WSU-ACFEF Culinary Certificate Program
WSU-ACFEF Culinary Certificate Program is recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s National Apprenticeship Committee
Who this program is for:
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Apprenticeship Certification Program, provided by the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, is designed to benefit:
- Culinarians working full-time
- Professional chefs working towards certification
- WSU full-time culinary or food and beverage-focused students
Program Highlights:
The program focuses on the following topics and certifications:
- ACFEF National Certification
- WSU School of Hospitality Business Management Culinary Certificate
- Mentoring from qualified, professional chefs
- Develop documented culinary skills
- Acquire professional work ethic
- Offering face-to-face and distanced learning classes
Culinary Programs Offered
The WSU-ACFEF Culinary Certificate Program offers three culinary certification programs:
- 1,000-hour Culinary Fundamentals (CFC®)
- 2,000-hour Culinarian (CC®)
- 4,000-hour Sous Chef (CSC®)
- Continuing education for individuals striving for ACF certification
Course Details:
- All apprentices may choose between the 1,000-hour culinary fundamentals, 2,000-hour culinarian and the full 4,000-hour sous chef certification programs.
- The ACFEF apprenticeship national training materials will be delivered in a two-year rotation, which will include four 16-week semesters.
- Apprentices may enter in the program during any part of the four-semester course rotation.
- Each semester is worth 84 hours of related instruction and 48 continuing education hours.
- Classes will be held on Mondays from 4:30–9 p.m. at WSU’s state-of-the-art culinary teaching kitchen. Courses run mid-August through early May.
- Classes will all be taught by chefs who hold their CEC, CEPC certification, or higher.
- Students are not required to be enrolled at WSU to participate in the program.
- Will offer a hybrid program for full-time apprentices which will include face-to-face classes and/or online delivery.
- Click here for an overview of the program.
Additional Culinary Educational Opportunities
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- Study Food & Wine Abroad: Italy
- Summer Culinary Internship: Spain
- Please contact Chef Jamie Callison at jcallison@wsu.edu for more information regarding additional educational opportunities
Register
Contact Us
Jamie Callison, CEC, AAC
Executive Chef-Culinary Educator
(509) 335-7426
jcallison@wsu.edu
Jason Butcherite, CEC, CCA
Chef de Cuisine-Program Coordinator
509-335-3244
jason_butcherite@wsu.edu
Culinary Fundamentals (CFC®)
Cost estimates for 1,000-hour program
Tuition |
One semester at $1,025/sem. Total: $1,025 |
ACFEF-Approved Sanitation and Nutrition Courses
|
Two courses bundle price of $150A |
ACF Registration Fee |
$200 Fundamentals Cook (1-year) Membership TypeB |
Required Book |
$140 |
Uniform & Tools |
$150 |
Certification Fees |
$60 |
Total Estimated Cost of One-Year,
|
$1,725 |
A: may not be applicable to individuals in the program who are also WSU students
WSU students enrolled in this program can enroll in the following WSU classes to fulfill the following required related instruction
- Nutrition: Biology 140 (BSCI), Introduction to Nutritional Science
- Sanitation: FS 220, Food Safety and Quality
Bundle pricing is available through the ACFEF Online Learning Center
B: non-apprentice students may obtain ACF membership. Choose applicable Culinarian membership type, annual ACF membership fees range from $84—$240 depending on membership type
NOTE: Students are required to have a professional set of knives for class. This cost in not included in the cost estimates.
Program Requirements
- Students will be required to successfully complete session one of the two-year program rotation.
- Must enroll into the ACFEF Apprentice and WSU Culinary Certificate program and pay a registration fee.
- Complete 1,000 hours of culinary practical experience.
- Students will need to pass a practical and a written test prior receiving their ACFEF Culinary Certification and WSU Culinary Certificate.
- Complete two ACF-approved 30-hour sanitation and nutrition courses
Additional requirements for WSU Full-Time students for all programs
Culinarian (CC®)
Cost estimates for 2,000-hour program
Tuition |
Four semesters at $1,025/sem. Total: $4,100 |
ACFEF Approved Sanitation, Management and Nutrition Courses
|
Three course bundle price of $285A |
ACFEF Approved Dining Room Service/Beverage Management Course |
One course for $95A |
ACF Registration Fee |
$300 Culinarian (2-year) Membership TypeB |
Required Book |
$140 |
Uniform & Tools |
$150 |
Certification Fees |
$125 |
Total Estimated Cost of two-year,
|
$5,195 |
A: may not be applicable to individuals in the program who are also WSU students.
