ProStart National Certificate of Achievement

Practical uses

1. 01

   Handle food safely and serve customers in restaurants and hotels.

2. 02

   Meet health-code requirements that employers must document.

3. 03

   Move into shift-lead or kitchen-management roles.

How to get it

1. 1.

   Visit National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)'s official site and search "ProStart National Certificate of Achievement" for requirements, cost, and test dates.

2. 2.

   Ask your school, career center, or employer whether they offer training or will pay the exam fee.

3. 3.

   Enroll in an approved prep course or work through the official study guide.

4. 4.

   Schedule and pass the exam (plus any hands-on test) at an authorized site.

5. 5.

   Save your certificate, note the renewal date, and add it to your résumé.

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