Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC)
American Culinary Federation
Earners of this designation have demonstrated they have reached a benchmark of knowledge, skills and culinary experience of an advanced level in food preparation. They are proficient in food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition, supervisory management, beverage management and cost control management and prepare food of the highest quality.
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Format
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Education Requirements with Work Experience: Work experience must be within the past ten years. High School Diploma/GED with two years entry level culinarian experience OR 100 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) with two years entry level culinarian experience OR Culinary Arts Program Certificate (1 year) with one year entry level culinarian experience OR Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, no work experience OR ACFEF Apprenticeship Program, no work experience Mandatory Course Requirement: 30-hour course in Nutrition 30-hour course in Food Safety & Sanitation 30-hour course in Supervisory Management Courses completed more than five years ago will require an 8-hour refresher in each topic. Courses are available through ACF approved providers or any academic institution. Exam Requirement: Successful completion of written and practical exams.
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