Research Chefs Association - A professional community for culinologists, food research and development.
American Culinary Federation (ACF)- A professional offering education and programmatic accreditation and certification for chefs and cooks
Institute of Food Technologists- An Organization for those interested in food science and technology. Check out their Career Center with information on the profession, professional development resources and job postings.
EatRight.org- Website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
National Restaurant Association- Home page for the leading business association for the restaurant industry.