Culinary Arts Contest Coordinator: Dylan Krings, Central Community College
2026 Scope of Contest: The Culinary Arts contest is designed to evaluate the technical skills, knowledge, and professionalism of competitors preparing for careers in the culinary industry. It simulates industry expectations by requiring competitors to demonstrate real-world production tasks under timed, job-like conditions. There will also be a written exam during Thursday night’s orientation. Competitors must also bring a résumé and be in proper uniform on Friday. The competition will take place on Friday and will consist of chicken fabrication, preparing a salad with vinaigrette, and cooking a composed dish including a starch, vegetable, and poultry component.