Welcome to ACFEF Culinary Apprenticeship!

Whether you are interested in becoming an apprentice or starting an Apprenticeship Program you have come to the right place.

ACFEF Apprenticeship operates a 1,000 hour, a two year (4,000 hour), a three year (6,000 hour) and a hybrid program that combines on-the-job training with related instruction.

Apprentices work full-time under a qualified supervising chef in the food service industry. Once the program is completed, apprentice graduates are eligible to test for Certified Culinarian (CC) or Certified Pastry Chef (CPC).

Becoming an Apprenticeship Program is investing in the future of professional chefs. Start today by reviewing the four ACFEF training models and choosing a program type that fits your organization.

For more information visit our FAQs page or contact us! We are here to help you. Email apprenticeship@acfchefs.net or call (800) 624-9458.

Get Our New Apprenticeship Training Modules and Book

The ACFEF Apprenticeship Program recently partnered with American Technical Publishers to create National Apprenticeship Training Program for Cooks. The educational resource is available in 10 individual modules or a complete book. More