ACF Atlanta Chefs Association

New Jobs recently Posted! Go to https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board/ To start your Culinary Career!

ACF Atlanta - Here's your opportunity to get involved! We need volunteers to work side by side with talented Chefs and Food Brokers. We will have on course stations and need assistance in the clubhouse kitchen. Email Polly to get involved! - [email protected]

Our final competitor from our Virtual Culinary Competition has finally received her Silver Medal. Please Congratulate Joannalnee Hechtman from The Art Institute of Atlanta!

We had a great day yesterday out in Arnoldsville. The CAB Ranch Tour was great! Thank you ACF Atlanta, Marti Transportation, Buckhead Meat Atlanta, Certified Angus Beef, & The Ranch. Make sure you don't miss our next event!!!

CF Atlanta is happy to announce the ACF Atlanta Chefs Golf Classic has been rescheduled. Join us on November 9th at Stone Mountain Golf Club for an excited day golf, networking, and fun. Safety Protocol will be in place. FOr more information go to https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-annual-golf-clas/ clas/ Come tee it up with us!

ACF Atlanta Chefs Award Roadshow had a delay with getting Staff Sergeant Taylor Strack his Silver Medal from our Virtual Culinary Competition. He's getting ready to be assigned overseas. Please congratulate Taylor for a job well done winner a silver medal & for his service!!!! We still have one more winner and pictures to come!!!!

ACF Atlanta Chefs Upcoming Events! Don't miss out!

Keep on eye on the ACF Atlanta Career Corner - Job Board - New positions posted weekly - To see the new positions posted - Go to - https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board/

ACF Mid Florida is hosting a Zoom Meeting - Topic: ACFMFEC October Meeting-Smithfield - Time: Oct 12, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89036666903 Meeting ID: 890 3666 6903 - Passcode: 323132 - Dial by your location - 1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 890 3666 6903 - Passcode: 323132

ACF Atlanta Chefs Award Road Show continues ... We were able to get two of our High School competitors. They received their Awards from our Virtual Culinary Competition. Please congratulate all our participants & winners!!!! We still have more winners and pictures to come!!!!

ACF Atlanta Chefs wish everyone a Happy Labor Day!!!

ACF Atlanta September's Monthly Meet-up - Join us on Monday September 14th 6pm - 7pm Demo & Discussion featuring Halperns' - Zoom - ID: 830 528 1211 - Pass:GA011 VISIT HALPERNS.COM FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PRODUCTS. - Visit ACFAtlantaChefs.org for more information about the meeting.

ACF Atlanta is happy to announce the ACF Atlanta Chefs Golf Classic has been rescheduled. Join us on November 9th at Stone Mountain Golf Club for an excited day golf, networking, and fun. Safety Protocol will be in place. FOr more information go to https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-annual-golf-clas/ Come tee it up with us!

ACF Chefs & Members - CAM Ranch Tour Hosted by the Certified Angus Beef brand & Buckhead Meat Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - CAM RANCHES Depart 8:00 a.m. - Return 3:30 p.m. SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE: The importance of quality beef to you and your customers, and what sets the Certified Angus Beef brand apart... What life on a farm is like and how the entire beef community works to deliver its best, from farm gate to dinner plate Understanding cattle industry trends and concerns ATTIRE: Casual; we recommend jeans and sturdy, closed-toe,comfortable, outdoor footwear. **Facemasks will be warn at all times (excluding Lunch) TRANSPORTATION: The bus will depart from Gwinnett Technical College Promptly at 8:00 a.m. & Return at 3:30 p.m. Polly Barrington will collect a $20 fee before departure. Please bring cash or credit card. REGISTRATION Now ends on Sunday, SEPTEMBER 27th, TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT GO TO https://acfatlantachefs.org/ **This event is limited to 45 participants due to State mandated rules for Covid-19 Thank you to Buckhead Beef for arranging this great tour! ACF Atlanta Chefs Association Inc. For Questions - Please email Polly at [email protected]

ACF Atlanta Chefs Award Road Show continues ... It's been another busy this week handing out the Awards from our Virtual Culinary Competition. Please congratulate all our participants & winners!!!! We still have more winners and pictures to come!!!!

