NAFEM’s Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) credential was
established in 1987. It is the most important industry certification for
foodservice professionals. Globally recognized and demanded, the
CFSP program enables organizations to compete more effectively by
providing a more knowledgeable, better qualified and more motivated team.
- raise the professional standards and quality of the foodservice industry;
- encourage continuing educational development among foodservice professionals;
- foster self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement in the foodservice
industry; and
- award special recognition to those foodservice professionals who have demonstrated
high levels of competence and ethics.
The CFSP program recognizes competence in all aspects of the foodservice
industry. If you’re an experienced foodservice professional looking to solidify
your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your advancement potential, the
CFSP credential is right for you.
- Submit your application fee.
- To participate in the exam you are required to document 35 points of
foodservice experience. (See where you stand by downloading and completing
the Point Accumulation Worksheet.)
- Successfully complete a written examination (score at least 75%) within one
year of application
Please note: Payments for a CFSP Product Package, or any a la carte item, are not transferable or refundable.
- Non-NAFEM Members: You must create an account to have access to a secure area within our site. Create an acount, then complete the online CFSP application.
- Current NAFEM Members: Login to complete the online CFSP application
View a list of frequently asked questions about the CFSP Program.