IFSEA - International Food Service Executives Association

Why Should You Obtain Certification?

Highlights Your Experience

Denotes Professionalism

Shows Career Commitment

Job Search Advantage

Peer Prestige/Esteem

Personal Self-Fulfillment

Use your CFM/CFE on Business Cards, Resumes etc.

Some of the Benefits You Will Receive

Handsome Wall Plaque/Certificate

Employer Notification Letter

Prestigious Lapel Pin

Formal IFSEA Conference Presentation

Industry Wide Recognition

Certification from America's 1st (1901)and finest Food Service Association.

You may already have sufficient knowledge to pass IFSEA's prestigious certification as one of these levels: "Master Certified Food Executive" (MCFE), "Certified Food Executive"(CFE) or "Certified Food Manager" (CFM) Or there are study materials and classes you can use to prepare. MCFE is the highest, most difficult test, and of course thus the most prestigious to attain. Your career accomplishments deserve recognition by putting MCFE, CFE or CFM after your name. No forms, just contact HQ to take the test, pass, and you are done. Certification is a pinnacle of food service success. Dare yourself to reward yourself!

IFSEA Certification
Reflects the highest level of professionalism in your work experience and educational background...and recognizes any association membership and community service activities. It says you have achieved all the necessary job skills. and...
..gives you that critical extra special edge to stand out in today's highly competitive work place. College isn't enough. Professionals who highlight their differences land the best jobs. Let certification make a crucial difference in YOUR career!

Cost for Members: MCFE - $99 CFE - $99 CFM - $99 Recertification (CFE Only) - $50	Cost for Non-Members MCFE - $109 CFE - $109 CFM - $109 Recertification - $60

The IFSEA Certification Review Board is pleased by your interest in professional certification through IFSEA's 43 year old program. IFSEA members wear their certification pins proudly, and receive many comments from people wondering what it is - which opens the opportunity for us to "brag" about ourselves and our industry. You never know where your next opportunity will come from; it just might be from your achieving certification. We applaud you for your interest in your future, and we wish you every success in this endeavor.