With three levels of ProChef Certification, one is sure to be right for you. It’s your background, experience, and career objective that determines which level fits your needs. Based on the amount of time you’ve spent in the industry, your education, and your personal experience, you can choose to begin with Level I or, if you already have all of the knowledge and skills to move ahead, you can start with Level II. It’s all up to you.
At this level, you should have or be on the way toward competency in foundation culinary applications and food safety, be responsible for your own work, and have basic knowledge of food cost. The descriptions that follow are general skills and knowledge that you must possess in order to achieve ProChef Level I Certification status.
Culinary Skills:
Leadership Skills:
Financial Skills:
Download the Level I study guide. (This study guide reflects changes to be implemented as of May 1, 2024)
At this level, you should have or be on the way toward competency in basic food science, baking, and nutrition; demonstrate basic management and supervisory skills; and understand the basic concepts of financial controls of a food operation. The descriptions that follow are general skills and knowledge that you must possess in order to achieve ProChef Level II Certification status.
Culinary Skills:
Leadership Skills:
Financial Skills:
Download the Level II study guide (PDF). Start training now!
At this level, you should be well versed in multiple culinary disciplines, able to apply advanced personnel management skills, and capable of effectively planning, managing, and forecasting the financial aspects of a complex food operation. The descriptions that follow are general skills and knowledge that you must possess in order to achieve ProChef Level III Certification status.
Culinary Skills
Leadership Skills
Financial Skills
Download the Level III study guide (PDF). Start training now!
The Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. Read more here.
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