I have an open position for a career staff position full time scratch baker. If you have anyone interested or know of anyone interested please let me know. I also have a presentation cook position. Presentation cooks perform demonstration cooking for our college students in our Marketplace. We serve 2700 meals per day and have 10 ACF Certified chefs on staff to help develop our culinary staff.

Thanks for your consideration and any leads.

Scott D. Turley, CEC

CCO, GrinnellDining

Grinnell College

Joe Rosenfield 25′ Center

1115 8th, Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641.269.3665

www.turley@grinnell.eduhttp://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dining

1. Open issues

a)      Chef Phil let the group know that we can get CEH credits for ACF meetings that have educational components.  Chef Phil as President is able to input and submit the hours to ACF.

b)      Treasure Report:  No report.

c)      Review of fundraiser event presented by Linda Funk.  Date will be March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at HyVee Conference Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. 

-          Hy-Vee has declined to be the presenting sponsor

-          Venues in consideration:

• Elwell Family Food Center
• Sheraton
• Zart
• Americana
• Jasper
• Private clubs – Embassy

Sponsor Thoughts:

1. Sysco
2. Martin Brothers
3. Doll Distributing
4. Loffredo
5. Neesvig’s
6. Commodity
7. Marriott
8. New business

a.)    Next meeting January 23at DMACC at 6 p.m. 

b.)    Chef Phil and Anderson will put together scholarship packets for application

c.)    Meeting schedule:

1. January 23 – DMACC
2. February 20 – Cheese Shop on Roosevelt
3. March 19 – ISU with Erica Bierman
4. April 16 – Zombie Burger
5. May 21 – Jasper Winery
6. June 18 – Fleming’s Steakhouse

d.)   Website preview.  Send food photography, member logos, member profiles, expand certification to include DMACC can host the written exam, continued education credits, post upcoming meetings on community calendars

1. Adjournment

David Jensen Motioned.  Linda Funk – 2^nd.  All agreed.  Chef Phil adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by:  Chef Anderson

Minutes approved by:

1. III.      Open issues

a)      September minutes:  Approved.

b)      Treasure Report:  Kathy reported on the account (3) -

1. a.       Regular Checking = $7,312.73
2. b.      CD – $1,818.06
3. c.       Scholarship Acct – $2,230.71
4. d.      Chef Phil on account now and has received checks.

Chef Andres motioned to approve, Chef Jensen seconded, all approved Treasurer Report.

c)      Certification exams were in last month.

1. a.       3 tested from Grinnell 
2. b.      1 from Des Moines
3. c.       Fall continues to look like a good time for the exam.  The day after the World Food Prize will be the exam in 2012.
4. d.      Chef Phil and ? – ACF evaluators so it will cut expenses for the chapter

d)     Review of fundraiser event presented by Linda Funk.  Date will be March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at HyVee Conference Center in West Des Moines, Iowa.  Other thoughts:

1. a.       Cookbook authors
2. b.      Donation Box
3. c.       Booth/table for ACF
4. d.      Powerpoint presentation – depict meetings, certification photos, etc.
5. e.       Success story
6. f.       Booths for Culinary Schools – ICI, ISU, Central Campus, etc.
7. g.      Student participation?
8. h.      Logo suggestions:  develop tagline:  culinary scholarships or ACF of Iowa
9. i.        Ice Carver
10. j.        Cheese Carver
11. k.      Invite Mid Western chapters as well as National President
12. l.        Other boards to engage:  potato, mushroom, WMMB
13. m.    Other companies to engage:  Emmi Roth
14. n.      Scholarships will be made available to high school through post secondary students.
    1. IV.      New business

a.)    Next meeting December 19 at DMACC at 7 p.m.  – no food, will be a quick discussion about the upcoming event.

b.)    Mauricio from Food Corp spoke about the programming he is doing in the Des Moines metro, which includes school gardens, pick a better snack, afterschool programs and others.  He is open to collaboration and learning more about the various organizations/chefs at the meeting.

