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
- 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
International Application $350
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