FUTURE OF CULINARY EXCELLENCE
The kitchen has become more than a place to prepare food; it’s the heart of innovation, hospitality, and global opportunity. As the largest retail employment sector in the world1, the food and beverage industry generates over $700 billion in sales annually in the U.S. alone2.
The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations was designed to prepare learners for entry-level positions in professional kitchens, giving them the skills and knowledge needed to stand out in the competitive culinary world.
RECIPE FOR CERTIFICATION
The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations was carefully crafted in collaboration with renowned chefs and will verify that a learner has the foundational knowledge in essential culinary techniques, kitchen safety, and success in a professional kitchen.
The recipe for this exam was developed with culinary professionals, subject matter experts and psychometricians and covers a wide range of essential foundational information. It is 40-50 questions long and takes a maximum of 50 minutes to complete.
EXPERIENCE THE CERTIFICATION
Take a quick 10 question demo to experience the exam for yourself and get a taste of the topics.
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To ensure learners have all the ingredients for success, we recommend at least 150 hours of instruction before sitting for the exam.
We have partnered with industry-trusted curriculum providers to help turn your learners into future chefs, kitchen managers, and hospitality leaders.
Before learners’ step into a professional kitchen, it’s essential they get to sharpen their skills and build confidence before exam day. Our performance-based assessments are just the recipe for learners anxious about exam day.
Our practice tests are great for determining knowledge gaps and building confidence.
Candidates who earn this certification possess the required skills and knowledge in culinary arts, including principles of food safety and sanitation, knife skills, recipe execution, and time management.
This certification verifies that a learner is qualified to work in a kitchen as a cook, short order, delicatessen, line or station, and/or prep cook.
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CULINARY FOUNDATIONS DIGITAL RESOURCE KIT
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THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
The journey from the classroom to the kitchen has never been clearer. By earning the World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification, learners can show they’re not just passionate about food: they’re prepared to excel in one of the most dynamic industries.
This program empowers educators and learners alike, verifying that candidates have mastered the essential skills that employers value. By investing in this certification, you’re turning culinary dreams into reality.
