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New Zealand Chefs Association Inc is a member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (World Chefs) and was the first association to establish professional chefs training in this country. We offer the following memberships: • Full Membership: A person with at least five years cooking experience acceptable to NZ Chefs, or who has completed a training programme that is recognized by NZ Chefs. • Associate Membership: A person, who in the opinion of the executive (branch or national), may be of benefit to the aims and objectives of NZ Chefs, may apply for membership. • Training Membership: Training membership shall be open to any person who is currently tertiary training in the Culinary Arts. • Student Membership: Student membership shall be open to any person who is currently enrolled at secondary school with an interest in the Culinary Arts. • Establishment Membership: A single kitchen/restaurant, at one location, with up to 5 chefs, cooks, patissiers, and/or confectioners. • Secondary School Membership: Secondary Schools teaching students in the Culinary Arts / Hospitality, up to three teachers. • Corporate Member: Companies that support NZ Chefs aims and objectives. We offer the following benefits to our members: - Sponsorship and organisation National, Regional and International Culinary Competitions. Please Note: You must be a member of NZ Chefs and logged in to view NZ Chefs documents. ![]() Refer a Friend |
"It is great to be a member of NZ Chefs, it’s a really good chance to join many different Restaurants and get some nice experience for my cooking future in the time that I am staying in New Zealand."
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