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Certified Executive Chef — CEC

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Description

A chef who is the department head usually responsible for all culinary units in a restaurant, hotel, club, hospital or foodservice establishment, or the owner of a foodservice operation. A CEC must supervise a minimum of five full-time employees and pass a practical exam in front of peers.

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Related Careers

Chefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service Managers

Other Certifications from American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
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Certified Culinarian (CC)
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Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA)
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Certified Culinary Educator (CCE)
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Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC)
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Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC)
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Certified Master Chef (CMC)
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