Calling All Rep Chefs
Introducing the MAFSI M Chef Collective
Launching July 8th for Rep Chef Members!
MAFSI M Chef Collective & Certification
M Chef Committee
Increase MAFSI member and industry awareness of the value of culinary training and selling as well as identify and develop educational programs addressing specified and broad-based culinary training and develop a certification program for rep chefs that will become a new industry standard.
Calling all MAFSI Chefs
MAFSI M Chef Certification
MAFSI M Chef Certification for Rep Chefs offers 3 Levels of Certification.
M Chef 1 Star Certification
M Chef 2 Star Certification
M Chef Certification Requirements
Requirement
Description
Applicable?
Point Value
M Chef 1 Star Certified (must have 6 points to qualify)
You must complete the Foodservice 101 curriculum, prior to application at foodservice101.org.
Required
Resume with Work History
You must provide your resume with work history, upon application.
Required
Two Professional References
You must provide two professional references, upon application.
Required
Chef Experience - Chef De Partie
Worked as chef de partie, ran a station in a restaurant or hotel and was responsible for the station's performance for at least 5 years.
2
Management
Has managed a team of at least three (3) or more with references and roles provided.
1
Certification - CFSP
Holds an active Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) Certificate
2
Certification - ServSafe
Is ServSafe certified at a Manager Level with an active certificate.
1
Industry Experience
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least 24 months.
2
Industry Memberships
Has an active membership in at least one Chef Association (e.g. ACF).
1
Exam - Written
Written Exam: MAFSI 101 Basic Channels, Equipment Solution Basics, ethics and professionalism. Exam to be done at either MAFSI or NAFEM and will be proctored by an M Chef Committee Member. Must score at least 75% on exam
Required
Total Points Required for M Chef 1 Star Certification
You must have at least 6 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 1 Star Certification out of 9 possible points.
6 of 9 Points
M Chef 2 Star Certified (must have 9 points to qualify)
Has been a Sous Chef or second in command of a brigade for two year or more.
1
Cooking Experience
Has been a CDC (Chef de Cuisine) for two (2) years or more.
2
Chef - Years
Has been a professional chef for a minimum of ten (10) years. This time frame can include time as a rep group chef.
2
Management
Has managed a team of at least ten (10) or more with references and roles provided.
2
Industry Experience
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least 48 months.
2
Professional Degree
Holds a Culinary Degree or Certificate.
2
Trade Shows - NAFEM/NRA
Holds a Culinary Degree or Certificate.
1
Exam - Written
Written Exam: Specific equipment details/issues, solution orientation around dynamics and scenarios in regards to fitting a food program with the right piece of equipment, food service 201 questions Must score at least 75% on exam.
Required
Exam - Practical
Practical Exam: Advanced culinary techniques via equipment, e.g., show sous vide, egg cookery, high volume protein temps programs in combi and blast chiller or combi used in four different methods for speed, consistent quality.
Required
Total Points Required for M Chef 2 Star Certification
You must have at least 9 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 2 Star Certification out of 12 possible points.
9 of 12 Points
M Chef 3 Star Certified (must have 11 points to qualify)
Has Executive Chef experience to include managing a culinary operation.
3
Cooking Experience
Has cooked and managed the cooking for over 500 ppl in one sitting with example provided.
2
Chef - Years
Has been a professional chef for a minimum of twenty (20) years. This time frame can include time as a rep group chef.
2
Industry Experience
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least ten (10) years.
2
Management
Has managed a team of at least twenty (20) or more with references and roles provided.
2
Professional Degree
Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science or Food Studies.
1
Sommelier
Has completed wine training Level 1 Sommelier or equivalent.
1
Exam - Written
Written Exam: Provide a menu and kitchen equipment concept around a randomly chosen concept to include an outline of concepts with a detailed .
Required
Exam - Practical
Practical Exam: Provide a live demo in front of the board on a piece of equipment chosen by the Board of Directors.
Required
Total Points Required for M Chef 3 Star Certification
You must have at least 11 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 2 Star Certification out of 13 possible points.
