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
- Attained Certified Chef De Cuisine
- 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
Application Fee
ACF Members $190
Non Members $260
International Application $360
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