GCSE FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION 3 mins What

GCSE FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION 3 mins. What does a GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition practical lesson look and sound like? Watch the video to find out.

What skills will I need? An interest in cooking The ability to work in a team Revision and note-making skills to prepare you for the written exam How will I learn? Some practical knowledge of cooking skills rk Practical wo Foo inve d scien c stig atio e n Creativity Taste tes ting Written/theory work r e t u Comp g: in includ rch ea • Res ry ta • Die sis analy ting n e s e r • P n writte otos ph work/ ical ct of pra work

What will I learn about when I’m not cooking? The main nutrient s Where food comes from And much , much, more! Yes, it is worth 50% of your final GCSE grade. How to store, handle and cook food safely How food production affects the environment Religion and food Different dietary requirements The other 50% comes from NEA projects (coursework) Is there an exam in Year 11? Do I have to buy/ pay for my ingredients? It’s always better to buy your own ingredients for your recipes so you can make something you enjoy eating. BUT, we will always buy them for you if you cannot get them yourself.

If I really enjoy studying Food, what can I do after I leave school? Complete a college course in Food and Catering/ Hospitality Start an apprenticeship in a professional kitchen Become a chef Complete more training whilst starting a job in a professional kitchen Work in a professional kitchen or start your own business Ask for more info: Ms Asghar – B 101 Mrs Elliott- B 103 The food industry is one of the biggest employers in this country. Here are some examples of the kind of work you could do: Restaurant manager, Environmental health officer, Teacher, Marketing, Product and process development scientist, Cake decorator, Food photographer, Dietitian

YEAR 10 STREET FOOD TASK

YEAR 11 ASIAN CUISINE TASK

YEAR 11 ASIAN CUISINE TASK

YEAR 11 ASIAN CUISINE TASK

YEAR 11 ASIAN CUISINE TASK