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Happy 2019 - Time to Accelerate your Culinary Career!

As a member, your access to the ACF Career Center delivers thousands of culinary jobs to your computer. Search jobs locally or nationwide. You can even set up alerts and be notified immediately about jobs you want. Plus, post your resume so top-rated employers can easily find you. Go to jobs.acfchefs.org and land that great new job today!
Pre-Registration Deadlines are FAST APPROACHING!
Registration will close and only reopen onsite!

ChefConnect: Atlantic City – January 28 th
ChefConnect: Minneapolis – March 1 st
 
Limited Quantities of the ACF VIP Badge are available!

• No lines, no waiting! Registration badges will be mailed in advance so you can skip the registration lines and get right to the fun stuff.
• Commemorative 90th anniversary patch available only to VIP Pass holders.
• VIP experiences with a keynote presenter.
• Select reserved seating at general sessions and break-outs.
• VIP concierge lounge including refreshments and charging stations.
• Plus a surprise gift at check in!

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Attention Competitors!

The 2019 American Culinary Classic is open for registration! The competition is ACF and WorldChefs Sanctioned so you will be showcasing your talents among the best in the world. All requirements and information are listed on the ACF website.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 31 st !

We look forward to showcasing some amazing competition in Orlando, FL at the 2019 ACF National Convention !
Best of Luck to all the 2019 ACF Regional Semi-Finalists!

The 2019 competition season is in full swing. Let’s cheer on all of the regional semi-finalists as they vie for a spot to compete on the national stage this summer in Orlando!
Bocuse d'Or is coming up at the end of January! We know many ACF chefs have competed in this prestigious competition in the past. Are you going this year? Let us know!
Certification News
Re-certification is changing for CFC®, CFPC™, CC®, and CPC® levels. 
 
Beginning January 1, 2019, CFC, CFPC certificants will be on an  annual renewal cycle. Additionally, CC and CPC will change to an annual re-certification cycle.
 
  • CC and CPC certified chefs will have fewer CEHs and lower fees, making the process more manageable. ACF member CC and CPC certified chefs will only need to pay $15 and earn 15 CEHs per year (non-members pay $65). CFC and CFPC must earn 10 CEHs and pay $10 (non-members pay $60).
  • CFC and CFPC certifications will still be time-limited to three years. After three years, we strongly encourage upgrading.
 
Why annual re-certification?
In our rapidly changing industry, it is important to stay current with trends and techniques Benefits of annual re-certification include:
 
  • Keeping current with trends
  • Continued focus on professional development
  • More affordable
  • Staying connected with the industry
  • Easier planning for advancing your certification
 
Please  contact our Certification department  with any questions.
The Certification Commission is clarifying the requirements for CSC and CWPC Certification effective January 1, 2019:

CSC® Certification requires 5 years entry level culinary experience. You may also have 4 years of experience along with an ACFEF Culinary Arts Program Certificate, or 3 years of experience with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts.  Must have two years of experience supervising a shift or food station.

CWPC® Certification requires 5 years entry level pastry experience. You may also have 4 years of experience along with an ACFEF Culinary Arts/Baking Pastry Program Certificate or 3 years of experience with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts/Baking Pastry.  Must have two years of experience supervising a shift or food station.
Effective January 1, 2019, the  Re-certification after Expiration policy will be updated.
 
  • Certificants will only be permitted to re-certify up to one year past the date of certification expiration.
  • Certificants 1-3 months after expiration can still receive a 90-day extension upon request to complete the re-certification with no penalties. 
  • To reinstate certifications expired 4-12 months, all refreshers must be up to date, documentation of required number of CEHs must be submitted with re-certification application, re-certification fee and a late fee of $150. All CEHs must be earned within the re-certification cycle, including the 90-day grace period. 
  • Any certifications expired more than 12 months must contact the ACF National Office to certify themselves based on current eligibility and testing requirements. Once approved, the appropriate number of years will be added to expired re-certification date.  
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