Auburn’s Eveliene McCall recently earned the certified culinarian (CC) designation from the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

McCall is a para-educator of culinary arts at Mountainview High School and a member of ACF Washington State Chefs Association.

ACF operates the only comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States and currently certifies nearly 9,000 professionals worldwide. Candidates for ACF certification must have a high level of work and educational experience, and pass both a written and practical examination. In addition, candidates must complete coursework in food safety, nutrition and supervisory management.

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America.