06/13/2026
Creativity, teamwork and a little pressure were all on the menu as students in Camie Sunderland’s Foods class at Farmington Jr High wrapped up the semester with their annual Iron Chef competition.
For the 7th period challenge, teams were given a secret ingredient—sliced carrots—and 30 minutes to create a dish worthy of the judges’ table. Student creations were evaluated on seven categories, including presentation, creativity, taste and degree of difficulty.
The competition serves as a culmination of the skills students have developed throughout the semester. “Everything that we've learned all year, it kind of creates a culminating experience for the students,” Sunderland said. Along the way, students learn kitchen safety, nutrition, communication and teamwork.
The results continue to impress. “Some of the best food I have ever tasted has come through the Iron Chef competitions,” Sunderland said. “It is incredible.”