IFSEA is honored to offer the U.S. Military the opportunity to earn professional certification designations.  The certification program is a sample of IFSEA's dedication to preparing U.S. Military personnel for careers following active duty.


Why Obtain Certification?    
Boosts Resume & Prepares for workforce following Active Duty
Highlights Your Skills, Experience, Talents
Denotes Professionalism
Shows Career Commitment
Peer Prestige/Esteem

IFSEA offers three levels of certification:
Certified Food Manager (CFM)
Certified Food Executive (CFE)
Master Certified Food Executive (MCFE)

Methods to Take Exam
1.  Written Exam with Scantron Answer Sheet:  Results are mailed approximately two weeks following exam
2.  Online Exam:  Results are available directly following the exam

Recommended for:
-Industry professionals with less than 3 years experience
-Military E-4, E-5, E-6 and higher

CFM Exam
-80 Questions
-Demonstrates your knowledge in the following areas:
     Basic Cooking
     Beverages and Wines
     Dining Room Service
     Dining Room Setup
     General Industry Knowledge
     Human Resources and Management
     Menu Development
     Purchasing
     Accounting and Cash Management
     Sanitation

Recommended for:
-Current CFM professionals looking to take the next step in the certification level
-Industry professionals with more than 3 years experience with some management
-Industry managers and executives

CFE Exam:
-80 Questions
-Tougher than the CFM exam
-Demonstrates your knowledge in the following are:
     Menu Design and Analysis
     Kitchen Management and Food Production
     Service Management
     Purchasing and Inventory Control
     Accounting and Financial Management
     Marketing
     Beverage Management
     Human Resources Management

Recommended For:
-Current CFE professionals who strive for the highest certification level
-Industry professionals with 7 years or more experience, including management
-Industry executives


MCFE Exam:
-200 Questions
-Toughest IFSEA Certification Exam
-Demonstrates your knowledge in the following areas:
     Menu Design and Analysis
     Kitchen Management and Food Production
     Service Management
     Purchasing and Inventory Control
     Marketing
     Beverage Management
     Human Resource Management

For more in-depth information on earning an IFSEA Certification or to apply, please click on the appropriate branch that is listed at the top of this web page.