Food

Quote	Cooking is a multisensory experience-made for the eyes, mouth, nose, ear, and soul.
What do we learn	Food technology teaches the essential art and science of cooking, developing practical skills and improving nutritional knowledge, whilst promoting food safety & hygiene. The Level 2 course aims to give pupils the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy cooking meals at home. Pupils will gain understanding of how to economise when planning meals to cook at home. The unit will encourage pupils to transfer skills learnt to other recipes to continue cooking for themselves and their families and to inspire others by passing on their knowledge. The unit is based on the proposition that being able to cook is an essential life skill which empowers people to make changes that have benefits to health and wellbeing.
Why do we learn it	To gain vital life skills, improve health and understand nutrition.
How do we assess it (Diff accreditations etc)	BTEC- home cooking skills level 2 There are 4 learning outcomes to successfully pass the unit: Be able to plan a nutritious, home-cooked meal using basic ingredients Be able to prepare, cook and present a nutritious, home cooked meal using basic ingredients Understand how to cook economically at home Be able to pass on information about cooking meals at home from scratch
How do we do? results	Our pupils complete theory work, and are able to prepare and cook a variety of dishes/cuisines by the end of the course.
Careers?	A career in the food industry offers incredible variety, spanning hands-on culinary arts, large-scale manufacturing, nutritional science, and hospitality management Jobs may include: Culinary & Hospitality Chef / Cook: Prepare and present food in high-volume kitchens, restaurants, or cafes. Near Kidderminster, roles frequently open in local cafes, care homes, and gastropubs. Chef Manager: Take ownership of kitchen operations, staff leadership, and budget management Baker & Cake Decorator: Specialize in baking bread, pastries, or designing custom cakes Food Science & Technology Quality Control Technician: Monitor raw ingredients and manufactured products to ensure they meet strict industry and safety standards. Flavour Chemist: Research and develop synthetic or natural flavours for consumer product
Hours per week	2
Meet the staff	Kirsty Bettis