1. V.      Adjournment

David Jensen Motioned.  Matt Pertzborn – 2^nd.  All agreed.  Chef Phil adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by:  Chef Anderson

Minutes approved by: 

1. III.      Open issues

a)      June minutes:  Bill Easter motioned to approve, David Jensen seconded, all agreed. 

b)      Certification in October:  4 people signed up at this time.  3 from Grinnell and 1 from Deerfield.  If any board members wish to attend, they need to wear whites and toque to observe.  Chef Phil can provide the toques.

c)      Chef Phil received the ByLaws from Chef BJ and Chef Ephraim.  They are outdated and in the future we will need to update them.

d)     Treasure Report:  Kathy reported on one account (of 3) -

1. a.       Regular Checking = $2,230.43

Linda motioned to approve, Chef Jensen seconded, all approved Treasurer Report.

e)      Review of fundraiser event presented by Linda Funk.  Venues in consideration:  HyVee, Elwell, Zart1312.  Ticket prices will be set at an affordable price.  Will visit with the commodity boards about their involvement and donations.  Other thoughts:

1. a.       Music?
2. b.      Photo?
3. c.       Orchestra / WDM Valley
   1. IV.      New business

a.)    November 21 meeting will be at Central Campus to see Elaine’s new kitchen.

b.)    Elaine spoke about her upcoming fundraiser dinner at BOS.  $29/ticket and it all goes to support the program at Central Campus.

c.)    Second Vice President position open on the board.  Discussion tabled until Chef Phil inquires about the position and when elections will take place.

1. V.      Adjournment

Chef Phil Motioned.  Bill – 2^nd.  All agreed.  Chef Phil adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by:  Chef Anderson

Minutes approved by: 

Group had a Emmi Roth Cheese tasting.  Gruyere contest announcement.

ACF of Iowa

Meeting Minutes

July 18, 2011

1. I.      Call to order

Chef Phil called to order the regular meeting of the ACF of Iowa at 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2011 at Court Avenue Brewing Company in Des Moines, Iowa.

1. II.      Roll call

Chef Phil passed around a sheet for roll call. The following persons were present:

                                Chef Phil                                              Matt Pertzborn

                                Chef Anderson                                 David Jensen

                                Kathy Crum                                        Matthew Brinkman

                                Jantina Wennerstrom                    Elain Wolfe

                                Linda Funk                                          Bill Gordish

                                Ryan Pentico                                      John Andres

                                David Zeller                                       

1. III.      Open issues

a)      June minutes:  Anderson motioned to approve, Elaine seconded, all agreed. 

b)      Chef Phil received a box of ACF items from Chef Ephraim.  ACF sent a new presidential binder.  Chef Phil is looking for a copy of Iowa Bylaws – he will contact BJ Whitmore for a copy.

c)      Treasure Report:  Chef Phil and Kathy to find a time to get BJ removed from the account and Chef Phil added to the account.  The Scholarship account was separated from the general fund account.  Kathy ordered checks (300 for $42.06)

1. a.       Scholarship fund = $2,230.00
2. b.      Scholarship fund cd = $1,817.81
3. c.       Regular checking = $6,838.85

Linda motioned to approve, Chef Jensen seconded, all approved Treasurer Report.

d)     Focus on growing membership.  Delighted to have HyVee represented tonight as well as John Andres from Renaissance Hotel.

e)      Fundraiser Idea presented by Linda Funk.  Linda is looking for a venue for the event… HyVee was suggested.  Discussed outline of what sponsorship packages will look like, etc.  She will bring a list of possible sponsors to reach out to in September.

1. IV.      New business

a)      September meeting will feature Emmi Roth cheese and is tentatively scheduled for HyVee on Mills Civic.

b)      No meeting in October because of testing.  A small discussion was held about doing something social anyway.

c)      Certifications – October 15 is the date.  DMACC can handle 12 total – 6 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon.  Grinnell has 5 people registered.  To register complete the paperwork and turn in the fee to ACF National.  That gets you on the list to test.  There is a written portion that has to be taken within one year (multiple choice, pretests available to take).

