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.
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: $2,250
| Written Exams Include: | Practical Exams Include: |
|---|---|
| Food Costing | Knife Skills |
| Food Safety | Stocks, Soups, and Sauces |
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | Egg Cookery |
| Weights and Measurement Conversions | Competency-based Menu Execution |
| Recipe Conversions, Yields, and Culinary Ratios | Demonstration of Food Safety Principles |
| Product Identification |
Download the Level I study guide > (This study guide reflects changes implemented as of May 1, 2024)
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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: $2,500
| Written Exams Include: | Practical Exams Include: |
|---|---|
| Food Science | Basic Baking and Pastry |
| Global Cuisines | Plant-Forward Cuisine |
| Basic Baking and Pastry | Global Cuisines – 2 regions |
| Plant-Forward Cuisine | |
| Personnel Management Skills | |
| Financial Skills |
Download the Level II study guide > (PDF) Start training now!
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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: $2,750
| Written Exams Include: | Practical Exams Include: |
|---|---|
| Pastry and Plated Dessert | Pastry and Plated Dessert |
| Global Cuisines | Global Cuisines |
| Elective Topic | Elective Competency |
| Management Skills | Personnel Management (Role Playing) |
| Financial Skills | Financial Management (Case Study) |
Download the Level III study guide > (PDF 269) Start training now!
Hyde Park, NY campus
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.
Hyde Park, NY Location
1946 Campus Dr. | Hyde Park, NY 12538
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Napa, CA Location
500 First Street | Napa, CA 94559
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Singapore Location
21 Tampines Ave 1 Block 31 | Singapore 529757
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St. Helena, CA Location
2555 Main St. | St. Helena, CA 94574
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San Antonio, TX Location
312 Pearl Pkwy, Bldg 3 | San Antonio, TX 78215
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