ACF Central Florida Chapter
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Membership
Welcome to the ACF Central Florida Chapter – where members of the culinary arts come together, learn more about their craft, and inspire a passion for food. Expand your connections with national and local renowned chefs and top industry professionals. Be our guest at one of our upcoming general chapter meetings listed on the Events Calendar. Welcome to the chapter in the heart of it all.
Volunteerism
The ACF Central Florida Chapter needs your help for our chapter to successfully host the 2018 Culinary Arts Competition held within the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show at the Orange County Convention Center. Show Dates are September 6th-8th! Please check out our registration page and volunteer your time!
Competitions
The ACF Central Florida Chapter is excited to host the ACF Culinary Arts Competition each year during the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show. Competition registration is open for 2018! The Florida Pastry Challenge theme for this year is Music of the 80’s. It’s time to compete, chefs. Got game?
Certification
Propel your career higher by maintaining your competitive edge. ACF Certifications for chefs, pastry chefs and culinarians can set you apart from having a job to having a career. Visit our special page on Certification which includes: process information, steps to success, organizational tips, sample menus, and demo guide.
Elections
Elections for the Board of Directors of the ACF Central Florida Chapter occur every two years. The next chapter elections are this fall for the 2018-2019 term. Nominations will be open in September and voting will take place in December for the following elected positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant at Arms. Nominations are now open for these positions. Get involved with the elections—nominate a fellow chapter member today!
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CHAPTER NEWS
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What You Missed at the Last Chapter Meeting Event!
At the March Chapter Meeting Event Series (Part 1), we featured two educational demonstrations: “In Search of the Perfect Pizza Crust” with samples from the Big Green Egg and “Getting My Next Job – Online”. Our featured presenters were James Messenger, CEC, former corporate executive chef of Seasons 52 and Jane Frick, Walt Disney World
FEATURED CHEF ~ Rosanda Williams
Please join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by getting to know the newest member of the ACF Central Florida Chapter’s Board of Directors…Rosanda Williams, Membership Chairwoman. Name: Rosanda Williams Certification: In progress Present Employment: Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort Past Employments: Universal Studios, Private Food Stylist, Hilton Hotels & Resorts Special Awards: 2014
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