Change of Heart Youth Program of America
Ignite Potential. Build Skills. Shape Futures.
A 501 C 3 Non-Profit Charity
YOUTH CAMPS CLUBS & SERVICE HOURS
VOLUNTEERS SIGN-UP HERE
Volunteer Contact:
Nikkitres Daniel, Program Manager
Change of Heart Youth Program of America, Inc. of Broward County, FL
Cell: 954-630-5069 | Nikkitres@cohypoainc.org | www.cohypoa.com
POMPANO 2026 SPRING JR CHEF COOKING BATTLE:
Role Description
Check-In Assistant Greet participants and parents, verify proof of residency, hand out name tags.
Station Monitor Supervise cooking stations, ensure safety rules are followed, answer basic questions.
Runner / Supply Assistant Bring ingredients/equipment to participants, refill water stations, assist with cleanup.
Timekeeper Hold up time warning signs (15 min, 5 min, STOP). Keep the schedule on track.
Photographer Capture candid shots of participants cooking and interacting.
Setup Crew Arrive early to arrange tables, set up equipment, organize ingredients.
Cleanup Crew Stay after to wipe down surfaces, pack up supplies.
Floater Willing to help wherever needed during the event.
TIMELINE 11:00 PM - SETUP CREW ARRIVES Volunteers arrive. Setup tables, chairs, and cooking stations. Organize ingredients by station. Fill water stations. Set up check-in table and judge's table. 12:00 PM - VOLUNTEER & JUDGE MEETING All volunteers and judges arrive. Quick orientation: review roles, safety protocols, and timeline. Distribute volunteer t-shirts, aprons, and score sheets to judges. Walk the space to identify exits, restrooms, and first aid kit location. 12:30 PM - CHECK-IN OPENS Participants arrive with parents. Verify proof of residency. Distribute participant name tags and aprons. Direct parents to the designated waiting area. Remind participants of restroom locations. 12:45 PM - WELCOME & SAFETY BRIEFING All participants gather. Program Manager (Nikkitres) welcomes everyone. Review safety rules (knife handling, burns, handwashing). Explain the challenge rules and timing. Introduce the judges. 1:00 PM - COMPETITION BEGINS "COOKS READY? GO!" Timekeeper starts the clock. Participants begin cooking. Optional: Mystery basket revealed now if applicable. 1:45 PM - 15-MINUTE MARK Timekeeper holds up "15 MINUTES REMAINING" sign. Station monitors do a quick safety check. 1:55 PM - 5-MINUTE MARK Timekeeper holds up "5 MINUTES REMAINING" sign. Remind participants to start plating. 2:00 PM - COMPETITION ENDS "STOP! HANDS UP! Step away from your stations." Timekeeper blows whistle or air horn. Participants step back. No more touching food. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - JUDGING BEGINS Runners bring dishes to judge's table (or judges walk to stations). Judges score using score sheets. While judging happens, participants begin wiping down their stations. Volunteers assist with initial cleanup. 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM - SCORE TABULATION Participants socialize, take photos, enjoy refreshments. Head Judge tallies scores with volunteers. Confirm winners and prepare prize envelopes. 2:45 PM - AWARDS CEREMONY Gather all participants, parents, volunteers, and judges. Program Manager speaks: "Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and judges." Announce 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place winners. Distribute prizes, certificates, and "Future Chef" pins to all participants. Group photo with winners and judges. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - CLEANUP All hands on deck! Wipe down all surfaces. Pack up leftover supplies and equipment. Trash and recycling taken out. Final walkthrough by Program Manager. 4:00 PM - VOLUNTEERS DISMISSED