Career Details

School Nutrition Specialist

Description

The Credentialing Program of the School Nutrition Association was created to enhance the professional image of school nutrition professionals. A key purpose of the Association is to develop and encourage the highest standards and provide education programs for professional development of school food and nutrition personnel. The Credentialing Program includes Academic Experience, Key Area Hours and knowledge and skills.

Certifying Organization

School Nutrition 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? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Working Pastry Chef

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American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Correctional Foodservice Professional

Certifying Organization

American Correctional Food Service Association

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

The Culinary Institute of America

Type

B - Advanced

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