Course Summary

In this subject, students will design, plan, produce and evaluate home cooked and café style meals while developing skills and understanding in: 

• Safe food handling 

• Cookery methods  

• Nutrition 

• Foods from other cultures 

• Food trends and future foods 

• Sustainable and Ethical options when preparing foods 

• Preparing and serving Café style meals and drinks for customers 

• Menu design and preparation 

This subject provides an introduction to the following VCE/VET subjects: 

• VCE Food Studies 

• VET Hospitality 

• Commercial Cookery 

• Food and Beverage Service 

Possible career pathways include:  

• Food Scientist, Dietician, Nutritionist, Food Product developer and Hospitality careers i.e. Chef, Waiter, Bartender, Baker