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Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC)

American Culinary Federation

Certification

Earners of this designation have demonstrated they have reached a benchmark of knowledge, skills and culinary experience of an advanced level in pastry food preparation. They are proficient in food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition, supervisory management, beverage management and cost control management and prepare food of the highest quality.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Members: $250 Nonmembers: $490

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • Hands-onExecute precisely advanced pastry techniques and recipes to produce high-quality pastry products in professional kitchen environments.
    Proficient
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Produce yeast products using baking fundamentals
  • Produce quick bread products using baking fundamentals
  • Produce pies using baking fundamentals
  • Produce cookies using baking fundamentals
  • Produce cake batters using baking fundamentals
  • Apply formulas and conversion factors to baking production
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Education Requirements and Work Experience: Five years as an executive pastry chef or chef in charge of production of baked goods, pastry and/or confection. Must have supervision experience in the production of baked goods, pastry and/or confection. Experience must be within the past ten years. Experience must be within the past ten years. High School Diploma/GED plus 150 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) OR 250 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) OR Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts OR ACFEF Apprenticeship Program Mandatory Course Requirement: 30-hour course in Nutrition 30-hour course in Food Safety & Sanitation 30-hour course in Supervisory Management 30-hour course in Beverage Management OR Advanced Pastry 30-hour course in Cost Control Management Courses completed more than five years ago, except for Beverage Management/Advanced Pastry and Cost Control Management, will require an 8-hour refresher in each topic. Courses are available through ACF approved providers or any academic institution. Exam Requirement: Successful completion of written and practical exams.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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Knowledge
Apply food safety and sanitation protocols in pastry production operations following regulatory standards.
Proficient
  • KnowledgeIntegrate culinary nutrition principles with pastry design and production to meet diverse dietary needs and preferences.
    Proficient
  • KnowledgeEvaluate pastry quality and consistency using professional standards and sensory assessment techniques.
    Proficient
  • KnowledgeApply cost control management strategies to optimize profitability while maintaining quality standards in pastry operations.
    Proficient
  • MindsetIntegrate supervisory management principles with kitchen operations when leading pastry teams in high-volume production environments.
    Proficient
  • KnowledgeApply beverage management knowledge to create appropriate pairings and enhance pastry service offerings.
    Proficient
  • Hands-onDemonstrate mastery of multiple pastry preparation methods including baking, confectionery, chocolate work, and plated desserts.
    Proficient
  • KnowledgeEvaluate ingredient quality and functionality to make informed purchasing and substitution decisions in recipe development.
    Proficient
  • MindsetAdvocate for excellence in pastry standards and professional practices when mentoring junior staff and representing the establishment.
    Proficient
  • Bakers51-3011.00
    Food Preparation Workers35-2021.00
    Food Service Managers11-9051.00