Content
2 modules
Difficulty
Basic
Course length
10 mins
Instructor
1 - MAFSI M Chef

Description
M Chef 1-Star Certification Instructions & Criteria Review
STEP 1: Certification Instructions and Criteria Review
Congratulations on getting M Chef 1-Star Certified! It is one of the best moves you can make for your career and your rep firm. The benefits go beyond a certification; it’s a whole package of opportunities that can help you grow as a chef, connect with others in the industry, and bring more value to your team.
Requirements for M Chef 1-Star Certification:
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Only MAFSI Member Rep Chefs can participate.
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All Rep Chefs must complete 1-Star, then 2-Star and then 3-Star.
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If you fail the Written Exam, you must wait 30 days to retake the exam.
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You must upload the following Required Documents and Checklist Documents to attain 6 out of the 9 possible points to qualify for M Chef 1-Star Certification.
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You can start and stop during the course or uploads. You do not need to complete the certification during one sitting.
Timeline:
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Typically, a MAFSI Rep Chef can start and finish the process within two weeks, including M Chef Instructor(s) Review and Approval of Documents.
Passing Grade for M Chef 1-Star Certification:
Upon Successful Completion of M Chef 1-Star Certification, you will be mailed the following:
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M Chef 1-Star Framed Certificate
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M Chef 1-Star Apron
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M Chef 1-Star Patch for your Chef's Coat (as well as digital embroidery files and high res M Chef 1-Star logos)
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M Chef 1-Star Lapel Pin
Additional Benefits:
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Your Headshot with Company Information listed on the MAFSI M Chef Webpage and MAFSI Website.
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Social Media Announcement on all MAFSI Channels.
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Invitation to M Chef Quarterly Meetings
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Access to Valuable M Chef Resources
Failing Grade for M Chef 1-Star Certification:
If you do not pass the certification, your Instructor will reach out by email with a list of items that need to be corrected. If you fail just the Written Exam, you must wait 30 days to retake it.
Questions? Email us at mchef@mafsi.org or call us at 404-214-9474.
Objectives
Helpful Hints Before You Begin
Gather Important Documents
Before you start the certification steps, we recommend pulling together the documents that you will need to upload for your M Chef 1-Star Certification.
Document Types Accepted: Microsoft Word, PDF, PNG or JPEG.
Required Documents:
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REQUIRED ITEM 1: Foodservice 101 Completion Certificate (Required)
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REQUIRED ITEM 2: Your Resume with Work History (Required)
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REQUIRED ITEM 3: Professional Reference Letter #1 (Required)
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REQUIRED ITEM 3: Professional Reference Letter #2 (Required)
Graded Checklist Documents (Need 6 out 9 Possible Points):
Important: You only need to upload documents for Checklist Items where you answer "Yes".
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CHECKLIST ITEM 1: Resume showing at least 5 years' experience as a Chef De Partie (2 Points)
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CHECKLIST ITEM 2: Two professional references/letters showing you managed at least 3 or more personnel, including your roles (1 Point)
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CHECKLIST ITEM 3: Your Current CFSP Certificate from NAFEM (2 Points)
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CHECKLIST ITEM 4: Your Current ServSafe Manager Certificate from NRA (1 Point)
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CHECKLIST ITEM 5: A letter from a Principal or Manager at your MAFSI Rep Firm showing you have worked for the company for at least 24 months (2 years), including your start date (2 Points)
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CHECKLIST ITEM 6: Your Current Chef Association Membership Certificate and/or Membership Dues Receipt (e.g. ACF) (1 Point)
Questions? Email us at mchef@mafsi.org or call us at 404-214-9474.
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STEP 1: M Chef 1-Star CRITERIA REVIEW
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