The Culinary Apprenticeship Program at the Old North
State Club
Overview
In conjunction with the educational arm of the American Culinary Federation,
Inc. (ACF), The Old North State Club offers a highly respected Apprenticeship
program that provides on-the-job training combined with technical classroom
instruction. The program, available to individuals at least 17 years of age and
a high-school graduate or equivalent, allows individuals the ability to work
full-time under our team of certified chefs while enrolled in a culinary program
simultaneously.
Apprentices complete designated hours for both on-the-job training and culinary
classes each year of their program. Upon completion of the program, apprentice
graduates are eligible for Certified Culinarian (CC) status through the ACF
National Office.
Apprenticeship Program Objectives
• Learn and master cooking and baking skills, including healthy food preparation
techniques, in the classroom and on the job under the direction of our chefs.
• Develop basic principles of nutrition, dietetics, and food and beverage
composition.
• Understand the requirements for proper food handling, sanitation and hygiene.
• Gain an understanding of management and supervisory knowledge in preparation
for a progressive career in the culinary industry.
• Acquire a professional work ethic necessary for success in the hospitality
industry.
• Prepare culinarians for ACF professional CC certification testing.
Apprenticeship Program Requirements
If accepted into an apprenticeship program, students will be required to:
• Pay applicable enrollment fees to include registration, text books and study
guides.
• Complete either two or three years of full-time work (either 4,000 or 6,000
hours) of on-the-job training at the Old North State Club.
• Complete a minimum of 12 courses in culinary related subjects to include
sanitation and food safety, introduction to cooking, introduction to baking and
advanced cooking, either through an accredited institution or college or online
through an approved educational provider.
Applying for the Apprenticeship Program
Students may contact:
John McAllister CEC
Executive Chef
The Old North State Club
201 Old North State Lane
New London, NC 28127
336-461-4447 ex. 231
chefjmc at hotmail dot com
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., (ACF) is the largest professional,
not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks in the United States, and was
founded more than 75 years ago. ACF promotes the culinary profession by
providing professional development, career building and networking opportunities
to its members.http://acfchefs.org/