The Young Chef & Commis (YCC) Competition is one of Ment’or’s premier events for discovering and supporting the next generation of American culinary talent. This event offers two competitions, one for young chefs (ages 22–28) and one for commis chefs (21 and under). The competitions offer these cooks a chance to compete at the highest level and learn directly from Ment’or’s Culinary Council of esteemed chefs and former Bocuse d’Or Team USA members — creating an environment where skills, creativity, and camaraderie thrive.
“Competing in the Ment’or Young Chef Competition was a turning point for me; up until that point, I hadn’t yet found my voice and identity as a chef. The opportunity to be part of the Young Chef Competition provided me with not only an incredible platform to refine my technique, but to find my voice and inspiration.” - Krystyn Navarro, first Young Chef Competition winner
For more details and the application form, please see our YCC Overview Page.