ACF Atlanta Members - ***New Positions have been updated and added to our Job Board*** Go to https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board for more details!!!

ACF Atlanta Members - ***New Positions have been added to our Job Board*** Go to https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board for more details!!!

Ok Atlanta this is the LAST DAY for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Come out to the East Lake YMCA to get your produce! #ACFAtlanta #Athenafarms

Don't forget this Monday Sept. 14th - We have our ACF Atlanta Monthly Meet-up featuring Halperns' KNOW YOUR BUTCHER - We will have a demo from Chef Russell Sleight from The Manor. 6pm - 7pm Zoom Event

Atlanta this is the Final week for The Farmers to Families Food Box Program. We have 2 locations to come get free produce. Come on out Atlanta while supplies last!

ACF Atlanta Chefs have been busy this week handing out the Awards from our Virtual Culinary Competition. Please congratulate all our participants & winners!!!! More winners and pictures to come!!!!

The ACF Atlanta Job Board has been updated go to - https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board/ to see the new positions that are now available.

Volunteer Opportunities Available: Our friends at the East Lake Foundation are look for a few more volunteers to help hand out school supplies 2pm to 6pm: If you would like to assist - Please email [email protected]

Tonight - ACF Atlanta is proud to be hosting a Virtual Meet-up Chefs Why We Care - Family - Food - Friends Our Guest Speakers - Chef Kimberly, CEPC, CCA, AAC - Vice President, ACF Southern Region / Chef Jay Ziobrowski, CEC - President, ACF Chefs of Charlotte / Chef Isaac Crawford, CCC - Vice President ACF Atlanta Chefs Association, Inc. Live Demo & Video Presentation - Chef Isaac Crawford, CCC Monday August 17th / 6:30 - 7:30pm go to https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-chefs-august-vir/

ACF Atlanta Chefs is proud to announce Chef Danny Cerqueda as our new Treasurer. Please congratulate him!

ACF Atlanta is proud to be hosting a Virtual Meet-up Chefs Why We Care - Family - Food - Friends Our Guest Speakers - Chef Kimberly, CEPC, CCA, AAC - Vice President, ACF Southern Region / Chef Jay Ziobrowski, CEC - President, ACF Chefs of Charlotte / Chef Isaac Crawford, CCC - Vice President ACF Atlanta Chefs Association, Inc. Live Demo & Video Presentation - Chef Isaac Crawford, CCC Monday August 17th / 6:30 - 7:30pm go to https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-chefs-august-vir/

If you are a ACF Atlanta Chefs Association Member, The Special Election for Treasurer is now open! Place your vote via the Survey Monkey email you were sent! Voting is open from August 11th starting at 12noon until August 14th at 5pm. Check your email for the Survey Monkey to VOTE !!!

Come on out Atlanta - This Thursday & Friday for Free Produce thanks to our partners at Royal Produce & Athena Farms.

Thank you to all those who came out on Monday July 20th - To have some fun with ACF Atlanta Chefs Member Guest Golf Day. We had a great time playing golf, networking and having a great lunch!

Come out every Thursday to get Free produce from Royal Food Service. To register for this event go to https://foodboxthursdays.eventbrite.com

Don't forget Atlanta to come out and get free produce on Thursday & Friday this week!!! Thanks to our amazing Partners at Royal Food Service & Athena Farms!!!

Don't forget to come out on Friday to get some great produce! Athena Farms Farmers to Families fresh produce program in partnership with The ACF Atlanta Chefs and the East Lake Foundation will be at the YMCA handing out fresh produce form 2pm - 4pm! I hope to see you there!

ACF Atlanta Chefs Member Golf Day will follow all regulations set by Governor Kemp! **This event is limited to 36 players so we can continue Social Distancing while maintaining a save number of participants & volunteers! **This is a walking course, non-alcoholic beverages & lunch will be provided.... To Register for this event - Click Here - https://secure.acfatlantachefs.org/eventReg.jsp?event=1080

ACF Atlanta Chefs - The job board has been updated! Go to - https://acfatlantachefs.org/job-board/ for more details

Happy Father's Day from the ACF Atlanta Chefs!

