Food (Catering)

Hospitality and Catering GCSE

Aims:

If you have an interest in food preparation and presentation this is the course for you. As well as extending your practical abilities in Food Technology you will learn about all aspects of the Hospitality and Catering Industry such as diet, nutrition, hygiene and work roles within the industry.

Course Details

The course specification is divided into 2 areas of study:

Unit 1

Catering skills associated with the preparation, cooking and serving food.

Unit 2

The Industry – food and drink
Job descriptions, work opportunities and training
Health, hygiene and safety
Food preparation, cooking and serving
Nutrition and menu planning
Costing and portion control
Specialist equipment
Communication and record keeping
Environmental considerations

Assessment

An end of course theory paper, 1¼ hours in length (40% of course marks). All candidates are entered for the examination, there is only one tier of paper (Grades G-A*)
Assessment of practical work - Candidates will be expected to complete two controlled practical cooking tasks (20% and 40%)