With McCormick for Chefs® behind-the-bar, it’s always a good time to elevate your cocktail menu! Bold spices, tasty garnishes, and a whole lot of flavor are the keys to your summer diners’ taste buds.

This season, we’re shaking on the savory flavors of McCormick® Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning, Thai Kitchen Sweet Red Chili Sauce and McCormick Culinary® Chinese Five Spice into our specialty cocktails: Bourbon Spice Rack, Morissa Gazpacho and Every Time A Bell Rings.

For more flavorful cocktail inspiration, visit: www.McCormickForChefs.com.

The 2018 national awards were given to chefs who competed in the national culinary competitions and those who were recognized for their dedication to the industry during ACF National Convention and Show in New Orleans on July 15-19. Congratulations to all!

This year, a new honor was added to the lineup: The Spirit of Aloha award. It's given to team players — those who go above and beyond for the ACF. Photos of the inaugural Spirit of Aloha Award recipients are included below.

National Award Winners

Spirit of Aloha Award Winners

Team Hawaii

Click here for a list of all the 2018 award winners and photos from the President's Grand Ball.

The Chef to Chef 90-Day Challenge Starts August 1!

Here’s How it Works:

·  Refer as many new Professional Chefs as you can to join ACF by October 31, 2018.  

·  Each new professional member gets a Free ACF Chef Coat and you get a special thank you gift.

·  The more chefs you recruit, the more gifts you get.

·  Recruit 11 or more new professional members and you’ll also be entered to win a $500 American Express Gift Card.

 

Full program details announced August 1, 2018.

 

Ready to share your ACF Pride? Click Here to contact us now and join the challenge.

The summer issue of Sizzle magazine, our free digital publication for culinary students, is out!

Inside, we explore the shrinking gap between farm and table, travel around the world to see where coffee comes from and find out if superfoods are actually all that super. Visit sizzle-digital.com to read it online, or download the app for iOS and Android devices.

Calling all culinary students!

 Participating in the ACF Student Team Competition is a fun way to put the skills you’ve learned in the classroom to the test. As a team competitor, you demonstrate dedication and experience in the culinary industry. Participation is an instant resume builder. Want to be part of the action? Review the guidelines then fill out the Intent to Compete form . The deadline to submit is Aug. 30. 

Register for our Office Depot Educational Webinar

Make the most of your Office Depot/Office Max discounts by attending our free educational webinar. Join us Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. EST to learn how to save up to 80% on products like pens, paper, ink, toner, cleaning and breakroom supplies and more.

Visit officediscounts.org/acf to register, shop online or print your free in-store discount card.

CCC Practical Exam will change August 1, 2018!

Do you have chefs in your chapter preparing for the CCC exam ?

Will you be ready to take this exam on August 1?

If not, don't worry, we have a 90 day window where either the old or new exam will be accepted. This window will close November 1, 2018!

2019 CMC® Exam Date Announced!

March 1-10, 2019

Registration is now available!

To reserve your station,  you must be pre-approved.

Check out the new and improved CMC Handbook for exam details.

Already in pre-approval? Reserve your station now! Call 888-817-5344.

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