CASTING Pastry Chefs for New TV Show:for more details go to: http://theuntitledpastrychocolateproject.castingcrane.com/

Reminder - This Friday The ACF Atlanta Chefs is partnering with Athena Farms, East Lake Foundation & The YMCA to hand out fresh produce. There is a limited supply. Come early and help the Farmers to Families Food Box Relief Program sponsored by the USDA.

Every Friday in June The ACF Atlanta Chefs is partnering with Athena Farms, East Lake Foundation & The YMCA to hand out fresh produce. There is a limited supply. Come early and help the Farmers to Families Food Box Relief Program sponsored by the USDA.

Thank you Athena Farms, East Lake Foundation & The YMCA at East Lake & The USDA - The Farmers to Families Food Box Relief Program to those in our community that are in need.

In case you missed this new brief on Halpern's!

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #3 Winners - In the Student / Home cook - What's for Dinner Savory Category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Sophia Davila - Culinary School of Switzerland. In 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we Renee Parker from The Art Institute of Atlanta. In 3rd Place and a Bronze Chapter Metal we have India Houston from Atlanta Technical College. Please Congratulate the Winners! Thank you to all the competitors & the judges for making this so Virtual Culinary Competition so successful.

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #3 Winners - In the Professional What's for Dinner Savory Category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Talesha Crank. In 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we have Scarlet Barrington. In 3rd Place and a Bronze Chapter Metal we have Tiffany Moore. Please Congratulate the Winners! Thank you to all the competitors & the judges for making this so Virtual Culinary Competition so successful.

Thank you from to all who have severed!

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #2 Winners - In the Professional What's for Dessert category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Natasha Cooper. In 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we have Taylor Strack. In 3rd Place and a Bronze Chapter Metal we have Scarlet Barrington & Honorable Mentions we have Talesha Crank and Bridgett Beessley. Please Congratulate the Winners!

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #2 Winners - In the Student What's for Dessert category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Kennedy Wright from Maxwell High School. In 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we have Joannalee Hechtman from The Art Institute. In 3rd Place and a Bronze Chapter Metal we have Erica Calloway from Atlanta Tech. College & Honorable Mentions we have Noah Tucker & Reene Parker from The Art Institute of Atlanta. Please Congratulate the Winners!

ACF Atlanta Virtual Culinary Competition - Week #3 - ***Final Week*** 15 Students or Home Cooks & 15 Professionals will be selected to compete. Category - Tonight's Dinner. Your dish must include a Protein, Starch, Vegetable, and a Sauce You can use what you have in your pantry. Be creative & make sure you include a description. See the Rules & Information for more details Good Luck! https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-virtual-culinary/

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #1 Winners - In the Tech School What's for Dinner category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Pablo St. John from The Art Institute. In 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we have Renee Parker from The Art Institute. In 3rd Place we have Deriree Chand from The Art Institute & 4th Place we have India Houston from Atlanta Tech. College Please Congratulate the Winners!

ACF Atlanta would like to Congratulate our Week #1 Winners - In the High School What's for Dinner category in 1st Place with a Gold Chapter Medal - we have Erika Perfecto from Rockdale High School & in 2nd Place and a Chapter Silver Medal we have Olivia Richardson from TriCities High School Please Congratulate the Winners!

ACF Atlanta Virtual Culinary Competition - Week #2 15 Students & 15 Pastry Chefs / Professionals will be selected to compete. Category - What's for Dessert! Please make a Cake, Pie or Tart. You can use what you have in your pantry. Be creative & make sure you include a description. See the Rules & Information for more details Good Luck! https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-virtual-culinary/

Registration Extension - The Deadline has been updated until Friday - All entries due by 3pm & Competitors notified that evening / Saturday - Posting will have 2 days to get likes (Saturday & Sunday) / Winners announced on Monday at 3pm!! For updated information go to - https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-virtual-culinary/

ACF Atlanta Virtual Culinary Competition - Week #1 15 High School Students & 15 Tech. School Students will be selected to compete. Category - Tonight's Dinner. Your dish must include a Protein, Starch, Vegetable, and a Sauce You can use what you have in your pantry. Be creative & make sure you include a description. See the Rules & Information for more details Good Luck! https://acfatlantachefs.org//acf-atlanta-virtual-culinary/

Thank you Atlanta fro coming out and setting a record. 1900 boxes of groceries gone in 4 hours! Thank you to our everyone who helped out! We could not have done this without you!

