“Accreditation by the NCCA is validation of ACF’s comprehensive programs,” said ACF certification commission chair Ronald DeSantis, CMC®, AAC®, MBA, director of culinary excellence and quality assurance, Yale Dining, New Haven, Conn. “With three ACF certification programs accredited by the NCCA, this mark of distinction emphasizes our commitment to excellence within the culinary industry and solidifies us as industry leaders. ACF is proud to provide chefs and culinary professionals with the opportunity to advance their careers through certification.”
ACF provides the culinary industry’s most comprehensive certification program through 14 certification levels and has been certifying chefs since 1974. Each of its certifications is designed for culinary professionals, administrators, baking, pastry chefs and culinary educators, and is based on the industry’s latest skills and knowledge. Achieving ACF certification is based on education, experience and successful completion of both a written and a practical exam. Learn more about ACF’s certification program and the value of NCCA accreditation by viewing a video at www.acfchefs.org/Certification.