Practical Cookery
S4 - National 4 S5 - National 5
Practical Cookery is the study of food, cooking, organisation and planning.
Learners will develop cookery skills, food preparation techniques and the ability to follow cookery processes in the context of simple food preparation and cooking.
Learners will develop basic knowledge and understanding of the categories, uses and sourcing of ingredients, including sustainability and a basic ability to select and use ingredients in the preparation of simple dishes and to do so safely and hygienically.
Students will develop basic planning, organisational and time management skills in the context of planning and producing simple dishes. Learners will acquire the ability to plan their work and follow the plan, follow simple recipes to prepare simple dishes for specific occasions and work safely and hygienically.
Learners will develop cookery skills, food preparation techniques and the ability to follow cookery processes in the context of simple food preparation and cooking.
Learners will develop basic knowledge and understanding of the categories, uses and sourcing of ingredients, including sustainability and a basic ability to select and use ingredients in the preparation of simple dishes and to do so safely and hygienically.
Students will develop basic planning, organisational and time management skills in the context of planning and producing simple dishes. Learners will acquire the ability to plan their work and follow the plan, follow simple recipes to prepare simple dishes for specific occasions and work safely and hygienically.
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The Hospitality and Health and Food Technology industry can lead in a huge variety of different careers and pathways, such as:
Chef - https://www.chefsinscotland.co.uk
Teacher - https://teachinscotland.scot/secondary/home-economics
Food scientist - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/food-scientist
Food product developer - https://www.findfoodjobs.co.uk/
