Welcome to the ACF Chef de Cuisine Society of Oregon, Inc

ACF Chefs de Cuisine Society of Oregon, Inc., is a non-profit chapter of the American Culinary Federation, established in 1950.  Membership is made up of chefs, purveyors and students dedicated to the profession of food preparation, hospitality, fine dining, competition and certification.  Goals and objectives are achieved through community projects, volunteerism and reaching out to all those connected with the food industry.

ACF National News

A Message from Your President Michael Ty, CEC, AAC: ACFEF Golf Tournament
Tee it up at the ACFEF First Annual Golf Tournament!
Daniel Gorman Wins International Competition, Hans Bueschkens Junior Chefs Challenge, in South Korea
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is pleased to announce that Daniel Gorman of Atlanta, chef de cuisine of the Terrace Level at Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, has won an international World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)-sanctioned competition, the Hans Bueschkens Junior Chefs Challenge. The competition took place May 3 in Daejeon, South Korea, during the 35th annual WACS World Congress. Gorman received a trophy and approximately $3,000 and is now considered the “best young cook in the world.”
Get Sizzle: The American Culinary Federation Quarterly for Students of Cooking Wherever You Are with its New Free Mobile App
Do you have a passion for cooking and baking? Do you want the latest culinary news, recipes and how-to articles at your fingertips? If so, check out the latest culinary app to hit the market. The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America, is proud to announce that in addition to its digital format, Sizzle: The American Culinary Federation quarterly for students of cooking is now available as a free app on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android smartphones and Amazon Kindle Fire.
12th Annual Pillsbury Bakers Plus Creative Decorating Competition
The Retail Bakers of America is now accepting applications for the 12th Annual Pillsbury Baker’s Plus Creative Decorating Competition taking place at All Things Baking Sept. 9–11. Up to 12 contestants will compete head-to-head for the coveted Pillsbury Bakers Plus championship title. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded for the highest three scores in each category, and more than $14,000 in prize money will be awarded to competitors and their sponsoring bakeries. Apply by the June 30 deadline.
Complimentary Life Insurance
ACF provides Professional Culinarians, Culinarians, Student Culinarians, Senior Professional Culinarians, and Allied and Associate members in good standing and who are not part of an ACF property or military program complimentary term life insurance from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York. Please complete and return the life insurance form so that your records may be updated. Protect your loved ones and update your beneficiary information whenever there are significant changes in your life.

Local Chapter News

  • 52nd Annual ACF Chef of the Year Awards

    Portland, Oregon - The 52nd Annual ACF Chef of the Year Awards Dinner was held at Northwest Culinary Institute on October 16th, 2011. Nominations for this year’s prestigious award: Executive Chef/Instructor Jeffrey D. Thomas, CEC – Culinary Education Manager Northwest Culinary Institute and Chef Aaron Guerra, CEC.

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  • American Academy of Chefs explained
    The honor society of ACF, the American Academy of Chefs (AAC) represents the highest standards of professionalism in the organization, society and industry. The AAC is an ambassador of culinary education and programs. Members are nominated for AAC recognition by the local chapter based on: Certified as an Executive Chef or higher, ACF member in good standing, is a professional culinarian, has attended at least 4 Regional and/or National Conferences and is sponsored by two Academy Fellows,
  • ACF CHEFS DE CUISINE SOCIETY OF OREGON SWEARS IN NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    On Monday January 17, 2011 the ACF’s Chefs de Cuisine Society of Oregon welcomed in its new Officers and Board Members. Executive Board President Anthony Danna, CEC, AAC 503.880.1185 coty99@live.com Vice-President Erol Kanmaz, CEC ekanmaz@timberlinelodge.com Sgt at Arms Chip Thelen Treasurer Kirk Iverson, CEC 503.251.6261 kirkiver@comcast.net Chairman of the Board Ric Menegat, CEC 503.781.8172 rjmenegat@comcast.net Board of Directors: Bryan Seigal, CEC Bryan.Siegal@hilton.com J D Thomas, CEC 503.521.8356 jd@aha.edu Jay Cervetto jay@grayrose.com R, John Sharp, CEC (at Large) 360.944.1222 Caroll515@msn.com Joseph Gonzales, FMP 503.643.1655 jgonzalesfmp@earthlink.net Patricia Curfman, CEC, CEPC, ACE, AAC 503.767.2253 chefcurfman@yahoo.com, Suzanne Gardner suzannck@skgmarketing Chef Barry Bowers, chefbarrybowers@gmail.com