named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ACF Member Meetings
Monthly gatherings featuring educational demonstrations, product showcases, and networking for culinary professionals
ACFLI Annual Awards BBQ
Annual community event celebrating chefs, students, and industry partners with food and professional recognition
Certification Practical Exam
Hands-on culinary certification exams held multiple times per year to validate professional skills
Foodservice and Hospitality Expo
Industry event showcasing foodservice products, innovations, and professional development opportunities
Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to culinary students and aspiring professionals in the Long Island area
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 3 activities
- Hosts educational and networking events for membersHosts monthly member meetings featuring culinary demonstrations by professional chefs, local chapter meetings, and board meetings to support professional engagement and education for culinary professionals.
- Organizes and sanctions culinary competitions and eventsOrganizes and sanctions local, regional, and national culinary competitions and events for chefs and culinary students, including cook competitions and demonstrations, to promote professional development and engagement within the culinary community.
- Organizes annual Foodservice and Hospitality ExpoHosts an annual Foodservice and Hospitality Expo on Long Island to connect culinary professionals with industry innovations, resources, and networking opportunities.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 2 activities
- Administers scholarship programs for culinary studentsProvides scholarships to high school students, postsecondary students in culinary or hospitality programs, and individuals in professional certificate programs to support education and training in the culinary arts.
- Provides career development and professional certificationOffers comprehensive certification programs, including in-person practical exams at the Milliken Technical Center, and provides educational resources, apprenticeship programs, and accreditation to support professional development for chefs and culinarians.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Coordinates culinary professionals for community initiativesCoordinates culinary professionals to support charitable and community activities through the provision of culinary skills and resources, including initiatives such as farm-to-hospital partnerships to improve food quality.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operates career and job placement servicesOperates an online Career Center that enables members to post job openings and apply for culinary positions nationwide, supporting workforce development and professional mobility in the foodservice industry.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes member communications and resourcesProduces and distributes The National Culinary Review digital magazine and The Culinary Insider, a biweekly e-newsletter, to provide members with updates, news, and professional resources.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advances professional standards in the culinary industryRepresents high standards of professionalism in the culinary industry and successfully advocated for the reclassification of executive chefs into the professional category in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Official Titles.
- Supports U.S. representation in international culinary competitionsServes as the home organization for ACF Culinary Team USA, which represents the United States in major international culinary competitions, promoting American culinary excellence globally.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$2K39%
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expenses
Total expenses$8K
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balance sheet
Total assets$14K
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Net assets$14K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ACF Network — Member of the American Culinary Federation network.
- ACF Chefs Network — Operates as a local chapter under the national ACF Chefs organization, administering its certification programs.
- ACF Culinary Team USA Partner — Official representative of the United States in major international culinary competitions, hosted by ACF.
- American Culinary Federation Network — Member chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
- BreadKone Partner — Collaborates with BreadKone to feature its innovative cone-shaped bread in a member meeting focused on culinary applications.
- Country Pure Foods Partner — Featured at a member meeting, indicating a collaborative relationship.
- Joe Jurgielewicz & Sons Ltd. Partner — Co-presents an educational demonstration at a member meeting with Krystal Foods.
- Krystal Foods Partner — Co-presents an educational demonstration at a member meeting with Joe Jurgielewicz & Sons Ltd.
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital Partner — Partner in a farm-to-hospital initiative to enhance hospital food quality
- Marriott, Melville Long Island Partner — Venue partner for the Foodservice and Hospitality Expo
- Rational Demo: Partners In Education Partner — Collaborates on a demonstration event focused on culinary education technology.
- The Morgan Center at the Piermont Partner — Hosted an ACF Long Island chapter event at their venue.
- The Standard of Excellence for the Culinary Industry Network — Positioned as a representative of high culinary standards within the industry.
- Thermomix - TM7 by Vorwerk Partner — Featured in a member meeting, suggesting a partnership to demonstrate kitchen technology.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career Advancement Through Certification and Educationmethodology: career advancement through certificationBy offering certification and professional development programs, the organization advances chefs' careers and elevates industry standards because formal recognition of skill increases professional mobility and public trust in culinary expertise.
- Experiential Learning and Competition-Driven Engagementmethodology: experiential_learningBy using culinary competitions and hands-on experiences with innovative food products, the organization fosters skill development and professional engagement because experiential formats deepen learning and motivation more than passive instruction.
- Farm-to-Institution Partnerships for Nutritional Improvementmethodology: farm-to-institutionBy establishing farm-to-hospital partnerships, the organization improves the nutritional quality of institutional meals because sourcing fresh, local ingredients directly enhances dietary outcomes in clinical and public settings.
- Professional Skill Mobilization for Community Impactmethodology: professional-coordination-networkBy organizing networks of culinary professionals and deploying their pro bono expertise, the organization strengthens charitable efforts and improves public food practices, because specialized skills enhance community service quality and reach.