Micronesian Chefs Association

The Micronesian Chefs Association was founded with the intent of bringing professional chefs working on Guam into an organization which would be beneficial to them and to the profession as well.

MCA Mission Statement

1. To develop and promote of the art of cooking and international cuisine and the chefs profession.

2. To develop a local Chefs Association which will gain respect and support both locally and internationally.

3. To further promote the interest of the profession both in Guam and from an international perspective.

4. To promote the training and education of junior members of the Association.

5. To advocate the development of a culinary team to represent Guam in international forums.

6. To develop mutually beneficial contacts with all branches of the local and international hotel and catering industry to gather support for the association's activities.

7. To build an association which encourages membership participation for colleagues of all sectors of our profession and develop camaraderie between local and expatriate chefs on Guam

8. To solicit funds and enter into contracts necessary to accomplish the preceding purposes.

Membership

Membership in the MCA is open to the following persons:

Professional Members: Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties Annual Dues $50

Junior Members: Commis Chefs, Kitchen Assistants, Apprentices, Tourism Students Annual Dues $25

Allied Members: Educators, Purchasing Managers, Stewarding Managers Annual Dues $50

Associate Members: Suppliers/Vendors, Hospitality Related Corporations and Businesses, Media Members Annual Dues $75

If you are interested in joining the MCA or have general questions regarding the organization please email MCA secretary Gordon Mizusawa at g_mizusawa@advmgtinc.com

Upcoming Events

General Membership Meeting

TBA

MCA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT

Peter Duenas
Executive Chef/Owner
Meskla Chamorro Fusion Cuisine

VICE PRESIDENT

Andreas Lorenz
Director of Kitchens
Westin Resort Guam

TREASURER

Jim Herbert
General Manager
Triple J Five Star

SECRETARY

Gordon Mizusawa
Director, Enivronmental Services
GMHA

CHEF DIRECTORS

John Fernandez
Executive Chef
Sea Grill Restaurant

Hermann Grossbichler
Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Guam

Geoffrey Perez
Executive Chef
PROA Restaurant

Bertrand Haurillon
Executive Chef
Le Tasi Bistro Bakery

ALLIED DIRECTORS

Hank Rice
Sales Manager
Archway, Inc.

Joe Okada
Proprietor
TuNu

Marie Page
Regional Sales & Marketing
Manager
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Guam

Ken Stewart
Guam Food Guy, GuamDiner.com
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