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Benefits of RCA
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RCA members are better prepared to meet the demands of the food industry through an innovative, creative, intelligent approach to food product development. |
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Who Joins the RCA?
Chefs
Research chefs, corporate executive chefs, independent chefs, pastry chefs, hotel chefs, R&D and test kitchen chefs, product development chefs, innovation directors, food and beverage directors, caterers, manufacturers and consultants.
Food Science Professionals
Food scientists, technologists, research specialists, chemists, consultants, flavorists, manufacturers, directors of operations, lab technicians, product development managers, nutritionists and dietitians.
Educators & Students
Deans, administrators, professors, instructors and students of culinary arts, food, science and Culinology® programs.
Business Professionals
Sales, marketing and distribution professionals.
Media
Publishers, editors, authors, researchers and public relations professionals
Chef Member
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.
$345.00
Join NowFood Science &
Tech Member
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. Food Science & Technology members may vote on bylaws changes and in elections for Board of Director positions.
$345.00
Join NowCulinology Member
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.
$345.00
Join NowAssociate Member
Individuals recognized professionally as employed in supporting fields. Examples include but are not limited to: sales / marketing professional, supplier, co-packer, distributor, or recruiter. Associate members may vote on bylaws changes and in elections for Board of Director positions.
$585.00
Join NowAffiliate Member
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. Affiliate members may vote on bylaws changes and in elections for Board of Director positions.
$345.00
Join NowStudent Member
Individuals recognized as a full-time student at a culinary college or university. Examples of field of study include but are not limited to: Culinology, culinary arts, food science, or food studies. This membership holds no voting privileges.