National Junior

Benefits of Junior Membership:

  • Subscription to National Newsletters and Magazines – these publications have informative articles and recipes submitted by Industry Leaders in Canada.
  • Discounts on clothing, culinary tools and equipment on National CCFCC website. Product discounts at select national companies – i.e. Chef’s Hat
  • Involvement in culinary college and apprenticeship training advisory committees.
  • A national roster of members, updated every year.
  • CCFCC certificate, suitable for framing, CCFCC National Membership medal.
  • Distinctive CCFCC lapel pin.
  • International, National and Regional culinary shows are promoted and sponsored by the CCFCC and its branches.
  • Opportunities to hear and see world-renowned chefs and speakers at Regional and National conventions.
  • A chance to participate at Regional mini-conventions held every year.
  • Participation in the career enhancement of Junior Cook Apprentices.
  • Participate in hands-on workshops relevant to today’s chefs and cooks
  • Opportunity to network and socialize with industry professionals, colleagues, suppliers, and partners.
  • Participate in tours, seminars, new product sampling and demonstrations
  • Scholarship and bursary opportunities
  • Opportunity to earn the nationally recognized Chef de Cuisine Certification (CCC), Certified Working Chef Program (CWC) and Certified Master Chef Program (CMC). (Link to Education Tab)
  • Through dinner meetings, workshops, and special events members have the opportunity to expand and share their knowledge of the culinary arts
  • As a member of CCFCC North Vancouver Island you automatically become a member of both the national Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) and the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) which allows members to stay informed about national and international trends and ideas
  • Receive CCFCC North Vancouver Island Branch certificate
  • Opportunity to compete in annual CCFCC provincial and national competitions
  • Participate at volunteer events with your peers
  • Vehicle for expressing concerns to help raise the profile of the chef/cook profession
  • Through our coast-to-coast connections we assist members in finding employment as well as hiring employees
  • Join CCFCC North Vancouver Island Branch Board of Directors
  • Regular updates on local and provincial culinary news