Judges Application Process
As an American Culinary Federation competition judge, you have the
opportunity to participate on the other side of intense culinary
competitions. It is a meaningful way to put your culinary knowledge to
work while being exposed to new trends.
You can also receive continuing
education hours to put towards upgrading or renewing your certification.
Download the Application
Application
Or call us at (800) 624-9458 and we will send you the application
through the mail.
Send Completed Applications to
American Culinary Federation
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Pre-requisites for an ACF-approved culinary competition judge
- ACF member in good standing.
- ACF certified at the CSC or CWPC level or higher.
- Three gold medals (one in category F1 or F5, one in categories A, B
or C, and one in category K or P). ACF, WACS, and Hotelympia medals
fulfill this requirement. Reaching CMC status fulfills medal
requirements.
- Approved for judges training by the culinary competition committee
chair.
Judging Experience Criteria
- Apprentice judge a minimum of five ACF-approved culinary competitions
over two years. Of these competitions, three must be categories F, K, or
P/1.
- Successful completion of a six-hour judges seminar, “Becoming
an ACF Approved Judge,” offered at ACF’s
National Convention.
To maintain ACF-approved judge qualification
- Retain currency as an ACF member in good standing.
- Retain currency in the required level of ACF certification.
- Judge a minimum of three competitions every two years.
- Attend a judging seminar at a regional conference or national
convention.
