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
- 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
