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Food Studies: Celebrate Food! (Elective)

“Cooking is a holistic process of planning, preparing, dining and sharing food. I place food at the center of our humanity, as it nourishes not only our physical bodies but also our emotional and spiritual lives. Food is truly a cultural phenomenon that informs our traditions and our relationship with the earth. I genuinely believe that food connects us all”  Eric Ripert 

OVERVIEW

Students have the opportunity to demonstrate love for others through the sharing of food and fellowship around shared food and experiences. Students develop skills in the preparation and service of a wide range of foods suitable for hospitality, as they follow the directive in scripture to offer hospitality. The subject is highly practical with theory components relating to food service and hospitality. Theory topics include function planning and sensory perception of food. During practical work, the emphasis is on developing a very high standard of organisational skill, food handling and presentation. Students plan, prepare and cater for a staff function.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 5 periods per cycle for Semester 1

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Food Hygiene & Safety
  • Sensory Evaluation
  • Function Planning
  • Food Presentation
  • Organisation and Time Management

REREQUISITES

  • Booklist Items
  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Practical Cooking Activities and Written Evaluations (60%)
  • Classwork & Assignments (20%)
  • Theory Test (10%)
  • Practical Test (10%)

“Every day, they met together in the temple and ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity.” Acts 2:46