Affiliate member ($125.00 annually)
Individuals recognized professionally in a field affiliated with Culinology, culinary arts, or food science, and who otherwise do not qualify as a Chef, Food Science & Technology, Culinology, Associate, or Student member. Examples include but are not limited to: writer, publisher, media/ communications professional, academician, administrator, or non-food science researcher.
Associate member ($375.00 annually)
Individuals recognized professionally as employed in supporting fields. Examples include but are not limited to: sales / marketing professional, supplier, co-packer, distributor, or recruiter.
Chef member ($125.00 annually)
Individuals recognized professionally as chefs employed in any sector of the food industry. Examples include but are not limited to: research/ corporate/executive chef, research and development chef, concept/product development chef, director/manager of culinary department, consultant, foodservice manager, or food establishment owner. Chef members may vote on bylaws changes and in elections for Board of Director positions.
Culinology member ($125.00 annually)
Individuals recognized professionally as culinologists in any sector of the food industry. Examples include but are not limited to: culinologist, research chef, culinary scientist, culinary technician, research and development specialist, or innovation director, including Certified Research Chefs, Certified Culinary Scientists, and Culinology degree graduates. Members eligible for the Chef or Food Science & Technology categories who practice Culinology are eligible for this category.
Food Science & Technology member ($125.00 annually)
Individuals recognized professionally as food scientists or food technologists in any sector of the food industry. Examples include but are not limited to: food scientist, food technologist, flavorist, chemist, registered dietitian, nutritionist, lab technician, or food science researcher.
Student member ($25.00 annually)
Individuals recognized as a full-time student in a related field. Examples of field of study include but are not limited to: Culinology®, culinary arts, food science, or food studies.
