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Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)

Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals

Certification

CFPPs are experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety. They are responsible for implementation of menus, foodservice purchasing, and food preparation. They apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, manage work teams, and much more.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • KnowledgeApply food safety principles to prevent contamination and foodborne illness across all stages of foodservice operations following regulatory standards.
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  • KnowledgeApply nutrition principles to menu planning and food preparation in foodservice settings to meet dietary guidelines and customer needs.
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  • KnowledgeDemonstrate foodservice purchasing procedures using vendor management and inventory control systems.
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  • Hands-onExecute proper food handling and preparation techniques following safe food preparation protocols in commercial kitchen environments.
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  • KnowledgeOperate documentation systems for nutrition information and food safety records to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.
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  • MindsetEngage work teams in food safety culture and operational excellence through effective leadership and communication in foodservice settings.
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  • KnowledgeAnalyze foodservice operations to identify hazards and critical control points using HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
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  • KnowledgeDemonstrate menu implementation strategies that balance nutrition requirements, food safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
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  • Hands-onOperate commercial foodservice equipment safely and efficiently following manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
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  • KnowledgeInterpret food safety regulations and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements in foodservice operations.
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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Gather and apply nutritional data to support client care in a foodservice setting
  • Manage written diet orders and diet plans according to client nutritional needs
  • Provide nutrition education to clients based on written diet orders
  • Develop standardized menus in compliance with regulatory and client dietary requirements
  • Ensure effectiveness of standardized recipes in a foodservice operation
  • Specify standards and procedures for food preparation and production
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Dietetic Technicians29-2051.00
  • Food Service Managers11-9051.00
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

A Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM®, CFPP®) has the education and work experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager and has proven this by passing the nationally-recognized CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. CDM, CFPPs work together with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to provide quality nutritional care in a variety of non-commercial settings and perform a myriad of specialized tasks and roles within a foodservice operation. CDM, CFPPs are experts at managing foodservice operations and ensuring food safety. They are responsible for implementation of menus, foodservice purchasing, and food preparation. They apply nutrition principles, document nutrition information, manage work teams, and much more. A CDM, CFPP has achieved defined competencies in five key areas: • Nutrition • Foodservice • Personnel and Communications • Sanitation and Safety • Business Operations

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

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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