Students in Herndon Career Center’s Culinary Arts received a Gold Rating

Students in Herndon Career Center’s Culinary Arts Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) program recently competed in a Students Taking Action for Recognition (STAR) event at L’Ecole Culinaire on the Plaza.

Students studying Culinary Arts in Herndon’s morning session took home the highest score, receiving a Gold Rating. The team will represent Region 14 at State Conference on March 24 at the University of Missouri. Culinary Arts students in Herndon’s afternoon session received a bronze rating.

“Our students had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a professional competition atmosphere,” Culinary Arts Instructor Theresa Delich said. “This will give them the confidence for the next step in their career preparations.  I am very proud to coach these fine young future professional chefs!”

Fourteen teams participated and were judged on sanitation and cleanliness, cutting skills, cooking techniques, teamwork communication, plate presentation, and time management. Herndon’s teams prepared “Shaker Style” turkey cutlet with sauce, potatoes parmentier, and sautéed green beans accompanied by a Waldorf salad.