Career Details

Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook

Description

The purpose of the certification examinations is to assess and objectively measure the knowledge and skills of a candidate to determine if they meet ACF standards. Certification will expire in 3 years with no opportunity for recertification; however, we do encourage you to consider upgrading your certification at that point.

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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Certificates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Median Annual Income

$58,920

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

EnterprisingRealisticConventional

Cooks, Fast Food

Median Annual Income

$29,260

Projected Job Growth

-14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Median Annual Income

$35,320

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

RealisticConventional

Cooks, Private Household

Median Annual Income

$42,590

Projected Job Growth

-6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

RealisticConventionalSocial

Cooks, Restaurant

Median Annual Income

$35,780

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Food Preparation Workers

Median Annual Income

$32,420

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

RealisticConventional

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median Annual Income

$29,540

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Bakers

Median Annual Income

$34,950

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

RealisticConventional