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Alan Lazar, M.Ed., CCE, Chef, President, Broward Country ACF Chapter

Chef Alan Mark Lazar started his career in the Hospitality/Culinary industry in the famous Catskills Mountains of New York State. His career has led him around the world, tasting and is a Lifelong Learner. Graduating College, Chef Lazar spent a few years traveling the United States, Canada and Mexico, finally settling in Florida. In Florida he worked in many businesses learning his main craft of Butchery. He is a qualified Master Butcher and ranked 50th in the Butcher Hall of fame.

In 1994, Chef Lazar was asked to join the Faculty at the prestigious culinary college, Johnson and Wales University in North Miami, Fla He taught over 10,000 students the art of Butchery besides other classes. Many have continued in the industry and have become leaders on their own. In 2017, Chef Lazar transitioned to the high school culinary classes and has been there since.

He is the current president of the Broward County ACF Chapter.
2024- AMSA- American Meat Sanitation Association Certification
2024- Master Chef Association (certy) Certification

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