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Professional Chef/Cook

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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
Documents 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

International Application                              $300


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.


International applications

All international applications will be required to take the online examination. This has been included in your application fee.

****please note Certified Chef is not a recognised Qualification for Visa/immigration application


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

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