Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, CDM, AAC
Candidate for National Treasurer
Candidate’s Statement
Chefs, Friends and Culinarians—I believe the ACF is the best chefs organization in the world. I hope to be a part of the dynamic team of Board Leaders, National Staff and Dedicated Members who will help make ACF the “Best Known” group of chefs in the world. I believe that to do this we must continue to follow the ACF Strategic Plan and prepare for the next one. We must also exhibit sound financial stewardship; getting every ounce of return from the dollars we spend. I believe that by this path ACF and its chef members can grow to our full potential.
Jeff Bacon, CEC, CCA, CDM, AAC
Bio
Program Director/Executive Chef, Triad Community Kitchen
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Jeff Bacon is a Certified Executive Chef from Winston-Salem, N.C. He is also a Certified Culinary Administrator, and has worked in the food service industry for 32 years.
In his current position at the Triad Community Kitchen he coordinates a program where students use donated and purchased food to create cook-chill, ready-to-heat meals in a bag for distribution to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC partner agencies like soup kitchens, group homes and Kids Cafes. Students are referred by program partners like Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, and receive culinary training at no charge with the goal of attaining sustainable, gainful employment in the food service and hospitality industries. This organization also includes a food manufacturing division in a federally inspected kitchen and a full service catering division.
Jeff completed his education at UNC–Greensboro where he graduated with honors from their Nutrition and Institution Management Program.
Prior to his position at Second Harvest Food Bank, Jeff was Director of Dining Services at Salemtowne Retirement Community (2003–2006).
Experience
ACF Triad Chapter: Treasurer (1999–2002); Vice President (2002); President (2003–06): Chairman of the Board (2008–09)
ACF National: Competition Show Chair—Greensboro Culinary Salon and Hot Food Competition (2001,02,03,05) SE Regional Conference Show Chair (2003 & 2004) SE Regional Conference Education Chair (2004); ACF Internal Audit Committee (2006–09) ACF Board Liaison Education Committee, Apprenticeship Committee, Accreditation Commission (2009–2011), ACF Board Liaison ACF Disaster Relief Task Force (2011–13) ACF SE Region Vice President (2009–2013)
ACF Recognition: Triad Chapter Chef of the Year 2002; Triad Franklin Beal Community Service Award 2001 & 2003; ACF SE Regional Joe Amandola Outstanding Member Award 2008, ACF National Presidents Medallion for Outstanding Service, Numerous ACF Competition Medals
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