ACF Atlanta distributed 1900 boxes groceries in 1 day. We are all out. Thanks to everyone who came out & got groceries, and Thank you to all the Volunteers, Partners and the East Lake for letting us do this amazing event!

Today's first 500 boxes were packed, and delivered to the Senior Center & YMCA - Thank you to our Partners - Sysco, Buckheadmeat, Frreshpoint, US Foods, Keller Knapp, Ashely Derrick, TriMArk, GFI, Sutherland Foods, Cohen Foods, Horizon Brokers, Boars Head, WayPoint, Bull Dog Moving, WestRock, Royal Produce and Pace Reps! Thank you to all the VOLUNTEERS!!!

ACF Atlanta Chefs - We still have a few spots on Sunday available to volunteer. That's Sunday May 3rd from 8am to 3pm Email Polly @ [email protected] to sign up!

ACF Atlanta is hosting a Grocery Give-a-Way. This Saturday & Sunday May 2nd & 3rd from 9am - 2pm. I want to Thank all our Partners for making this happen!

ACF Atlanta is needed volunteers for a Grocery Give-A-Way this weekend. Please email Polly at [email protected] for more information!

ACF Atlanta presents our Virtual Culinary Competition! Starting May 4th, we will announce the weeks' category & skill level. For more information go to https://acfatlantachefs.org/

If you missed this weekends ACF Grocery Give-A-Way here are several pictures of what an amazing event. We served 2100 boxes of food to those in need. Thank you to all our Partners for making this happen and all the volunteer who came out to support the ACF Atlanta & the community!

GROCERY GIVE AWAY NEEDS YOU, VOLUNTEERS! We will start tomorrow morning at 10am. Send an email to [email protected] for directions and more details about helping us give back to our hard hit industry and our families. #ThankYou #ACFUnited #FeedingRestaurantWorkers

123Ce.com has reduced their prices to become a Certified CHef. Check out their website https://123ce.com/acf-approved-courses/

We proudly invite you to the Premier Butcher Shop in the nation, TODAY from 10-2. At our Curbside Market we will have an impressive selection of premium and value options for all of our amazing guests. This will include limited special offerings, as well. This is a truly unique opportunity to purchase from the very place all the best restaurants in the nation buy their meats. We hope to see you there! -4500 Wickersham Dr College Park, Ga 30337 -NO CASH ACCEPTED... -Every Wednesday & Friday 10-2 PM See more

" Come and support a long time Atlanta business this Wednesday-Friday! We are having a sale to the public, where you can purchase some of your favorite steak cuts that would normally be available at many of the great Atlanta steakhouses. Can't find chicken or pork in the store? We will have that too! Details below. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Hope to see some of you there." Click the link for our New AT HOME DELIVERY OPTION AS WELL! https://www.halperns.com/shop/

Chef Nick Barrington - ACF Atlanta President has posted some helpful information for our members, partners & family. If you have been affected by COVID-19 Please go to the News & Events for up-to-date information. https://acfatlantachefs.org/

As you know the CDC is asking for organizers and staff responsible for planning mass gatherings or large community events in the United States to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19. We do not want to strain on the community. We apologize for any inconvenience, please notify your playing partners. We are looking at June to reschedule our Golf Classic. Please if anyone has any questions, please let me know.

Pop- up event! If your interested in learning more about ALTO-SHAAM - ARC CARDINAL - LANCER products: Please RSVP via text to 404-245-2270 - Must be 21 or older

Don't forget about our upcoming events! March 9th will be our Monthly Meet-up / Tickets are still available for our Golf Classic / Don't miss out on our Certified Beef Tour this has limited spots available to tour the farm.