Staff Team
Name | Position |
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Victoria Trim | Coordinator of Art and Motor Vehicle |
Luke Price | Coordinator of Food, Flex and Unit Awards |
Curriculum Aims
Through the curriculum, we want students to -
- To develop an understanding of cooking in its various forms
- To be inspired by other cooks, chefs and cuisines from around the world
- To grow confidence in exploring and experimenting with a range of ingredients and equipment in the kitchen
- Appreciate and express opinions about their own food and the food of others
Core Content
What do we want students to know/be able to do?
- Be able to plan and prepare dishes from scratch
- Be able to use cooking equipment safety
- Be able to practice good hygiene and safety in the kitchen
- Be able to make choices about cooking and eating a balanced diet
Recipes
The recipes planned for the students to develop their cooking skills and exploration of ingredients and cuisines changes every year. Students will try dishes from wide range if cultures and chefs and will include recipes from breakfasts, main meals, desserts and snacks. Recipes will be carefully chosen for students to experience a range of meats, fruits and vegetables and dishes for different specialist diets including vegetarian, vegan, coeliac and diary free.
Sainsbury Chef Award
Students in Phase 1 have the opportunity to gain Sainsbury Chef Awards, as students develop and progress their successes is recognised with the following Awards;
- Mini Chef
- 5 A Day Chef
- Eatwell Chef
- Lite Bite Chef
- World Chef
- Head Chef