WSU students enrolled in this program can enroll in the following WSU classes to fulfill the following required related instruction.
- Nutrition: Biology 140 (BSCI), Introduction to Nutritional Science
- Management: MGMT 301, Principals of Management and Organization OR MGMT 401 (M) Leading People and Organizations
- Sanitation: FS 220, Food Safety and Quality
- Dining Room Service/Bev Mgmt: please contact Chefs to inquire about WSU classes that may fit this requirement
Bundle pricing is available through the ACFEF Online Learning Center
B: non-apprentice students may obtain ACF membership. Choose applicable Culinarian membership type, annual ACF membership fees range from $84—$240 depending on membership type.
NOTE: Students are required to have a professional set of knives for class. This cost in not included in the cost estimates.
Program Requirements
- Students will be required to successfully complete session one and two of the two-year program rotations.
- Complete 2000 hours of culinary practical experience.
- Must enroll into the ACFEF Apprentice and WSU certificate program and pay a registration fee
- Required to successfully complete all two semesters/sections of Apprenticeship classes.
- Complete ACF approved sanitation, nutrition, and management courses. WSU full time students may use WSU offered sanitation, nutrition, and management classes that are approved by the ACFEF to fill the requirements for the ACFEF certification.
- Students will need to pass a practical, and written test prior receiving their ACFEF Culinary Certification, and WSU Culinary Certificate.
Additional requirements for WSU Full-Time students for all programs
Sous Chef (CSC®)
Cost estimates for 4,000-hour program
Tuition |
Four semesters at $1,025/sem. Total: $4,100 |
ACFEF Approved Sanitation, Management, and Nutrition Courses
|
Three course bundle price of $285A |
ACFEF Approved Dining Room Service/Beverage Management Course |
One course for $95A |
ACF Registration Fee |
$375 Sous Chef (3-year) Membership TypeB |
Required Book |
$140 |
Uniform & Tools |
$150 |
Certification Fees |
$120 |
Total Estimated Cost of two-year,
|
$5,265 |
A: may not be applicable to individuals in the program who are also WSU students.
WSU students enrolled in this program can enroll in the following WSU classes to fulfill the following required related instruction.
- Nutrition: Biology 140 (BSCI), Introduction to Nutritional Science
- Management: MGMT 301, Principals of Management and Organization OR MGMT 401 (M) Leading People and Organizations
- Sanitation: FS 220, Food Safety and Quality
- Dining Room Service/Bev Mgmt: please contact Chefs to inquire about WSU classes that may fit this requirement
Bundle pricing is available through the ACFEF Online Learning Center
B: non-apprentice students may obtain ACF membership. Choose applicable culinarian membership type, annual ACF membership fees range from $84—$240 depending on membership type.
NOTE: Students are required to have a professional set of knives for class. This cost in not included in the cost estimates.
Program Requirements
- Complete 4,000 hours of culinary practical experience completing the required hours in each of the ACF-mandated competencies.
- Must enroll into the ACFEF Apprentice and WSU Culinary Certificate program and pay a registration fee.
- Required to successfully complete all four semesters and sections of apprenticeship classes.
- Complete ACF-approved sanitation, nutrition, and management courses.
- Students will need to pass a practical and written test prior to receiving their ACFEF Culinary Certification and WSU Culinary Certificate.
- Will be required to work 40 hours per week.
- Apprentices will be required each semester to attend the first lab and the last lab for testing purposes, and two other labs of their choice.
- Each lecture and lab will be recorded, have a live feed, Mise en Place videos, and teaching assistant available online in real time during the live feed.
Additional requirements for WSU Full-Time students for all programs
Continuing Education–Other
Cost Estimates for ACF Certification
Tuition |
One semester at $1,025/sem. Total: $1,025 |
ACFEF Approved Sanitation, Management, and Nutrition Courses
|
Three course bundle price of $285 |
ACFEF-Approved Beverage Management and Cost Control Management |
Two courses at $150 each Total: $300A |
ACF Registration Fee (optional) |
$84–$240B |
Uniform & Tools |
$150 |
Certification Fees (ACF Member) |
Approx. $335 depending on certification level |
Certification Fees (ACF Non-Member) |
Approx. $535 depending on certification level |
A: these additional courses are only required for Certified Executive Chef (CEC®) candidates
B: Choose applicable Culinarian membership type, annual ACF membership fees range from $84−$240 depending on membership type
NOTE: Individuals are required to have a professional set of knives for class. This cost in not included in the cost estimates
More information
- For ACF membership registration, please visit https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Membership/ACF/Membership/
- Each semester is worth 84 hours of related instruction and 48 continuing education hours