MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
WHY JOIN?
Feed your passion for food through membership in the largest culinary organization, and the only organization promoting the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels.
ACF Certification is recognized as a standard of excellence in our industry.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Big Savings!
• Up to $150 savings on certification and practical test fees
• Up to $400 savings on registration fees at ACF regional and national conferences
• Up to 50% savings on products and services from our Members Advantage Program participants
FOR PROFESSIONAL CHEFS
Standard of Excellence
Each certification level proves your culinary competency has reached a set benchmark. Certification provides a clear path for both culinary and pastry chefs, from Certified Culinarian through all levels of experience, including Certified Sous Chef, Certified Working Pastry Chef, and other prestigious levels from Certified Executive Chef to Certified Master Chef.
Check out the Professional Chef Brochure below for more information.
FOR CHEF EDUCATORS
Standard of Excellence
As a culinary educator, it is essential to prove your culinary competency, while continuing
to learn skills and techniques. Certification provides a clear path for both culinary
and pastry chefs, from Certified Culinarian through all levels of experience, including
Certified Culinary Educator, Certified Secondary Culinary Educator and other
prestigious levels from Certified Executive Chef to Certified Master Chef.
Check out the Chef Educator Brochure below for more information.
FOR CULINARY STUDENTS
Brand Yourself with the Standard of Excellence
With thousands of chefs competing in the job market, it is essential to prove your culinary competency. Certification provides a career path beginning with Certified Culinarian / Pastry Culinarian and building through all levels of experience. ACF Certification is recognized as a standard of excellence in the foodservice industry; your certification tells employers that your skills and culinary expertise have reached a set benchmark.
Students at an ACFEF Accredited post-secondary programs receive a reduced rate of only $50.
Check out the Culinary Student Brochure below for more information.