Education

Competition Information

Competitions play a vital role in culinary arts as they continually raise the standards of culinary excellence. There is no better way for a culinarian to hone their craft than by putting their skills and knowledge to the test in a competitive format.

Participation in ACF approved competitions will also earn you continuing education hours for ACF certification.

Certification Resources

No matter your path, there’s a culinary certification available to you. Certification signifies to others that you are competent in knowledge of food safety & sanitation, nutrition, and supervisory management, and can help advance your career.

ACF offers robust online resources to help you prepare for certification. See below for specific resources according to the designation you are seeking.

Online Learning Center

Written Exam / Practical Exam

All applications are available on the Resources page.

Click here to contact the ACF Certification Department

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