Become a Member of the ACF
Why Join?
Boost your culinary career. Gain access to experts in the culinary profession. Stay on top of the latest in culinary arts.
Membership Categories
Membership varies depending on your type of employment. Find the membership level best suited to your culinary occupation listed below.
Members Advantage Program
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MEMBERSHIP FEE BY CATEGORY
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Membership Fees as of Jan 1, 2025
Associate
$302
A representative of a group, company or corporation providing products or services to the culinary profession.
Allied
$230
An individual employed in a field related to the culinary profession (such as dietitians, nutritionists, and restaurant managers or owners).
Professional Culinarian
$215
A Culinarian with a minimum of three years full-time employment in the culinary profession.
Senior Professional
$70
Refer to Natoinal Website acfchefs.org for description
Enthusiast
$145
An individual that is not employed in a culinary field, but has a passion for the culinary arts.
Culinarian
$120
An individual not involved in the management or supervision of staff, with a minimum of 6 months full time employment.
Property Membership
Varies
An affordable option for companies who wish to enroll their employees. A minimum of six culinary staff must be enrolled to receive a discount. Each employee may join a local chapter or become an ACF national member. Refer to National Wesbsite acfchefs.org
Student Culinarian
$89
A student or apprentice in the Culinary field and less than two years full-time work experience.
Junior Culinarian
$55
A Junior Culinarian is a high-school student between 16 and 18 years of age.
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