Assessing objective and subjective factors of culinary career success: Exploring the influence of industry certifications

Amidst a growing industry, foodservice professionals are seeking certifications to differentiate themselves from the competition. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) provides the most comprehensive culinary certification program in the United States, promoting professional development through spe...

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Published in:Journal of culinary science & technology 2016-01, Vol.14 (1), p.36-58
Main Authors: Johnston, Nicholas Edward, Phelan, Kelly Virginia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career success
Careers
Certification
chef
Food service
objective factors
Professional development
subjective factors
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Summary:Amidst a growing industry, foodservice professionals are seeking certifications to differentiate themselves from the competition. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) provides the most comprehensive culinary certification program in the United States, promoting professional development through specialized training in the culinary arts. Proponents of the ACF certification program boast benefits such as increased pay and prestige. However, there has been limited research focusing on the relationship between professional foodservice certifications and perceived career success. This study examined the relationships between culinary certifications and objective (i.e. salary) and subjective (i.e. job satisfaction, self-efficacy) indicators of career success.
ISSN:1542-8052
1542-8044
DOI:10.1080/15428052.2015.1080641