Career Details

Certified Correctional Food Systems Manager

Description

Technical training and recognition of competence are the cornerstones of professional growth and advancement. The purpose of the CFSM certification is to provide members of ACFSA the opportunity to obtain that recognition, in addition to meeting ACA and correctional agency training requirements. Further, participation in this course will foster a professional and knowledgeable workforce in one of the key areas of the correctional environment: food service.

Certifying Organization

American Correctional Food Service Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

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Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

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Projected Job Growth

+3 %

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No formal educational credential

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Projected Job Growth

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No formal educational credential

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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