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Certification
ACS Certified Cheese Professional
American Cheese Society
Median earnings
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Cost
$535
Duration
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Completion
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The ACS Certified Cheese Professional® Exam encourages improved standards of comprehensive cheese knowledge and service, offering professionals in the cheese industry the opportunity to earn the distinguished title of ACS Certified Cheese Professional®, or ACS CCP®. The letters ACS CCP® designate that an individual has acquired thorough knowledge and the level of expertise that is demanded within the cheese industry.
Develop marketing strategy using market trends, written materials, publicity, and social mediaTrain employees on all aspects of cheese including sanitary practicesDevelop standard operating procedures as applied in retail, distribution, and various business sizesDetermine correct product mix for procurement planningIdentify required information for audits, product testing, and supplier verificationCollect distribution channel information according to record keeping and traceability requirementsCoordinate product transport logistics for safe delivery via transportation, mailing, and truckingReceive product while maintaining cold chainEvaluate product by smell, taste, texture, and appearance to determine dispositionManage inventory to ensure product qualityMaintain storage area to appropriate temperature and sanitation conditionsInstruct customers on cheese background, service, handling, storage, nutrition, and healthBuild customer relationships including industry partnersDevelop customer engagement programs including tastings, blogs, articles, and social media for various retail outletsManage sales channels including wholesale programs, signage, and small retailersManage point of sale materials including cheese displays, signage, and farmers market boothsAdhere to sanitation and SOP standards including cleaning schedules, documentation, and recall proceduresEnsure federal sanitation compliance per HACCP, FSMA, and PCHFEngage regulators and inspectors including local regulatory bodiesDocument distribution pathway for food safety and traceability