Certification Name : Certified Personal Chef
Certification ID & Type: 1350 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
A Certified Personal Chef is a chef with a minimum of two (2) full years experience as a Personal Chef who is engaged in the purchasing, preparing, cooking and serving foods on a “cook-for-hire” basis; is responsible for menu planning and development, marketing, financial management, and operational decisions of a private business; provides services to a variety of clients; possesses a thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutrition; and is able to demonstrate measurable knowledge in defined areas of work experience, education, business and culinary group activities and participation along with personal awards and media exposure.
Certifying Organization
United States Personal Chef Association(USPCA)(0291)
610 Quantum Road N.E. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
Contact information : 800-995-2138 Or 505-896-3522 Fax : 505-899-4097
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
certified chef, cook, culinary professional, culinarian