Students work individually and in groups to develop knowledge and skills related to food preparation. They will prepare gourmet food at a level suitable for restaurant service. Exploration of the principles of cookery in speciality areas such as soups, sauces, international cuisine, patisserie and cooking for special needs will be a focus of this course. This course focuses on personal management of lifestyle needs and options beyond school. There is a solid core of practical food preparation activities which will provide knowledge as well as technical and management skills in areas of menu planning, food preparation and presentation for various occasions both private and commercial.
Students also establish and manage a small business enterprise.