[company_age]25.0[/company_age][employees]51-200 employees[/employees][description]The American Culinary Federation (ACF) serves as the preeminent professional organization for chefs and culinary professionals in the United States. Established in 1998, the ACF has grown to include numerous chapters across the country, providing a robust network for culinary education, certification, apprenticeships, and competitions. The Federation strives to uphold and advance the culinary profession through advocacy, endorsed certification programs, and a robust continuing education curriculum. Additionally, the ACF hosts national conventions, regional conferences, and local events that facilitate networking, professional development, and the exchange of culinary techniques and trends. ACF's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that it meets the evolving needs of the culinary community, supporting chefs throughout their careers from apprenticeship to master chef level.[/description][ps]Culinary education, certification, apprenticeships, competitions, advocacy, professional development[/ps]