06/02/2026
⭐ Student Star: Cole Conti ⭐
Meet Cole Conti, a 16-year-old student entering 11th grade at Hoover High School - Alabama and beginning his second year at Riverchase Career Connection Center - RC3.
Cole is actively involved in FCCLA and will be competing in the Solo Culinary Competition next school year. He is also a member of RC3's ProStart Management Competition Team, where he continues to develop his leadership and culinary skills.
With a passion for cooking that started at a young age, Cole is eager to gain hands-on experience, challenge himself through competition, and learn from some of the area's most talented chefs.
"I have been cooking for as long as I can remember and am really excited to gain experience through competing, cooking, and learning from these talented chefs!" – Cole Conti
We're excited to watch Cole showcase his skills at Hoover Iron Chef Student Stars and see what he creates in the kitchen! 👨🍳✨
🎥 Watch Cole compete LIVE: Hoover Restaurant Week hosts IRON CHEF STUDENT STARS presented by Enjoy Hoover.