Electrolux Professional hosts CFSP course, led by Keith Warren
The latest CFSP (Certified Food Service Professional) course ran at a brand new venue, but was led by a familiar face. The new venue was the Electrolux Professional Center of Excellence in Luton, while the familiar face was FEA’s former CE, Keith Warren CFSP.
Speaking of the new venue, Warren said, “The Electrolux Professional site provided the perfect opportunity for me to point out aspects of the equipment that we were discussing, with the wide range of cooking, refrigeration, accelerated cooking, warewashing and other products on display in the showroom. When we got to cook-chill, the Electrolux Professional chef, Stuart Flint CFSP, was able to give a short practical demonstration of equipment.”
The appeal of the course was reflected in the wide spread of occupations of the students on this occasion, including service staff, designers, a leisure sector consultant, sales personnel, customer support and specifiers.
Paul Wright CFSP, marketing manager UK & Ireland, Electrolux Professional, said, “It was a pleasure to host the course and welcome delegates here. Speaking personally, doing CFSP helped me massively in getting a better understanding of how the foodservice industry operates.”
With more than 700 graduates in the UK alone, the CFSP programme has established itself as the benchmark for developing and recognising knowledge within the foodservice sector. Developed by FEA in conjunction with NAFEM in the USA, no other course delivers the insight and understanding of the systems and processes that make the foodservice industry tick. The breadth of the course makes it equally relevant to foodservice operators, equipment manufacturers, service providers, dealers and consultants.
CFSP is also recognised internationally, with programmes running in the USA, Australia, UEA, Sweden and Italy, and significant interest in other European countries.
“The more we do to establish common knowledge across the industry, the more effective our sector will be,” says Warren. “Clear understanding leads to better decisions, whether you are an operator choosing equipment or a supplier offering advice.”
CFSP is recognised by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service and officially CPD certified. Students must complete a workbook (equivalent to around 30 hours of study) and then attend a one-day seminar followed by a three hour exam. For businesses, CFSP is a way to raise the professionalism and morale of the workforce, giving individuals the knowledge to improve understanding and performance while boosting their self-esteem. For the individual, CFSP is a powerful, CV-enhancing piece of training.
Graduates who successfully completed this latest course will have their certificates presented at an awards ceremony during the HRC exhibition in March. Anyone interested in finding out more about CFSP can visit www.cfsp.org.uk or email jocelyn.shawyer@fea.org.uk.