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The foodservice industry is the largest retail employment sector in the world1. Bringing in over USD 700 billion annually in the U.S.2, this career path provides individuals with ample opportunities for jobs and career growth. The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers program gives learners the skills they need to be qualified for in demand jobs in the hospitality and culinary arts career cluster and be prepared to grow with the industry. Start growing careers today!
The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification exam prepares candidates to start their journey in a professional kitchen as a cook. This certification is a part of the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Careers program and was developed with and sponsored by the World Association of Master Chefs, an organization created for culinary masters and professional chefs from around the world. In addition to validating understanding of sanitation and food safety principles, individuals who earn the World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification have the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for, such as set up procedures, food safety and sanitation, executing recipes, and time management in the kitchen.
The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification validates that learners know, understand, and can apply key principles required to be successful cooks. Professional cooks are in demand! The global food service industry is expected to reach USD 5.1 trillion by 20303. By earning this certification, learners can effectively communicate to employers that they are ready to enter the professional kitchen and immediately start working as a cook.
The World Association of Master Chefs (WAMC) is a prestigious international organization that unites Hospitality workers, professional chefs and culinary experts from around the globe. Dedicated to advancing culinary excellence, WAMC fosters a global network spanning over 60 countries for the exchange of knowledge, skills, and innovation in Hospitality and culinary arts. Through competitions, certifications, and educational programs, the association promotes the highest standards in cuisine while encouraging sustainability, creativity, and professionalism. With a commitment to preserving culinary traditions and embracing modern culinary techniques, the WAMC plays a vital role in shaping the future of global gastronomy.
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To successfully prepare for the World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification, learners should have at least 150 hours of instruction. To help candidates prepare to earn their certifications, Certiport has partnered with several learning courseware developers with proven track records of increasing pass rates.
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These performance-based assessment and test preparation tools help individuals achieve certification credentials. Many of your students will be anxious to assess their knowledge of applications prior to taking the certification exams. Additionally, we recognize the need for educators to properly assess an individual’s knowledge. Certiport provides CertPREP Practice Tests that are powered by GMetrix. These tests, with included reporting and insight features, ensure your students are adequately prepared to take their certification exam.
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The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations exam certifies that a candidate has successfully demonstrated the essential knowledge and skills necessary to work professionally in an entry-level position as a cook in a commercial kitchen. In addition to understanding the principles of food safety and sanitation, candidates who earn this certification possess the required skills and knowledge in culinary arts, including knife skills, recipe execution, and time management.
A candidate who earns this certification is qualified to work in a kitchen as a cook, such restaurant, short order, delicatessen, line or station, and/or prep cooks. Download the items below to discover more.
Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome. Representing your credential as a badge gives you the ability to share your skills online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time.
The World Association of Master Chefs – Culinary Foundations certification validates foundational-level understanding of core concepts related to working as a cook in a professional kitchen. Your digital badge makes it easy for you to promote these abilities to potential employers on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, as well as email and online portfolios. Individuals can click on your badge to verify and learn more about the details of your culinary arts knowledge and certification.
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