Join the M Chef Collective
Free for MAFSI Rep Chefs

What do we mean by Collective?

A collective is a special group of like-minded professionals—in this case, MAFSI Rep Chefs—coming together to learn, grow, and elevate the role of chefs in the foodservice industry.

The MAFSI M-Chef Collective is the only special interest group dedicated to Rep Firm Chefs, setting the standard for excellence in culinary skills and knowledge. It’s designed to support culinary professionals working in rep firms by providing access to tailored education, shared resources, and a community of peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the rep chef role.

Requirements for joining the M Chef Collective:

1) Only MAFSI Member Rep Chefs who have professional culinary experience can join the M Chef Collective.
 

If you’re a MAFSI Rep Chef—or thinking about stepping into that role—getting joining the M Chef Collective could be one of the best moves you can make for your career and your rep firm. 

Connect with Rep Chefs Nationwide

One of the coolest perks of the M Chef Collective is getting to connect with Rep Chefs from all over the country. Through the MAFSI community, you can meet other chefs who understand what your day-to-day is like. It’s a space where you can swap best practices, share tips and tricks, and even get some mentorship. Plus, it's great to know you’re not alone when facing challenges—a whole group of people is there to support you.

Quarterly Meetings for Learning and Sharing

Being a part of M Chef Collective means you’ll be invited to quarterly meetings with other certified chefs. These meetings are a great way to stay updated on what’s happening within the MAFSI community and discuss what’s next for everyone. You’ll get to:

• Learn about new goals and initiatives the group is working on.

• Help set future goals for the community (your input matters!)

• Share struggles and get feedback from people who’ve been there, done that.

It’s a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to the direction of the Rep Chef community.

Certification Opportunities

Our M Chef Certification Program is the only certification for MAFSI Rep Firm Chefs, setting the standard for excellence in culinary skills and knowledge. Our group of cuisine professionals have created something that will change our industry's culinary support forever.

 
The MAFSI M-Chef Collective offers a path for professional advancement through three levels of certification: 1-Star, 2-Star, and 3-Star. This drives personal growth, rep firm profitability, and customer and job satisfaction.The three levels of M Chef Certification level have written and practical exams as well as a comprehensive prerequisite system that considers previous culinary experience.