A “Certified Chef” is a new process that clarifies a chefs past by assessing previous qualifications and / or experience into one simple and reliable statement demonstrating the holder has met industry criteria at their level of experience.
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Why you should become a certified chef:
- Chef certification provides professional standard among chefs and cooks in Australia similar to the standards set for many professionals (CPA, RD, MD, RN, etc.).
- Certified Chef provides documentation and validation of culinary experience recognised Australia wide.
- Being a certified chef provides more opportunities for promotions and advancements within the organization you are employed with or desire to be employed with.
- Chef certification provides you with a competitive advantage when applying for chef positions.
- There is a trend among major national corporations, private restaurants and hotels to hire certified chefs.
- Employers can confidently recognize that you have independently demonstrated a bench mark level of professional commitment and expertise
- ACF certified chefs are proven professionals.
Renewals
Your Certification is valid for 5 years of which you must maintain your membership of the Australian Culinary Federation. To renew your certification we require a written submission detailing what you have done and achieved in the 5 years since your original application, please also send any supporting documentation, certificates etc. It will be valid for a further 5 years.
Qualified chef/cook
The Advantages
- Universal recognition certificate 3 attainment
- Evidence of commitment post apprenticeship
The Requirements
Resume & Documentation to prove the following:
- Completion Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
- 12 months full time employment post completion cert 3
- 2 employment references written with current contact details...1 must be from current employer
- 1 character referee with current contact details
Application Fee
ACF Members $70
Non Members $140
If your documentation is deemed insufficient for the level of your application an online examination may be required, this will incur a further cost of $100, payable prior to taking the exam
Ongoing
The successful candidates are certified for 5 years, after this time renewal is based on the chefs demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
The following are an example of what will be taken into consideration
- Approved CBT training
- Cookery associated work shops
- Higher education courses
- Industry seminars
- Professional cookery competitions
- Promotions
Chef de cuisine
The Advantages
- Is evidence of competency and commitment in applying for a supervisory chef's position
- Demonstrates the chef’s ability to commercially prepare food and manage a kitchen and supervise staff.
- Identifies a skilled artisan who has a commitment to excellence
The Requirements
Employed or have been employed as
- Working head chef
- Chef who supervises a commercial kitchen
- Executive Sous chef
Documents to prove the following
- 12 years full time experience inclusive of professional cookery training
- Knowledge of kitchen administration, financial management and compliance in addition to knowledge required to be a professional cook/chef
- Completion of trade qualification/courses/higher education
- 2 employment references, written with current contact details for verification..1 must be from current employer
- 2 character referees with current contact details
Application Fee
ACF Members $150
Non Members $220
If your documentation is deemed insufficient for the level of your application an online examination may be required, this will incur a further cost of $100, payable prior to taking the exam.
Ongoing
The successful candidates are certified for 5 years, after this time renewal is based on the chefs demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
The following are an example of what will be taken into consideration
- Approved CBT training
- Cookery associated work shops
- Higher education courses
- Industry seminars
- Professional cookery competitions
- Promotions
Professional chef
The Advantages
- Evidence of competency and commitment when applying for a chef's position
- Demonstrates the chef’s ability to commercially prepare food
- Identifies a skilled artisan who has a commitment to excellence
The Requirements
Employed or have been employed as
- Working chef
- Chef De Partie
- Station cook/chef
- Restaurant cook/chef
Resume & Documentation to prove the following:
- 7 years full time experience inclusive of approved professional cookery training
- Commercial cookery knowledge of... Butchery and meat cookery, Eggs farinaceous, Equipment, Fish & Shellfish, Food Science, Fruit, Herbs and spices, Hot & Cold Sweets, Hygiene, H.A.C.C.P, Larder & Buffet, Basic MenuPlanning, Methods of Cookery, Mise en place, Nutrition, Occupational Safety, Pastry & Cakes & Yeast, Poultry & Game, Product Knowledge, Salads and Vegetables, Sandwiches & Canapés, Stock Soups and sauces, Techniques, Terminology and an Understanding of continuous development.
- Completion of any trade qualification/courses/Higher education
- 2 employment references written with current contact details for verification...1 must be from current employer
- 1 character referee with current contact details
Application Fee
ACF Members $120
Non Members $190
If your documentation is deemed insufficient for the level of your application an online examination may be required, this will incur a further cost of $100, payable prior to taking the exam.
Ongoing
The successful candidates are certified for 5 years, after this time renewal is based on the chefs demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
The following are an example of what will be taken into consideration
- Approved CBT training
- Cookery associated work shops
- Higher education courses
- Industry seminars
- Professional cookery competitions
- Promotions
Master Chef
The Advantages
- Is evidence of competency and commitment in applying for a senior role in an organization
- Demonstrates the chef’s ability to technically administer the foodservices of an operation
- Identifies a skilled artisan who has reached the pinnacle of their career
The Requirements
Employed or have been employed as
- Executive chef
- Head Chef
- Held a Certified Chef De Cuisine for 12 Months
Documents to prove the following
- 20 years full time experience inclusive of professional cookery training
- Executive knowledge of kitchen administration, financial management, compliance, work place assessment, staff development & cookery conventions
- Completion of trade qualification
- Completion of any courses/ higher education
- 3 Industry references, written with current contact details for verification ...Current or immediate past employer
- 2 character referees with current contact details
Application Fee
ACF Members $190
Non Members $260
If your documentation is deemed insufficient for the level of your application an online examination may be required, this will incur a further cost of $100, payable prior to taking the exam.
Ongoing
The successful candidates are certified for 5 years, after this time renewal is based on the chefs demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement
The following are an example of what will be taken into consideration
- Approved CBT training
- Cookery associated work shops
- Higher education courses
- Industry seminars
- Professional cookery competitions
- Promotions