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Certified Culinary Administrator — CCA

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Description

This certification is for 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. This position supervises at least 10 fulltime equivalent employees and reports directly to the owner, general manager or corporate office.

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Related Programs

16 Culinary Arts programs on Career School App.

Keiser University

Culinary Arts

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

Culinary Arts

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Tallahassee Campus
Tallahassee, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Institute of Technology

Culinary Arts

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Clovis
Clovis, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$19,680 for the Program
Institute of Technology

Culinary Arts

Diploma

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Modesto
Modesto, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$19,680 for the Program
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute

Culinary Arts

Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$16,000 for the Program
Keiser University

Culinary Arts

Associate Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Sarasota Campus
Sarasota, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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Suggested because Certified Culinary Administrator applies to Chefs and Head Cooks. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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 Educator (CCE)
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Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
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Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC)
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Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC)
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Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook (CFPC)
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Certified Master Chef (CMC)
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