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.
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.
Qualified Chef /Cook
The Requirements
Documentation to prove the following
- Completion Certificate 3 in Hospitality
- 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
Professional Chef//Cook
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
Chef de Cuisine
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
Master Chef
The Requirements
Employed or have been employed as
- Executive chef
- Head Chef
- Attained Certified Chef De Cuisine
Documents to prove the following
- 15 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
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