ACF Initial Certification Information
The Initial Certification process is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Step 1
Determine your designation
and download
the application. Review the 
initial
certification cost estimates.
Step 2
Fill out the application and include the
necessary documentation required for your particular level:
- Educational documents may be copies of diplomas, transcripts,
certificates of completion (including date and hours), etc.
- Experience documentation may be employment
documentation forms or letters from past or present employers on
company letterhead. If not available, copies of tax records or W-2
stating time frame of work are acceptable in conjunction with validated
letters from former culinary peers attesting to your employment, job
title, duties and number of employees managed.
- Certificates of completion for 30-hour courses in:
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Nutrition
- Culinary Supervisory Management
You can take these required courses at any of the following locations:
Step 3
Take the exams:
- Written exams may be taken at any Comira location.
- The practical exam may be taken at any approved ACF test
site.
You are now ready to send in your application. Make sure everything
is attached, no originals (copies only), and your payment information is
included.
Contact ACF
For more information, call us at (800) 624-9458, ext. 130, or mail us
at certify@acfchefs.net.
