WHY JOIN PCAH?

• PCAH Educational Seminars and Workshops throughout the year.
• PCAH “ Passport “Reward Programs - You will gain points by attending / working seminars and workshops which you could cash in to get knife- sets, cook-books, etc.
• Networking Opportunities at local, regional, national, and international levels and the opportunity to meet many successful chefs, culinarians, fellow junior members and purveyors and industry leaders.
• Mentoring and shadowing Opportunities under Successful Chefs and Culinarians in the City of Houston .
• PCAH Junior Culinary Team.
• The knowledge and experience gained from being on the team will provide you the opportunity of a lifetime and will benefit you tremendously throughout your career.
• Subscription to ACF cutting edge publications: Sizzle (quarterly, for Junior members), The National Culinary Review and Center of the Plate.
• Opportunity to attend regional conferences and national conventions.
• PCAH In-House Apprenticeship program - If you can not afford the rising cost of tuition for culinary schools (or do not want to end-up with high balance student loans) and want to learn directly from some of the best chefs in Houston, PCAH in-House Apprenticeship Program is the choice for you.
• Culinary Competition which provide a tremendous educational opportunity and a smart way to sharpen your skills.
• Opportunity to attend regional conferences and national conventions ACF regional and national seminars, workshops, and symposiums.
• Internet JobBank; service for members to post or review resumes and job openings locally and on the national level.
• Educational grants and scholarships.
• Member-only access to the ACF Web Site.
• Automatic membership in the World Association of Cooks Societies (WACS)
• Local and national awards and honors

Annual Membership Dues

Junior - Student, Apprentice (over 18) $75
Junior Culinarian - Student, Apprentice (under 18) $65