Certification Overview

  • Certification Category
    Culinary
  • Certification For
    Culinary Educators
  • Certifying Body
    American Culinary Federation
  • Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA)

    This is an executive-level chef who is responsible for the administrative functions of running a professional food service operation. This culinary professional must demonstrate proficiency in culinary knowledge, human resources, operational management, and business planning skills.

  • Certified Secondary Culinary Educator (CSCE)

    An advanced-degree culinary professional who is working as an educator at an accredited secondary or vocational institution. A CSCE® is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, evaluation, and maintenance of a culinary arts or food service management curriculum. In addition, a CSCE® demonstrates the culinary competencies of a CCC® or CWPC® during a Practical Exam.

  • Certified Culinary Educator (CCE):

    An advanced-degree culinary professional, with industry experience, working as an educator in an accredited post-secondary institution or military training facility. A CCE™ is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, evaluation, and maintenance of a culinary arts or food service management curriculum. In addition, a CCE™ demonstrates the culinary competencies of a CCC® or CWPC® during a Practical Exam.