Certification

Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)

American Culinary Federation

Median earnings
Cost
$250
Duration
Completion

Earners of this designation have demonstrated they have reached a benchmark of knowledge, skills and culinary experience of an intermediate level in food preparation. They have a good understanding in food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition and supervisory management and prepare food to high standards.

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Skills taught

Identify products for use in advanced cooking applicationsApply cooking methods and techniques to advanced food preparationSelect and use equipment for foodservice operationsFabricate proteins and food products using industry standardsPresent finished dishes according to advanced culinary standardsImplement recipes and menus in foodservice operationsHandle food and products in compliance with safety standardsComply with food safety laws and regulations in foodserviceImplement HACCP compliance in foodservice operationsApply baking methods and techniques in pastry productionSelect and use baking equipment and ingredients for pastry applicationsPresent baked items according to culinary standardsApply formulas, weights, and measurements in baking and pastryManage food allergies in menu and recipe implementationApply dietary considerations and guidelines to food preparationInterpret financial statements for foodservice operationsManage purchasing and receiving processes for foodservice operationsApply advanced culinary math to foodservice financial tasksDesign menus to support operational and financial goalsExecute marketing, branding, communication, and public relations for foodserviceManage personnel in a culinary team environmentDevelop teams to support culinary operationsComply with federal employment laws and labor regulationsNavigate ethics and professional issues in culinary supervision
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