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ProChef Certification Exams

Though it is imperative to be well-rounded in many aspects of the culinary arts, we have selected several competencies to assess your skills and aptitude. Each four-day ProChef Certification exam tests your culinary experience, leadership qualities, and financial proficiency using a combination of hands-on practicals and written examinations. Upon successful completion of each exam, you will receive dual-certification from The Culinary Institute of America and the American Culinary Federation. In addition, you will be awarded 4.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) from The Culinary Institute of America.

To register for the Prochef Certification exams, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-888-7850.


ProChef Level I Certification Exam

Hyde Park, New York campus dates:

  • May 19–22, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • September 2–5, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • October 21–24, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • December 8–11, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

St. Helena, California campus dates:

  • December 9–12, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.


Tuition:
$1,350 *

* Please note: An additional $225 will be assessed for the ACF certification fees.

To achieve ProChef Level I Certification, you must demonstrate proficiency in foundational culinary applications, interpersonal skills, and financial aptitude. Successful candidates must also display a sense of responsibility and dedication in all facets of their work. In addition to written and verbal examinations, the ProChef Level I Certification exam consists of practical testing of the required foundational competencies.

Written exams include:   Practical exams include:
Food Costing   Knife Skills
Food Safety   Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
Fundamentals of Nutrition   Competency-based Menu Execution
Weights and Measurement Conversions   Demonstration of Food Safety Principles
Recipe Conversions, Yields and Culinary Ratios    
Product Identification    

Start training now – download the Level I study guide >>


ProChef Level II Certification Exam

Hyde Park, New York campus dates:

  • May 19–22, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • September 29–October 2, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • December 15–18, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

St. Helena, California campus dates:

  • June 23–26, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Tuition: $1,350 *

* Please note: An additional $225 will be assessed for the ACF certification fees.

ProChef Level II is the intermediate level of certification. Aside from competency in basic food science, baking, and nutrition, you must also demonstrate basic management and supervisory skills as well as an understanding of the basic concepts of financial controls of a food operation.

Written exams include:   Practical exams include:
Food Science   Baking and Pastry for Chefs
Mediterranean Cuisine   Healthy Cooking and Nutritional Analysis
Basic Baking and Pastry   Garde Manger
Healthy Cooking   Mediterranean Cuisine
Garde Mangers   Ingredient and Equipment Identification
Management and Employment Laws    
Financial Analysis    

Start training now – download the Level II study guide >>


ProChef Level III Certification Exam

Hyde Park, New York campus dates:

  • August 25–28, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • November 10–13, 2008; 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

St. Helena, California campus dates:

  • No dates available at this time

Tuition: $1,350 *

* Please note: An additional $225 will be assessed for the ACF certification fees.

As the top level of ProChef Certification, you must be well versed in a multitude of culinary disciplines and be able to demonstrate strategic application of human resources and financial management to earn ProChef Level III Certification.

Written exams include:   Practical exams include:
Asian Cuisine   Asian Cuisine
Latin American Cuisine   Latin American Cuisine
Wine Studies   Seasonal Market Basket
Problem Solving and Personnel Management   Wine and Food Pairing
Financial Skills   Personnel Management (Role Playing)
    Financial Management (Case Study)

Start training now – download the Level III study guide >>


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