Membership
Membership is available to all persons who actively seek and involve their culinary affiliated career paths as a cook apprentice, journeyman cook, professional chef/cook, hospitality or foodservice industry professions.
National Federation
Cooks & Chefs with either Journeyman Certification (Red Seal), Canadian Armed Forces TQ5 or has over 5 years full-time industry experience (Red Seal or equivalent).
NATIONAL FEDERATION MEMBERS:
New (or lapsed): $157.50 (incl. GST, initiation fee $30, no branch fee)
Renewing: $126.00 (incl. GST, no branch fee)
Apply Online (Click Membership-->Click National Member and follow instructions)
National Junior
Enrolled in a culinary program or has not exceeded 5 years of full-time industry experience. Provides for membership during one’s apprenticeship or course of study in a food service environment or recognized school of culinary training. The applicant may retain junior membership until they have attained certification as a Journeyman after which the member will be invited and required to become a Federation member.
NATIONAL JUNIOR MEMBERS:
New or Renewing: $36.75 incl. GST, (no initiation or branch fees)
Apply Online (Click Membership-->Click Junior Member and follow instructions)
Associate
Open to companies and/or individuals in the foodservice industry or related areas. Examples include: Farmers, Seafood Harvesters, Food Producers, non-Red Seal Culinary Teachers, Retailers & Foodies.
BRANCH ASSOCIATES:
Individual Associates - $110.00 (no GST or initiation fee)
Business Associates - $125.00 (2 representatives, no GST or initiation fee)
2 representatives for the business can attend NVICA events
Associate Membership Online Application