ProChef® Certification Exams
Certification at Three Levels
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 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 certification from The Culinary Institute of America.
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ProChef Level I Certification Exam
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. Tuition: $1,750
| 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 |
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| Product Identification |
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Download the Level I study guide > (PDF) Start training now!
Hyde Park, NY campus
- ProChef I Exam: No exams currently scheduled (tuition: $1,750)
San Antonio, TX campus
- ProChef I Prep: 2023 dates TBD (tuition: $1,750)
- ProChef I Exam: 2023 dates TBD (tuition: $1,750)
ProChef Level II Certification Exam
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. Tuition: $2,000
| 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 Manger |
Ingredient and Equipment Identification |
| Management and Employment Laws |
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| Financial Analysis |
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Download the Level II study guide > (PDF) Start training now!
Hyde Park, NY campus
- ProChef II Exam: No exams currently scheduled
San Antonio, TX campus
- ProChef II Prep: October 16 - 20, 2023 (tuition: $2,000)
- ProChef II Exam: October 23 - 26, 2023 (tuition: $2,000)
ProChef Level III Certification Exam
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. Tuition: $2,250
| 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) |
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Financial Management (Case Study) |
Download the Level III study guide > (PDF 269) Start training now!
Hyde Park, NY campus
- ProChef III Exam: No exams currently scheduled (tuition: $2,250)