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Membership

Membership Categories

 Membership categories are designed to follow your professional culinary career. Choose the designation that best describes you. 

Professional Member

Professional Member

Professional Member

 A Professional Member is an individual fully committed to the culinary profession, working as a chef, kitchen manager, baker or related role within the hospitality or allied industries. 

Associate Member

Professional Member

Professional Member

 An Associate Member is an individual under 25 years old with employment in the culinary profession or a related field, or a student or apprentice enrolled in an ACF-accredited program regardless of age. 

Vendor Member

Professional Member

ACF Property Membership

 A Vendor Member is an individual representing a business providing goods or services to the culinary industry. 

ACF Property Membership

ACF Property Membership

ACF Property Membership

 A  property membership with the American Culinary Federation offers an  affordable option to enroll your company’s employees in the largest  professional chefs’ organization in North America. This membership  provides your employees networking and professional growth opportunities  at a discounted rate.  Discounts begin with a minimum of six chefs enrolled. 

Gastronomy Member

ACF Property Membership

Gastronomy Member

 A Gastronomy Member is an individual not employed in the culinary field but possessing a deep passion for the culinary and hospitality industry. 

Military

ACF Property Membership

Gastronomy Member

 ACF offers military personnel the benefits of a membership at a reduced price. 

Member Benefits

Networking and Connections

Certification & Education

Leadership Opportunities

Competitions and Awards

Newsletters, Magazines & Social Media

Meetings and Conventions

Personal Savings / Term Life Insurance

Go to the ACF National Membership page for more detailed information.

Video

Check out part one of Chef Jeff making crepes for Cherries Jubilee. Presented on June 1st at the ACF Black Hills Chapter of Professional Chefs monthly meeting.

Video

Check out part two featuring Chef Jeff making the filling for Cherries Jubilee.  Presented on June 1st at the ACF Black Hills Chapter of Professional Chefs monthly meeting.

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