1. V.      Adjournment

Chef Phil Motioned.  Kathy – 2^nd.  All agreed.  Chef Phil adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by:  Chef Anderson

Minutes approved by:  

Court Avenue Brewing Company presented the group with some free appetizers as well as beer tasting.  The group tasted three core beers Belgian White Beer, Honest Lawyer IPA, and Black Hawk Stout.

Posted: 3/7/2012

I have an open position for a career staff position full time scratch baker. If you have anyone interested or know of anyone interested please let me know. I also have a presentation cook position. Presentation cooks perform demonstration cooking for our college students in our Marketplace. We serve 2700 meals per day and have 10 ACF Certified chefs on staff to help develop our culinary staff.

Thanks for your consideration and any leads.

Chef Scott

Scott D. Turley, CEC

CCO, GrinnellDining

Grinnell College

Joe Rosenfield 25′ Center

1115 8th, Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641.269.3665

www.turley@grinnell.eduhttp://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dining

A Polk County country club has an opening for a head chef.   Qualified candidates should be culinary graduates skilled in general food preparation as well as creative menu planning and preparation.   Candidates should have a professional attitude and demeanor, excellent organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively with all staff.   The chef will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation, including general menu planning, food preparation, planning and executing larger-scale meals and banquet-type menus, inventory control, as well maintaining profit margins.   This is a great opportunity for a person who wishes to be challenged and in charge.   Competitive salary is negotiable based on experience.

Please Send Resumes to: Iowakitchen@gmail.com

June 20, 2011

1. Call to order

Chef Phil called to order the regular meeting of the ACF of Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on June 20, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.

1. Roll call

Chef Phil passed around a sheet for roll call. The following persons were present:

Chef Phil

Terrie Kohl, guest

Chef Anderson

David Jensen

Kathy Crum

Matthew Brinkman

Jantina Wennerstrom

Chris Caes

Linda Funk

Bill Gordish

Mary Ann Adams, guest

1. Open issues

Chef Ephraim has not officially resigned; Chef Phil is acting President and will continue to reach out to Chef Ephraim to obtain his resignation.

1. New business

a)      Kathy Crum, Treasurer, reported on the finances.  As of 6/20/2011 there is $9,293.85 in the account.  She has a bill for $275 for liability insurance.  Kathy will check on the amount and status of how much monies belong to Jim Kosec’s scholarship funds, including the CD.  Discussion was held to make Jim Kosec’s Scholarship Fund its own separate bank account.  Discussion tabled as Kathy will inquire with the bank and bring more details to meeting in July.

b)      Focus this year on growing our membership.  The website is being brought up to date and the facebook page is current. 

Costs to be a member:  $225 – chef; $105 – student

The chapter does not receive any monies back from National for members.  Discussion was held about increasing the local dues from $0 to $10.  The discussion was tabled for continuation.

c)      Discussion about whether or not ACF of Iowa chapter still has its 501(c)3 status.  Chef Phil will continue to reach out to Chef Ephraim to secure the ACF binder which presumably has that information.

d)     Website and Meeting notices.  Jantina will post information to website and will send an email notice 3 weeks prior to meeting and a reminder notice 1 week prior.

e)      Next meeting, bring ideas on where we’d like to meet.  Suggested that we send follow up emails to guests asking them join.

f)       Regarding membership:  Guests can attend 3 meetings before we will ask them to become members.  Kathy made motion.  Bill – Second.  All agreed.

g)      Linda brought up the fundraiser event idea.  She will bring additional information to next meeting.

h)      Bill suggested that we give out scholarship this year even though we didn’t have a fundraiser.  In the past, we believe we have given 2 or 3 $500 scholarships.  Kathy will get additional information to confirm scholarship amounts.

i)        Chef Phil will find time to meet with Kathy and get added to the bank account.

1. Adjournment

Kathy Motioned.  David – 2^nd.  All agreed.  Chef Phil adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by:  Chef Anderson