Congratulations to Certified Master Chef® Jason Hall
 Congratulations to Certified Master® Chef Jason Hall, who was awarded his CMC® designation on Aug. 11, after successfully completing the ACF's grueling eight-day Certified Master Chef® (CMC®) exam, Aug. 4-11, sponsored by McCormick For Chefs. Obtaining the CMC designation is an enormous accomplishment and Chef Hall earned it. More
We sincerely thank The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) team, the CMC evaluators, the apprentices and our exam sponsor, McCormick For Chefs, without them this exam would not have been possible. We also thank the six other CMC candidates, as each of them displayed tremendous courage and the qualities of a chef that make us proud.
Read about each day of the exam, learn about the test and find out who were the evaluators. ACF took you into the kitchens at the CIA with updates, videos and photos on our website and through Twitter with the hashtag #ACFCMC and Facebook. |
U.S. Dept. of Labor Recognizes ACFEF Apprenticeship Program with U.S. Army
ACFEF's apprenticeship program with the U.S. Army was one of 70 apprenticeship programs out of 24,000 nationwide recognized in Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, by the U.S. Department of Labor as a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Trailblazer and Innovator. The award was presented during a summit to commem orate the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the National Apprenticeship Act. It honors apprenticeship programs that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and had a significant impact on the needs of the U.S. industry and workforce in the 21st Century. ACF was recognized for its partnership with the U.S. Army in creating the 92G Credentialing Apprenticeship Program. More |
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Win $10,000 for Your ACF Chapter by Supporting the Chef & Child Foundation
The ACFEF Chef & Child Foundation (CCF) is challenging all ACF chapters to support Lunch Break for Kids for Childhood Nutrition Day during the month of October. The chapter in each region that makes the biggest impact for childhood nutrition will win $10,000.
ACF chapters are asked to host a fundraiser by selling healthy and delicious lunches the week of Oct. 15-19, and/or host a community outreach event to teach children and their families about the importance of healthy eating, and submit a video showcasing the event. The winners will be announced at their respective ACF regional conferences and will compete to win an additional $10,000 at the 2013 ACF National Convention, July 22-25, in Las Vegas.
This challenge was made possible through a partnership with the makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings for a second consecutive year. Learn more, read the requirements and register. |
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2013 ACF Student Team Competition Applications Due Aug. 30
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ACF Recertification Scholarships
The ACF Board of Directors and ACF Certifi cation Commission have established a Certification Scholarship program for chefs who are in the recertification process and are experiencing financial hardship. Applications are due Oct. 31 and scholarships will be awarded by Jan. 31, 2013. Review the requirements to see if you qualify for assistance. More |
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Your Potato Appetizer Recipe Could Be Worth $1,500
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has extended the deadline for its Get the Party Started! Recipe Contest to Aug. 31. An exclusive opportunity for ACF members, the IPC is offering attractive cash prizes--up t o $1,500--for Idaho® potato appetizer recipes. In addition, the first 75 entrants will receive an authentic Swiss Army watch valued at $75. More |
ACF National Elections for 2013-2015
Nominations for ACF national officers for the 2013-2015 two-year term are being accepted until Dec. 1, 2012. You can learn more by visiting ACF's N ominations & Elections page on the ACF website that will be updated frequently. Please contact ACF Nominations & Elections Committee Chair Mark Kent, CEC, AAC, at (330) 972-2349 if you have any questions. |
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In the News
ACF Culinary Team USA Going for Gold
Watch ACF Culinary Team USA practicing at Johnson & Wales University, Providence, R.I., on NBC 10, Aug. 7, as they prepare to showcase American cuisine at the Internationale Kochkunst Austellung (IKA), also known as the "culinary Olympics," in Erfurt, Germany, Oct. 5-10, 2012.
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Find out the latest and tweet us your thoughts @acfchefs. |
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A Look Inside the ACF National Office
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