Certified Sous Chef (CSC)
American Culinary Federation
Earners of this designation have demonstrated they have reached a benchmark of knowledge, skills and culinary experience of an intermediate level in food preparation. They have a good understanding in food safety and sanitation, culinary nutrition and supervisory management and prepare food to high standards.
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Format
Hybrid
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Education Requirements with Work Experience: All candidates must have two years of experience supervising a shift or food station. Experience must be within the past ten years. High School Diploma/GED with five years entry level culinary experience OR 150 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) with five years entry level culinary experience OR ACFEF Culinary Arts Program Certificate with four years entry level culinary experience OR Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts with three years entry level culinary experience OR ACFEF Apprenticeship Program with 4,000 hours on-the-job training Mandatory Course Requirement: 30-hour course in Nutrition 30-hour course in Food Safety & Sanitation 30-hour course in Supervisory Management Courses completed more than five years ago 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.
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