Culinary Arts

The competition will encompass both hot and cold food preparation and presentation. Competitors will demonstrate their knowledge and skills through the production of menu items meeting industry standards. The competitors are evaluated on organization, knife skills, cooking techniques, creative presentation, sanitation and food safety, and the quality and flavor of their prepared items. High school competitors will create menus to demonstrate required fundamental cooking techniques using items from a common pantry. College/postsecondary students will work from a market basket format and create their own menus using required fundamental cooking techniques. 

Scope of Competition Link - Culinary Arts 

Culinary students only.

*January test to qualify - Yes.

*Regionals to qualify - No.

State Competition Uniform

Students must wear clothing that coordinates with the SkillsUSA uniform. Shirt & pants that match the official uniform for your contest including colors and necessary protective features.

National Competition Uniform

Students must be in official SkillsUSA competition uniform.

Note: There will be a point reduction from students who are not dressed accordingly.

Link to purchase required competition apparel here.