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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

American Culinary Federation, ACF Raleigh-Durham Area Chef's Association

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.

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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.

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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.

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Membership Application

Membership Application

Download the Membership Application or  the Property Application for organizations with 6 or more employees.


Or apply online on the below "Join Now!" button.

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Membership Application

Membership Application

Membership Application

Download the Membership Application for professional chefs, chef educators, and culinary students.  

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Property Application

Membership Application

Property Application

Download the Property Application for organizations with 6 or more employees.

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Professional Chef Brochure

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Chef Educator Brochure

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Culinary Student Brochure

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