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Professional Development
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With thousands of chefs competing in the job market, it is essential to prove your culinary competency. Certification through the American Culinary Federation demonstrates skill,
knowledge and professionalism to the food service industry.
Open to chefs, cooks, bakers, culinary educators and administrators ACF
offers 14 different certification designations.
For more information check out the American Culinary Federation website www.acfchefs.org
Starting July 13, ACF will be using Comira, a computer-based testing company, for all certification written exams. Comira has more than 500 convenient U.S. testing sites with extended testing hours. Test registration will be via a toll-free phone number or online.
ACF Certification Q&A ~ also see Q&A below
Please read through the information below and bring all the necessary items for you specific exam.
Application for Practical (rev 3-10)
Practical Exam Candidate Guide
Important notes for candidates
What HTC and the ACF/MCC will provide
Certification Co-Chairs of the ACF/MCC are Robert Velarde, CEC & Chris Dwyer, CEC, CCA, AAC, ACE and ACE Trainer Level 3
Approved Certification Evaluators of Minnesota
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Is the china provided and is there a plate warmer we can use or perhaps an extra oven that candidates could share to heat plates? |
Answer: |
No, bring all your China. There will be a proof box to keep plate warm |
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Do you provide receptacles for scraps that we keep? |
Answer: |
Bring a bus tub, we will look at everything before it goes in the trash except plastic and paper |
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Will the warewashing machine and sinks be prepared for us? |
Answer: |
yes bring an assistant |
Question: |
What standards do you use for plate presentation and garnishes? |
Answer: |
No confetti, classic dishes get it's classic garnish. Keep it simple |
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Which foods, spices, herbs, and seasonings are provided including oils, vinegars, etc...? |
Answer: |
None, bring your Mise en Place |
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Do I have to make my own stocks and bring them in a cooler or something? |
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Yes, they will be tasted for base enhancements |