11 of 13 Points
Requirement
M Chef 1 Star Certified (must have 6 points to qualify)
Resume with Work History
Two Professional References
Chef Experience - Chef De Partie
Management
Certification - CFSP
Certification - ServSafe
Industry Experience
Industry Memberships
Exam - Written
Total Points Required for M Chef 1 Star Certification
M Chef 2 Star Certified (must have 9 points to qualify)
Cooking Experience
Chef - Years
Management
Industry Experience
Professional Degree
Trade Shows - NAFEM/NRA
Exam - Written
Exam - Practical
Total Points Required for M Chef 2 Star Certification
M Chef 3 Star Certified (must have 11 points to qualify)
Cooking Experience
Chef - Years
Industry Experience
Management
Professional Degree
Sommelier
Exam - Written
Exam - Practical
Total Points Required for M Chef 3 Star Certification
Description
M Chef 1 Star Certified (must have 6 points to qualify)
You must complete the Foodservice 101 curriculum, prior to application at foodservice101.org.
You must provide your resume with work history, upon application.
You must provide two professional references, upon application.
Worked as chef de partie, ran a station in a restaurant or hotel and was responsible for the station's performance for at least 5 years.
Has managed a team of at least three (3) or more with references and roles provided.
Holds an active Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) Certificate
Is ServSafe certified at a Manager Level with an active certificate.
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least 24 months.
Has an active membership in at least one Chef Association (e.g. ACF).
Written Exam: MAFSI 101 Basic Channels, Equipment Solution Basics, ethics and professionalism. Exam to be done at either MAFSI or NAFEM and will be proctored by an M Chef Committee Member. Must score at least 75% on exam
You must have at least 6 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 1 Star Certification out of 9 possible points.
M Chef 2 Star Certified (must have 9 points to qualify)
Has been a Sous Chef or second in command of a brigade for two year or more.
Has been a CDC (Chef de Cuisine) for two (2) years or more.
Has been a professional chef for a minimum of ten (10) years. This time frame can include time as a rep group chef.
Has managed a team of at least ten (10) or more with references and roles provided.
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least 48 months.
Holds a Culinary Degree or Certificate.
Holds a Culinary Degree or Certificate.
Written Exam: Specific equipment details/issues, solution orientation around dynamics and scenarios in regards to fitting a food program with the right piece of equipment, food service 201 questions Must score at least 75% on exam.
Practical Exam: Advanced culinary techniques via equipment, e.g., show sous vide, egg cookery, high volume protein temps programs in combi and blast chiller or combi used in four different methods for speed, consistent quality.
You must have at least 9 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 2 Star Certification out of 12 possible points.
M Chef 3 Star Certified (must have 11 points to qualify)
Has Executive Chef experience to include managing a culinary operation.
Has cooked and managed the cooking for over 500 ppl in one sitting with example provided.
Has been a professional chef for a minimum of twenty (20) years. This time frame can include time as a rep group chef.
Has worked in the manufacturers rep industry for at least ten (10) years.
Has managed a team of at least twenty (20) or more with references and roles provided.
Holds a bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science or Food Studies.
Has completed wine training Level 1 Sommelier or equivalent.
Written Exam: Provide a menu and kitchen equipment concept around a randomly chosen concept to include an outline of concepts with a detailed .
Practical Exam: Provide a live demo in front of the board on a piece of equipment chosen by the Board of Directors.
You must have at least 11 points to be eligible for the M Chef Level 2 Star Certification out of 13 possible points.
Applicable?
M Chef 1 Star Certified (must have 6 points to qualify)
M Chef 2 Star Certified (must have 9 points to qualify)
M Chef 3 Star Certified (must have 11 points to qualify)
Point Value
M Chef 1 Star Certified (must have 6 points to qualify)
Required
Required
Required
2
1
2
1
2
1
Required
6 of 9 Points
M Chef 2 Star Certified (must have 9 points to qualify)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Required
Required
9 of 12 Points
M Chef 3 Star Certified (must have 11 points to qualify)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
Required
Required
11 of 13 Points