WORLDCHEFS GLOBAL CULINARY CERTIFICATION DON´T GET LEFT BEHIND THE GLOBAL VOICE OF THE CULINARY INDUSTRY IN ASSOCIATION WITH INTRODUCTION WORLDCHEFS GLOBAL CULINARY CERTIFICATION World Association of Chefs Societies (WORLDCHEFS) in partnership with City & Guilds, has developped the first Global Culinary Certification in the world. Chefs, cooks and culinary educators now have the opportunity to have their skills and industry experience recognised through our Global Certification. HOW DOES IT WORK? The new WORLDCHEFS Global Culinary Certification reflects the typical career progression within the industry. There are nine professional titles, which can be achieved. No examination or practical testing is require. Simply apply online and provide the required evidence. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COOK (COMMIS CHEF) – WCCC A professional cook who performs a variety of basic cooking or baking tasks in a food service operation under the supervision of a professional chef. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED CHEF DE PARTIE – WCCP A professional chef (de Partie) responsible for one or more designated sections in the kitchen such as grill, sauce corner, larder and/or pastry corner. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED SOUS CHEF – WCSC A professional chef who reports directly to the Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef, supervises an entire area of the kitchen, or assists the chef in managing the entire food service operation. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED PASTRY CHEF – WCPS A professional pastry chef or baker who is responsible for producing pastry, baking and dessert products and managing pastry staff. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED CHEF DE CUISINE – WCCC A professional chef who is responsible for planning and supervising the food production, management and development of staff and kitchen management. A Chef de Cuisine may also be referred to as a Head Chef of a professional kitchen. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE CHEF – WCEC A professional chef who is the head of multiple food service outlets within an operation. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED CULINARY EDUCATOR – WCCE A professional educator who has industry experience and holds a teaching or lecturing position in an accredited school, college or other educational institution. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED MASTER PASTRY CHEF – WCMC A professional pastry chef who creates innovative pasty, bakery and dessert products of exceptional quality and holds a reputation for pastry excellence. WORLDCHEFS CERTIFIED MASTER CHEF – WCMC A professional chef who creates innovative dishes of exceptional quality and holds a reputation for culinary excellence. To achieve certification, a candidate needs to provide evidence of their competency for the relevantWORLDCHEFS certification level. For each certification level, there are four standards: Entry requirements: minimum requirements for certification, including length of experience in the industry. Technical expertise: culinary skills appropriate for the level. Professional development: steps taken to maintain occupational competency. Professionalism in the work role: conduct and attitude in the work role. Interested individuals are invited to visit the certification pages on theWORLDCHEFS website to find out if they have the skills, knowledge and experience required for the chosen level. You can apply for certification on www.worldchefs.org/certification. WWW.WORLDCHEFS.ORG WHY BECOME A CERTIFIED CHEF? INDUSTRY RECOGNITION INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY CAREER PROGRESSION Get your skills and experience certified to The Worldchefs global certification gains you The nine levels are crucial in the assessment standards set by the industry. access to jobs worldwide. of your career’s stages. STAND OUT EMPLOYABILITY GLOBAL NETWORK Show commitment to learning and developing Make it easy for employers to understand Connect with peers and employers through your talent. your skills. the largest network of chefs in the world. APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS Here is an outline of what you need to do when you apply for the WORLDCHEFS Global Culinary Certification: 1. Read the requirements and decide if you are eligible for certification and at which level. 2. Decide which level you want to apply for. 3. Complete the registration process on the WORLDCHEFS website. 4. Pay the application fee, as part of the registration process. 5. Wait to receive your login details to your personal electronic learning account, called Learning Assistant. 6. Compile and submit your evidence using your Learning Assistant account. 7. Submit additional information if you are contacted by WORLDCHEFS for more details. 8. Monitor your Learning Assistant account for an update on your application (you can set up automatic updates). 9. Wait to receive notification of the outcome of your application. 10. Login details to access your electronic certificate will be sent to you if your application has been successful. CHEF CHEF CHEF ANTON BENT OSAMA MOSIMANN STIANSEN EL-SAYED OBE, DL MASTER CHEF CELEBRITY CHEF MASTER CHEF BOCUSE D’OR WINNER MULTIPLE MICHELIN (1993) STARS WINNER I like the international nature of The WORLDCHEFS certification I welcome the launch of the “the scheme: WORLDCHEFS is the scheme“ is very good for Chefs when we “certification scheme as it allows chefs global voice for the industry and it have to employ cooks from all over the around the world, no matter where they is wholly appropriate that they have world as a result of the globalisation of work, to get their skills and experience developed a scheme which can benefit the industry. „ recognised by WORLDCHEFS. „ the industry globally. „ WWW.WORLDCHEFS.ORG DON´T GET LEFT BEHIND WORLDCHEFS 310 rue de la Tour, Centra 278, 94576 Rungis Cedex, France // T: +33 (0) 1 46 87 65 10 // SKYPE: worldchefs_skype WWW.WORLDCHEFS.ORG.