Certified Food Service Professional Scheme from CESA

To successfully achieve the CFSP designation (and the benefits that accrue), candidates must do all of the following:

study for and pass a comprehensive written test.
attend a half day seminar before the test.
prove specific levels of experience in the industry.
show a commitment to personal development through the completion of recognised education/training programmes.
demonstrate active involvement in the industry.
pay a specified biennial subscription to maintain CFSP status.
maintain the above if they wish to continue to use the CFSP designation and receive regular communication from the programme.

Individuals within the industry for whom the qualification will be most beneficial are likely to be:

Sales, marketing, customer service (although anyone working in the industry would benefit).
Upper and middle management.
Working for a manufacturer, distributor or end user in the Food Service industry in the UK.
Minimum 3 years experience in the industry (although the course is also useful for people new to the industry).
Interested in personal growth, ambitious, inspirational and competitive.

The types of organisations which might employ these individuals and are predisposed to engage with a personal development programme of this nature.

They are likely to be:

Involved in catering equipment or other food service/hospitality related products and services.
Manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or UK agent.
Engaged in or running customer training programmes.
Have senior management who encourage personal development and training amongst staff.

Improve your personal competitive position.
become more effective in your role - both within your organisation and the sector - by increasing and broadening your knowledge of the industry and demonstrating a more professional approach.
Recognition of your food service industry specific knowledge.
Gain industry recognition by achieving a qualification that is accepted and respected by key employers, industry bodies (such as CESA) and peers.
Enjoy the confidence, success and satisfaction gained by furthering your own personal development and growth.
Demonstrate your accomplishment by using the CFSP designation on business cards and other personal documents.

The only qualification for staff that is specific to the food service industry.
Show industry leadership by encouraging higher levels of professionalism within the sector and help to raise the profile of the ‘supplier’ community.
Compete more effectively through having a better qualified, more knowledgeable and more professional workforce.
Increase motivation and engagement amongst key customer facing employees by developing their own skills and knowledge as well as encouraging and facilitating their own personal and professional development.