What is the meaning of cce after a chef title name?

Answer 1

CCE after a chef's name, is a certification earned based on completed course work (schooling), years of experience, and the completion of a required exam. The Certification is provided by the American Culinary Federation, and they are the governing body, that decide the required qualifications to obtain this credential, and they also administer the exam. What it stands for is C>C>E>= Certified Culinary Educator. It allows those with this credential, to act as a mentoring chef and train and certify Apprenticed chefs, or to teach in an ACF recognized Culinary Education Program. Other designations are , CCC= Certified Chef de Cuisine, CEC= Certified Executive Chef, (Very difficult as well, and very prestigious, most chefs even executive chefs...opt for the CCC certification vs the CEC because it is a little easier to get, and it still carries a fair amount of weight in and of itself.) CMC= Certified Master Chef (this is a really hard one to get, and not many chefs can qualify.) CC -certified Culinarian ( this certification is more for nonprofessional "foodies", or cooks just starting out, that want to get a solid core foundation of knowledge. Preparing for the CC exam, will provide that. These are all (except CC) professional designations earned through years of study, practice, work experience and accomplishment. Not easy to obtain, and definitely well deserved for those who aspire to earn them. They tell potential employers, that you will bring a specific skill set to the table, one that is at a level that is held to a higher standard.

I have been a chef for 22 years and have earned my designations as: CEC, CCE, and CEPC (certified executive Pastry Chef).