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The Certified Chef Program
- Be recognised for the present and build a
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A "chef" is a
professionally competent artisan who developed their
skills on a foundation of commercial culinary knowledge.
The "chef" as a character (a title that
has been earned by reputation underpinned by practice)
has sound ethical principles, good judgment and a person
of good standing within their sphere of influence.
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"Certified chef" is an internationally accepted
standard within the global commercial cookery industry
that demonstrates the holder has undergone an assessment
regime to assess these qualities at a point in time in
their career. |
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A
"Certified chef may achieve one of five levels of
competencies". The initial level of
certification is established by the length of time in
the cooking industry, the foundation qualification, the
level of responsibility held during their career and
their experiences. (A summary of the five levels may be
identified in the "Overview
of Programs”
on the left hand bar.) As their level of practice
increases, they may apply to upgrade. The procedure to
be granted certification is to successfully complete a
series of tests using the SAKE principle.
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The
salonculinaire.com assessment process is based on the "SAKE"
principles |
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To be acknowledged as a certified chef the applicant must
successfully demonstrate their: |
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- Skills
(Their capability to produce
commercially acceptable products)
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- Attitude
(Views of principles benchmarked
against successful commercial chefs)
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- Knowledge
(Theoretical understanding of
globally accepted practice)
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- Experience
(Past practice that should have developed
capabilities at a given level)
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Certification is achieved
with the approval of an association or organization
utilizing a series of online tests, with supporting
documentation that demonstrates commercial cookery
competencies. Applicants must also submit
references and referees who can comment upon the
applicants professionalism. |
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Where the applicant is
unable to:- |
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a) Provide documents that
show practical commercial kitchen
experience, a practical test may be required. |
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b) Demonstrate professional
attitudes, an interview may be required. |
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Reasons for Certification: |
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There are numerous pathways that may be selected to
becoming a commercial chef.
The number of international qualifications combined with institutes, colleges and schools that vary in assessment procedures and the
potential for unknown credentials are in many cases confusing in the employment market.
A “Certified
Chef” is a global qualification that assesses and standardises all previous qualifications and / or experience into one
simple and reliable statement demonstrating the holder has met
industry criteria. |
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As
a Certified Chef: |
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