Training Courses
in Commercial Food
Equipment Service

Earn Your Mark of Excellence

At CFESA, we provide industry-leading training courses that stand as benchmarks of excellence for your professional toolkit. 
Our courses are designed to elevate your skills and ensure you are at the forefront of food equipment service.

33x33: Fueling the Future, One Technician at a Time

Follow our progress as we aim to complete 33,000 trainings by 2033.

Meet the Trainer

Daniel Reese, CFESA’s Director of Training, began his career in 1979.
His passion for teaching and the joy of witnessing technicians’ breakthrough
moments has fueled his journey from technician to co-owner, and now mentor.
A CFESA-awarded trainer and avid golfer, Daniel dedicates his expertise to
nurturing the next generation of food equipment service professionals.

Upcoming Training Courses


  • EGSW 5/5 - 5/10
     May 5, 2025 - May 10, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The EGS&W course focus is hands-on troubleshooting. This course is designed for the technician who has worked in the field for two years or less or needs a confidence boost to work independently. Technicians must be familiar with the electric, gas, and steam theory and possess a basic mechanical aptitude. Course Cost = $1000 for (more…)


  • EGSW Cali 5.5-5.10
     May 10, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The EGS&W course focus is hands-on troubleshooting. This course is designed for the technician who has worked in the field for two years or less or needs a confidence boost to work independently. Technicians must be familiar with the electric, gas, and steam theory and possess a basic mechanical aptitude. Course Cost = $1000 for (more…)


  • NTT 6.2 - 6.6
     June 2, 2025 - June 6, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is a specialized training course for those looking to enter or have been recently hired into the foodservice equipment repair industry. The candidates for this training will have little to no industry knowledge or skill set. This five-day class will act as the springboard of their career. The training will include company expectations, customer (more…)


  • NTT Cali 7.21-7.25
     July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This is a specialized training course for those looking to enter or have been recently hired into the foodservice equipment repair industry. The candidates for this training will have little to no industry knowledge or skill set. This five-day class will act as the springboard of their career. The training will include company expectations, customer (more…)


  • Middle Management 7.29-7.31
     July 29, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

THIS COURSE IS FOR CFESA MEMBERS ONLY Management Level 1 training is a three-day course designed to assist managers in their daily activities from planning to completion. This course is available to any type of manager within the food service repair industry. The class focuses on the daily operations of the commercial kitchen repair industry (more…)


  • EGSW 8/4 - 8/9
     August 4, 2025 - August 9, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The EGS&W course focus is hands-on troubleshooting. This course is designed for the technician who has worked in the field for two years or less or needs a confidence boost to work independently. Technicians must be familiar with the electric, gas, and steam theory and possess a basic mechanical aptitude. Course Cost = $1000 for (more…)


  • 3 DAY ELECTRIC 8.18 - 8.20
     August 18, 2025 - August 20, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hotel Link: Click Here   Training Refund Policy Effective Jan. 1, 2017:. (applies to ESGW, Refrigeration, NTT, Basic Electric, and management Training) There will be no refunds issued for any CFESA training classes. If a company is not able to send their participant to the course, 50% of the course registration fee will be automatically (more…)


  • TRAIN THE TRAINER 8/21 - 8/22
     August 21, 2025 - August 22, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

THIS COURSE IS FOR CFESA MEMBERS ONLY HOTEL: CLICK HERE Who should attend? Any CFESA member who is familiar with training as part of their current role. (Official Trainers, Senior Techs who train, etc.) What will you learn in this course? Efficient ways of training How to maintain control of the classroom How to make (more…)


  • EGSW Cali 8.25-8.30
     August 25, 2025 - August 30, 2025
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The EGS&W course focus is hands-on troubleshooting. This course is designed for the technician who has worked in the field for two years or less or needs a confidence boost to work independently. Technicians must be familiar with the electric, gas, and steam theory and possess a basic mechanical aptitude. Course Cost = $1000 for (more…)


  • REFRIGERATION 9.8 - 9.12
     September 8, 2025 - September 12, 2025
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements: CFESA Electrical Certification (or approval from CFESA HQ) EPA recovery line I & II (technicians who have not earned the CFESA Electrical Certification must contact Dan Reese, CFESA Director of Training, for approval to attend this class) Hotel Link: CLICK HERE Refrigeration Training Class is a five-day course specifically designed to cover the basic (more…)

What Makes Us Different?

State-Of-The-Art Facility

Our training facility features four
kitchens and conference spaces.

Hands-On Experience

All technicians get essential, real-time
experience with advanced equipment.

Comprehensive Education

All training blends theoretical knowledge
with practical troubleshooting and repairs.

Beyond Training

We’re partners in your ongoing learning,
fostering a culture of excellence and safety.

Build Your Future, on Us

At CFESA, we’re committed to making training accessible. That’s why we offer scholarships to help aspiring and current technicians further their education in commercial food equipment service. CFESA scholarships can be applied to our courses or essential tools and resources.

Our Facility, Your Classroom

Looking for a versatile space for your training needs? Our training facility spans more than 3,200 square feet and can handle it all, from conducting basic maintenance and repair of commercial food equipment to introducing new product lines or enhancing soft skills through classroom learning.