certified Personal Chef
A popular certification for chefs who work for private clients is the Certified Personal Chef(CPC) credential from the United States Personal Chef Association Certified Executive Chef
Another chef certification from the American Culinary Federation is the Certified Executive Chef(CEC) credential Certified Master Chef
The Certified Master Chef (CMC) credential from the American Culinary Federation is one of the highest level certifications that a chef can pursue Certified Working Pastry Chef
A popular specialty certification for chefs is the Certified Working Pastry Chef(CWPC) credential from the ACF Certified Sous Chef
The Certified Sous Chef(CSC) certification from the ACF is for chefs with advanced expertise in the culinary arts and experience supervising other employees in Certified Decorator
The Certified Decorator credential is for chefs who work in commercial bakeries and decorate baked goods, such as cakes, cookies and pastries Certified Culinary Educator
Another certification that the American Culinary Federation offers is the Certified Culinary Educator Credential (CCE) Culinarians achieve certification based on education, experience, and successful completion of written and practical exams. The ACF’s certification program is the only culinary program with stackable credentials and is recognized throughout the industry as the standard for excellence in professional skills and knowledge.Numerous colleges follow merit-wise admission procedures for admission to B.A. in Culinary Arts course. Marks obtained in 10+2 board exams are considered when allocating seats to applicants.The entrance exam may include questions on subjects such as English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. BA. Culinary Arts Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board with a minimum of 50-60% marks. Some universities may require candidates to have a background in Science or Home Science.