Jr. Chef Central
Florin High School Culinary Building, 7956 Cottonwood Lane, Sacramento, CA 95828
About
Jr. Chef Central offers Basic Summer Camp, classes, and school programs for ages 10 to 15. In the summer camp, kids prepare a 3- to 4-course meal for lunch Monday through Thursday, do food and nutrition activities and games in the afternoons, and take part in a Friday afternoon showcase. Teams are made up of 4 students, and real knives are used for knife skills.
Programs
- Basic Summer Camp — 10-15 · Monday through Thursday mornings; Friday afternoon showcase; camp hours Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
- Classes — 10-15
- School programs — 10-15
At a glance
- Ages: 10–15 years old
- General schedule: Our Summer Camp programs are designed for young people age 10-15. Monday through Thursday mornings, kids prepare a 3 - 4 course meal they eat for lunch, and the afternoons are spent doing food and nutrition related activities and games. Friday afternoon is a showcase.
About the provider
Jr. Chef Central was founded in 2004. The leadership team includes Amanda Arnold, Owner/Director; Carissa Jones, Chef Instructor; and Scot Rice, Chef Instructor. The program says it has reached thousands of kids in the Sacramento Region and has taken part in an academic research program and a grant-funded program that included meal preparation, seasonal fresh produce, teamwork, knife safety, sanitation, and dishes prepared from scratch.
Teams may be changed daily. We try to accommodate friends but there are no guarantees. Cell phones should be kept in personal cubbies during class time or in the kitchen.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.