FOODS 7 OVERVIEW

Welcome to Foods 7. My name is Jody Johnson and I will be teaching all Grade 7 Foods classes this term. Students in Grade 7 will learn kitchen safety, basic cooking skills and nutrition. Each class they will be responsible for:

• preparing their workspace before cooking
• following recipes
• cleaning up

***STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ALLERGY AND DIETARY NEEDS FORM SIGNED AND RETURNED BEFORE THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO COOK IN THE KITCHEN.***

COST

The cost for Foods 7 will be uploaded to your Power School account and can be paid on-line. The fee is $20.

OUTLINE

1. Kitchen and Food Safety. Students must get 80% on the safety quiz to work in the kitchen.
2. Students will be in the kitchen cooking once per week. A variety of appetizers, main courses and desserts will be on the menu.
3. Students will work on presentations/assignments once per week. Students will be expected to present to their peers and teacher for some of the assignments.

EXPECTATIONS

As we will be dealing with hot temperatures and sharp tools, students will be held accountable for any actions that put themselves, their instructors and other students at risk. Disruptive and unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated. Any students who demonstrate this type of behaviour will be removed from the kitchen for the remainder of that work period. If this is a reoccurring issue, a student may not be allowed back into the foods room and will be expected to complete an alternate assignment or program.

***Students with allergies and/or special dietary needs MUST check in with Mrs. Johnson prior to class to review ingredients prior to preparing or consuming any foods.***

Remember - Cooking is a privilege!

PERSONAL SAFETY/HYGIENE RULES

1. Books and personal items are kept in your locker. Do not bring them into the Foods kitchen.
2. Closed toed shoes must be worn on the days you are in the kitchen. Students with inappropriate footwear will need to sit out that day.
3. Wear appropriate, clean clothing on cooking days. Avoid long, loose sleeves and dangling jewelry.
4. Pull long hair back away from your face and shoulders before entering the kitchen
5. Put on a clean apron.
6. Wash your hands with soap before entering the kitchen. Dry your hands with paper towel (not a dish towel).
7. Notify the teacher if you have any open wounds on your hands.
8. Avoid touching your hair, face or skin when working with the food.
9. Wash your hands repeatedly when necessary - after coughing, sneezing, or using the restroom.

KITCHEN WORKSPACE RULES

1. Wipe down all counter tops and tables at the beginning and end of each cooking session.
2. Remain in your assigned kitchen with your assigned group.
3. All group members are expected to participate and rotate through each of the group responsibilities.
4. Follow instructions for your cooking lesson exactly!
5. Ask permission to get food from the freezer, fridge, pantry.
6. Treat kitchen tools, your workspace and peers with respect at all times.
7. Use hot soapy water for washing dishes. One sink full of hot, soapy water. One sink to rinse/air dry.
8. Put away all utensils at the end of the lab.
9. Put all dish towels/dish cloths/aprons in the dirty apron bin at the end of class.
10. Mrs. Johnson must do a final kitchen check prior to each group being dismissed.

***Horse play of any kind is NOT allowed. Excessive noise is NOT allowed in the kitchen.***

Remember - Cooking is a privilege!