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

Six Student Teams Compete in Western Region "Jeopardy"-Style Culinary Competition in Nevada, March 12
For culinary students hoping to one day earn the title of “chef” and survive in the professional kitchen, it’s important to have fundamental cooking skills, but possessing culinary knowledge—from culinary math to sanitation—is also key. Six teams from several colleges in the West will put their brainpower to the test March 12 in the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Western Region Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl. The competition, sponsored by American Technical Publishers, takes place during ACF’s Western Regional Conference at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel Resort, Sparks, Nev., March 12–14.
Culinary Students Compete for Western Region Award in Nevada in March
How quickly can you fabricate a fish and two whole chickens? Could you prepare the classical French dish suprême de volaille a l’ecarlate under the watchful eye of professional chefs? That’s just what eight teams of culinary students will do during the American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) Western Region Student Team Championship. The competition, sponsored by R.L. Schreiber, Inc., takes place at Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nev., during the 2012 ACF Western Regional Conference, held March 12–14 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel Resort, Sparks, Nev. The winning team will advance to the national competition in Orlando, Fla., in July.
Four Aspiring Chefs Compete for Regional Student Chef of the Year Title
Cooks from California, Oregon, Utah and Washington compete in Nevada, March 12.
Pastry Chefs Create Pineapple-Focused Desserts in Regional Competition
Three chefs compete in Reno, Nev., March 12 for chance to advance to nationals.
Chefs Get Creative with Arctic Char in Regional Chef of the Year Competition
Chefs from California and Utah face off in Nevada March 12 for chance at national award.

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 Secretary Christal Graves, CCC 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 John Halpern, CPA halptax@comcast.net 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

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