WELCOME

... to the website of the Middle Tennnessee Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. The American Culinary Foundation is the largest professional organization of culinarians in America, has been enhancing and furthering food service careers for more than seven decades. Through its Educational Institute, professional chef certification is possible, as is thorough training of culinary and pastry apprentices to meet a growing need for trained personnel in the industry. The ACF is the voice in the industry, representing more than 20,000 chefs nationwide.

HEADLINES & CURRENT EVENTS

All Information, Applications, and Payment Options are available on-line here

THIS MONTHS CALENDAR

ACF GALA – FEBRUARY 10TH – Our annual Awards Gala will be at Fontanel Mansion Studio Gallery 4105 White’s Creek Pike Nashville TN 37189 on February 10th Reception at 6 and dinner at 7

MARCH 18TH – The meeting will be at Brick’s Café beginning at 6PM. More information to come about location and educational portion

2013 MEETINGS

Dec 17 - Social	Jan.21 meeting	Feb 10 Gala	Mar 18 meeting
Apr 15 -meeting	May 20 meeting	June-Golf	June- 17 meeting
Sep 16- meeting	Oct 21- meeting	Nov 18-meeting

2013 CHAPTER EVENTS

	Golf Tournament	Chef & Child	Music City Challenge

Mission Statement

We are committed to the advancement of future culinarians as well as constantly striving to educate ourselves through our monthly meetings and self-education.
To encourage all culinarian members to become certified through the American Culinary Federation.
To provide the tools and support needed to obtain certification.
To support apprenticeship within our city.
To foster a strong feeling of brotherhood and fellowship amongst all our members making everyone feel welcome.
To welcome any guests to our organization as well as to encourage all opinions and input from our membership.
To network with all members through communication, meetings, newsletters and association gatherings.
To support the local community through charities, chef and child and all other opportunities that present themselves to us.

Culinarian’s Code

As a proud member of the American Culinary Federat ion, I
pledge to share my professional knowledge and skill with all
culinarians. I will place honor, fairness, cooperat ion and
considerat ion first when dealing with my colleagues. I will
keep all comments professional and respect ful when dealing
with my colleagues. I will protect all members from the use
of unfair means, unnecessary risks and unethical behavior
when used against them for another’s personal gain. I will
support the success, growth, and future of my colleagues
and this great federation.