The Tribune

A VETERAN in the culinary industry and lecturer at the College of the Bahamas has become an honorary inductee into the American Academy of Chefs (AAC).

The honour society of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) recognised Addiemae Rolle-Farrington, chef lecturer at COB, during the 43rd Annual AAC Induction Dinner.

The dinner was held on July 27 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, during the 2014 ACF National Convention.

Mrs Rolle-Farrington has more than 30 years of experience in the culinary industry and holds associate degrees in hotel administration, tourism studies and in culinary arts from the Bahamas Hotel Training College, which merged with COB in 2000. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in culinary management from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She currently serves as coach for the Bahamas Culinary Association student team and has coached students in local, regional and international culinary competitions.

Mrs Rolle-Farrington said she hopes to one day open a hospitality and culinary campus in Cat Island, Bahamas.
The AAC, which recognises those individuals who have made significant contributions to both the culinary profession and ACF, was established in 1955 at the ACF National Convention in Pittsburgh.

Out of nearly 20,000 ACF members, approximately 850 belong to the AAC. To become a member, chefs must be nominated by two current AAC members and complete the required application process.