Those who earn the certification are more qualified to begin a career within the restaurant and culinary industries. The certification validates fluency in culinary techniques, food safety, meat selection and retail cut identification. Our member scientists have worked closely with CEV to ensure high quality, accurate, science-based training materials for the food safety certification.”Ĭulinary Meat Selection & Cookery CertificationĪccording to the National Restaurant Association, 1.6 million new restaurant jobs will be created by 2028. “Our partnership with CEV is a strategic part of the American Meat Science Association’s efforts to recruit and equip the next generation of meat scientists. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems The certification exam consists of 100 questions and assesses knowledge and skills from the following weighted industry standards:įood Handling, Packaging & Storage Procedures Those who earn the certification are more qualified and prepared to begin a variety of food handling, food storage and food safety careers. The certification validates the expertise and skills needed to enter the meat and food industries. In 2016 alone, more than 21 million people were employed in food safety, fraud and security jobs, which accounted for over 11 percent of total U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the food safety field is expected to grow at a rate of 27 percent over the next decade.