Purpose

Food & Nutrition aims to develop students' practical skills, extend their knowledge and confidence and awareness of healthy eating, particularly with modern food production. Students will learn how to handle high-risk foods safely and efficiently. They will expand their knowledge of cooking terms, processes, and equipment. The emphasis is on using fresh ingredients, students will prepare a variety of savoury dishes to support independent living. The subject ensures students gain essential cooking skills, time management, and safe food handling practices for lifelong healthy eating habits. 

 Content

The overall aim of Food & Nutrition  is to develop and extend practical skills, and for students to become more aware of the nutritional value of foods and the importance of healthy eating, especially with modern methods of food production. Students spend one hour each week in Food and Nutrition for the whole year. They will develop confidence and skills in the handling of ‘high risk’ foods (meat, chicken). They will extend their knowledge of cooking terms and processes, as well as demonstrating safe and efficient use of hob, grill and oven. They learn how to use labour saving kitchen equipment (Food Processor, Microwave, Kenwood Chef and Electric Whisk) to help manage time when making meals from fresh ingredients as well as working more efficiently. They will prepare a wide variety of predominantly savoury dishes to ensure they are well equipped for independent living.  

Beyond the classroom

Certificates endorsed by the British Nutrition Foundation will be awarded to all students as part of their record of achievement in Food & Nutrition studies.