Savor the Flavor of Mississippi

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the Office of Child Nutrition has suspended the Jr. Chef Competition for School Year (SY) 2020-2021. We encourage you to check back at a later date for additional Jr. Chef updates for SY 2021-2022.

Mississippi Jr Chef Competition Fact Sheet

Judging Guidelines

1. The SY 2019-2020 State Finals Teams were:

    I.  1^st Place: Jackson County School District: Team “Momma Mia” Competition
2.      Dish: Chicken Parmesan over Whole Grain Fettuccini Alfredo
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5. II. 2^nd Place: Lamar County School District: Team “Lancia” 
        Competition Dish: Warrior Oli Ravioli. 

        III. 3^rd Place: Desoto County School District:  Team “Cookin’ Chicks” 
               Competition Dish: Spicy Chicken with Vegetables.