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Tionna Wells
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11.5.25

Vulcan Certified Chef Program: Free Hands-on Training for your Combi Oven

You have your new Chef'sCombi™, now it's time to get cooking! But where should you start? There are so many great features and cooking modes that come standard with Chef'sCombi—not to mention the many useful accessories—and you want to use them correctly. You've invested in this powerful, new technology, and whether you’re experienced in combi cooking or new to it altogether, some initial training will go a long way in getting the most out of your equipment. Luckily, the Vulcan Certified Chef Program (VCC Program) is now available and free with every Chef'sCombi purchase to help get your kitchen staff up to speed. Let our Vulcan Certified Chefs set you up for success.

What is the VCC Program?

The VCC Program is a free, hands-on training experience led by a Vulcan Certified Chef. It’s designed to help you learn and master your Vulcan equipment, from cooking to maintenance, with your staff in your kitchen. Trained VCCs will work with you on your menu to create real-world scenarios and streamline your workflow in real time, so you can maximize your investment from day one. 

A Vulcan Certified Chef is an experienced culinary professional trained and certified by Vulcan to provide on-site training. Each VCC brings real-world kitchen experience and understands the demands of high-volume, professional cooking environments, offering practical insights on Vulcan equipment.

What really defines this program is the technical expertise each VCC brings to the table. Beyond culinary skills, they're trained to be experts on Chef'sCombi's recipe programming, mixed load cooking, cleaning systems, and more, so your team learns not just what the oven can do, but how to use every feature effectively.

The Benefits of VCC Training

When you purchase a  Chef’sCombi, you’re not just getting top-tier equipment — you’re getting hands-on support at no extra cost. VCC training will allow you to fast-track your knowledge and ability to use your combi oven to its full potential.  This support includes:

  • On-Site, Real-World Training  
    Learn directly from a culinary expert through immersive, real-world training right in your kitchen for up to four hours.
  • Master Your Menu 
    Your training is tailored to your specific dishes and workflow, not generic recipes, so you can master your menu and improve production.
  • Maximize Your Investment 
    Learn how to get the most from your Chef’sCombi cooking modes. Operate, maintain, and optimize your Chef’sCombi for faster service and consistent results.
  • Build Team Confidence 
    Every team member can learn best practices for repeatable results. Take the guesswork out of combi cooking.

Whether you have the new Vulcan Chef’sCombi, or other Vulcan equipment, a Vulcan Certified Chef can help your team maximize performance across the line. 

How to Schedule Your Free Training

Ready for your training? Scheduling training is easy and convenient! Once your Chef'sCombi is delivered and installed, schedule your training here. You will be contacted by our VCC coordinators to plan the training. Once a VCC is assigned, they will work with you to find a convenient date and time for training and ask some questions about your operation to ensure the training is tailored to your needs. 

Want to Become a Vulcan Certified Chef?

We're looking for passionate, professional chefs to join our nationwide network of VCCs. This is a flexible, contract-based opportunity that will allow you to build your network to gain future opportunities in foodservice and consulting. Make a direct impact by helping others succeed with Vulcan equipment—email your resume to [email protected]. Click here for more VCC Program employment details.  

 

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