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Feed your passion for food through membership in the premier culinary organization and the only organization that promotes the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels.
Becoming an
ACF Certified Master Chef
Learn how professional chefs become American Culinary Federation Certified Master Chefs.
Join a Powerful Network of Top Chefs,
Industry pros and executives across the U.S. – a priceless resource for your career development and job opportunities.
Stay on top of the latest culinary trends and techniques
With our award-winning digital magazine, The National Culinary Review.
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Receive up-to-date ACF news
In The Culinary Insider, our official biweekly e-newsletter.
Get involved in your local chapter.
Participate in meetings, access local culinary education events and expand your circle of colleagues.
Propel your career through certification
Maintain your competitive edge in today’s evolving culinary industry.
Access ACF’s online Career Center.
Post jobs, find resumes and apply for open positions across the nation.
Compete and be recognized for your culinary excellence
By participating in local, regional and national ACF-sanctioned competitions.
Our Members Advantage Program
• Career Center with stateof- the art job seeking and recruitment tools.
• Save on Dental, Home and
Auto Insurance.
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Exchange and ACF Business
Insurance Program.
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products.
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• Receive $150 off the Butter
Book’s annual subscription fee.
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www.acfchefs.org/membership
Big Savings!
• Up to $240 savings on certification and practical test fees.
• Up to $475 savings on registration fees at ACF regional and national conferences.
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