9 Reasons to be a Chef
In the recent ACF blog post, “9 Reasons to be a Chef”, writer Paul Sorgule reflects on the moment he started his chef career and…
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New look at 123ce.com!
We are pleased to announce our new look! 123ce’s updated website is both functional and inviting. Designed with an emphasis on easy access to valuable…
Smartphone Food Photography
Turn your phone upside down. This significantly improves the field of depth of the photo for wide shots. It also captures a better angle of…
Earning Potential-Benefits of becoming ACF certified
One of the advantages to becoming an ACF certified chef is the opportunity to increase your salary and wages. According to the ACF, certified chefs…
Share with us your best (+worst) cooking experiences, kitchen stories = mishaps
Great food often invokes a reaction, just like the time when Chef Nancy Silverton made a dessert so delicious it brought Julia Child to tears.…
A Sour Taste for Your Mouth – Shocking Chef Stories!
Have you ever wanted to know the secrets inside a chef’s kitchen? Thanks to an article from Food Network, some shocking facts have been released…
Making certification as easy as 123!
We have provided the link to all PDF reading material on the ACF’s website. Whether you are looking for more information on the ACF organization,…
Cook Versus Chef – Increase your earning potential with two new ACF Designations for cooks
The main difference between a cook and a chef is that cooks usually work entry-level positions that do not require formal culinary education. The ACF…
Food Trucks Are More than Just a “Fad”
Food trucks are by no means a new way to serve quality food to consumers. However, gourmet food trucks, trucks that are equipped with on-board…
Better Safe than Salmonella
Although the risks and warnings of the Salmonella disease feel like “old news,” food safety is still a highly overlooked issue in most restaurant kitchens.…
Safety in the Kitchen
The food industry is responsible for following safe handling and delivery procedures. 123ce provides ACF-Approved courses in the sanitation and safety area, including comprehensive reviews…
What is the ACF and Why Become ACF Certified?
The ACF, American Culinary Federation, is “a professional organization for chefs and cooks, founded in 1929. The ACF is based on promoting the professional…
Successful Restaurants “Sweat the Small Stuff”
Hospitality-based businesses, such as hotels or restaurants, are common places for certified chefs to work. Chefs understand the importance of pleasing the guest/customer. Consequently, customers…
See What Students Are Saying!
Student Testimonial #1: “A very valuable experience. The structure of the program was perfect for me and easy to navigate.” – T. Martin for Cost…
Advance your Culinary Career with these ACF Pathways
123ce.com has been helping chefs and cooks advance their career through ACF Certification since 1984. Whether you are a line cook or pastry chef looking…