Food Technology
Intent Statement
Food technology and Hospitality at The Hub allows students to become well-rounded and confident citizens, who can make their own informed choices on what they feed themselves, and in future years their families.
At The Hub, the intent of our food technology curriculum is to apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating, whilst instilling a love and enjoyment of cooking in all our pupils. Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill for pupils now and in later life.
Students develop essential life skills such as the ability to prepare and cook dishes from a range of countries and cultures, developing curiosity about the world around them. They learn about the importance of nutrient-dense foods and the effect an unbalanced diet can have upon health. Students carry out tasks hygienically and learn about the correct storage of different commodities, alongside the legislation followed in the food industry.
Students become eco-friendly cooks ensuring their practices are sustainable and understand how menus are constantly changing to ensure the needs of all customers are met for example customers with special dietary needs or choices. Whilst developing the skills needed to become an independent cook, the department also ensures that our students have a wider understanding of environmental impacts on our choice of foods and why there should be more encouragement to buy in season. They also consider how to plan menus to adhere to a design brief and budget, making them more considerate consumers in the process. Students learn about the diverse and exciting hospitality/food industry and the skills required in the myriads of roles within different establishments and settings. Students also use knowledge and skills from other areas of the curriculum, such as presenting data linked to nutrition and scaling a recipe confidently.
