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Congratulations to the Chef Patrick McCabe and the fantastic Culinary team of Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas for the great job they did during their past RCCL/ACF Culinary Certifications. Click here to see all of the pictures.
to:
Chef Eric Neri, Executive Chef at the Don CeSar Resort on St Pete Beach for
passing his Certified Executive Chef's Practical Cooking Evaluation.
We are very proud of Chef Eric for accomplishing this
extremely difficult task.
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pictures
to Jasmine Wiggins,
Nicolette Pierce, Jesus (Ivan) Vazquez from Mount Dora High School
for passing their NOCTI Culinary Arts Practical Cooking
Evaluation. This is the first step towards their Certified Junior Culinarian
(CJC). I am very proud of these three young students.
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pictures.
Corrie
Roberts, Cheyenne Brooks, Rachael Dragon, and Brye McClelland for passing their
NOCTI Culinary Arts Practical Cooking Evaluation. This is the first step
towards their Certified Junior Culinarian (CJC). I am very proud of these
young ladies. Click here for the pictures.
to:
Chef Rich Crisanti and Chef Richard Pellicane for certifying as a Certified
Executive Chef and Chef Will Swank for certifying as a Certified
Chef de Cuisine.
We are very proud of these three chefs for accomplishing this extremely difficult task.
Pictures will be available soon!
ACF Chefs & Lake County students supports the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra with a Gourmet Serenade
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pictures. 
Once again, the ACF Gulf to Lakes Chefs & Cooks Association, Lake County High School's Culinary Programs, their families and friends were out in full force to support the Christian Care Center (CCC) and those that are less fortunate. This morning (Saturday, 1-24-09) some of us met at Eustis High School (EHS) at 6:15 AM and the rest met at the CCC in Leesburg. These are high school students that could have been doing other things, such as sleeping volunteered their time to help someone less fortunate. These wonderful young adults felt it was more important to bring some happiness to others. Is this not the true meaning of giving back to the community? I want to thank Chef Bob Ponsi; Chef Matthew Dennis, CEC and his wife Lori; Chef Janice Carlile; and Chef Dane Gillis, CEC.
Please check out the pictures at: http:///chefshelpingchefs.com/ccc.htm
Chefs Support the US Navy at Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) on Andros Island in the Bahamas to celebrate the Navy's 233rd Birthday.
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FL201 A chapter of the American
Culinary Federation. The purpose
of the chapter is the advancement of the culinary profession and culinary
awareness through education and certification of the membership, and close
interaction with other local organizations. The chapter membership is
composed of chefs, cooks, culinary educators, students, and purveyors from
Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Marion Counties, and the surrounding
area.
President -
Matthew Dennis, CEC,
ACE
Chairman of the Board -
Jeffrey Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC,
ACE
Vice President -
Dane Gillis CEC, ACE Treasurer -
Ken Koenig CCC, CCE, ACE Secretary -
Robert Getchell CEC
Membership Chair -
Del Salai CEPC Apprenticeship Chairman -
Dane Gillis CEC,
ACE Education Chairman
- Rick Perez CEC, ACE
Certification Chair - Jeff Rotz
CEC, CCE, AAC, ACE
Public Relations
- Bob Ponsi Golf Committee Chairman -
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., a
professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks, was founded
in 1929 in New York City by three chefs organizations: the Societe
Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club, and the Chefs Association of
America. The principal goal of the founding chefs remains true to the ACF
today - to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide
through education among Culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the
most accomplished Certified Master Chefs. Successful Culinarians know the
value of belonging to the oldest and largest organization of chefs and
cooks in the United States.
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Need to take certification classes? Need refresher training? Need help with your certification application? Chef Jeffrey Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC has started a new business specializing in Education, Training, and Certification.
10th Annual "Keep Us Cookin" Golf Tournament
To Benefit Culinary Education
November 14, 2009
8:30 AM T-off
Country Club of Mount Dora
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See the pictures from the 2008 tournament
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Meet Chef John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, WGMC, AAC President of the American
Culinary Federation
Why should you become a Member? Click here!
Check out this great culinary site - Escoffier On Line Culinary Portal for Chefs and Cooks, Food Professionals, Culinary Students and Foodies
Pictures, pictures and more pictures... Click on the links below!
Spring Break BBQ 2008 March 2008
Practical Cooking Evaluation Pictures
11th Annual Spring Break
Cruise
March 29 - April 6, 2008 Eastern
Caribbean
Carnival Glory
Check out our Chapter Sponsorship Page by clicking on the
license plate below
New Chef Fashions have always supported our chapter. Lucien Salama has always been someone that I can call upon and ask for something and he is always there. Next time you need uniforms, shirts, hats, etc. contact New Chef. Call or email Stella at 1-800-NEW-CHEF ext 254 and tell her Chef Jeff sent you.
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