If ākonga are interested in food and exercise it is useful to know what nutrients are in foods and useful for physical activity. Ākonga will identify food and nutrition guidelines and look at the food groups. They are reminded of how much salt, fat, and sugar we need in our daily meals whatever the meal may be (e.g. Takeaways, Vegetarian). 

Ākonga continue to develop their cooking skills using demonstrated and learned techniques and processes to create nourishing snacks, meals and some baked products. They will work carefully and safely with food and equipment while following hygienic practices.  

The Introductory topic includes nutrition-Food groups, the Food and  Nutrition guidelines, nutrients, and serving sizes.

• Making Pasta

• Vegetarian Cookery

• Food Truck - Fusion cooking

• Cakes and Sponges

This course prepares students for Level 1 Food and Nutrition and Level 1 Hospitality. 

Chromebook, Activity book; closed shoes at all times. Some ingredients may be required to purchase by home.