Watt’s Cooking: A SMUD Culinary Event

An induction cooking competition promoting sustainable cooking and clean energy

Teaching student to cook We designed Watt’s Cooking to be a hands-on, full-day culinary competition for local high school students. The event introduces students to induction cooking, sustainable culinary practices, and career pathways in the food and hospitality industry, all while supporting our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan.

Student teams compete in a fast-paced cooking challenge using all-electric induction cooktops and locally sourced ingredients. Throughout the day, participants also explore clean energy concepts, food sustainability and culinary and hospitality careers through interactive workshops and partner-led presentations.

Have questions? Contact our Workforce Development team at Workforce@smud.org

Tues., May 5
Cosumnes River College, Parking Lot E
8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823

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Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Check in
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	Opening ceremony
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Partner Perspectives
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Cooking competition
10:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Regional Farm-to-Fork & Sustainability Experience
11:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Culinary trivia competition
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Awards and closing