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Note: Board of Governors Meeting and AAC Dinner will be held on August 1 Register Now Orlando World Center Marriott At Orlando World Center Marriott, ACF attendees will receive discounted rates of $177 per night (plus resort & tax fees listed below). Reservations must be made by July 12, 2021, in order to receive this discounted […]

Congratulations Chef Juan Acosta, CEC®, WCEC for becoming a Certified WorldChefs Executive Chef. Chef Cruz has worked very hard to accomplish this arduous task. We are all very proud of him. Chef Cruz Jhonn, what is your next goal?

Congratulations to Chef Alex Gandia, CEC, WCEC for winning a Bronze Medal at his first ACF Sanctioned Competition hosted at Dorsey Culinary Academy and sponsored by the ACF Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association.

Congratulations to Caleb Helms, CC ® for completing his certification as an ACF Certified Culinarian. Caleb, this is your first step in your “Certification Journey.” Remember, we are here to help you.

Chef Israel Calderon, WCMC, CEC®, CCA® for completing his certification as WorldChefs Certified Master Chef. Israel, we are very proud of you for completing this arduous task.

s Congratulations Chef Alexander Gandia, CEC®, WCEC for becoming WorldChefs Certified Executive Chef. Alex has worked very hard to accomplish this arduous task. We are all very proud of him. Chef Alex, what is your next goal?

Congratulations Chef Louise Snipes, CWPC®, CCE® completing her American Culinary Federation’s Certified Culinary Educator®. CCE® is one of the hardest levels of certification. Chef Louise, we are all very proud of you.

February 22, 2021 5:26pm  – 6:04pm Chef Nick – membership – we need to get the list from John Bell of the members who have not rejoined this year.  We need to send them an email to remind them about their membership. The Villages students do not have to pay for their membership. The March […]

Did you know that the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Global Certification for the Hospitality Industry  has Fast Track Certification Program for Certified ACF Chefs to obtain Global Certification. It is a fantastic program and the requirements are obtainable. You can contact Chef John Clancy, Worldchefs Education Director at [email protected],  or you can Contact Chef Jeffrey Rotz, […]

Chef Damon Vitale is opening a new restaurant FARMSHED located in Spanish Springs in The Villages. It will be in the Square will the old TooJays were located.  FARMSHED will features an upscale brunch style menu and dinner. Chef Damon is currently hiring all positions. Line Cook $14 per hourPrep Cook $12 per hourDishwasher $10 per […]