PORT ANGELES — Sodexo and the Port Angeles School District have announced the winners of the 2024 Future Chefs cooking contest.
The annual contest for students in fourth through sixth grades returned after a four-year hiatus that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contestants each planned and prepared a unique salad recipe at Lincoln Center with the assistance of a Sodexo sous-chef.
The dishes were judged by a panel of school board members, community members and Superintendent Marty Brewer.
The grand prize was awarded to Sophia Gallegos from Jefferson Elementary for her Chicken Salad a la Mexicana.
Winners were recognized in several categories
• Originality: Sydney Fellin, Santorini Chop Salad, Dry Creek Elementary.
• Easy preparation: Cohen Newlon, Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad, Hamilton Elementary.
• Healthy attributes: William Nesberg, Strong People (S’Klallam) Protein Bowl, Dry Creek Elementary.
• Kid-friendly: Sienna Fellin, Sienna’s Scrumptious Fruit Salad, Roosevelt Elementary.
• Plate presentation and appearance: Gabriel Shiepko, Seafood Salad, Hamilton Elementary.
• Best taste: Logan Wasnock, Logan’s Crunchy Salad, Jefferson Elementary.
