Unit Award Scheme

115423 REDUCING FOOD WASTE: COOKING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1follow and make one recipe that prevents the need to throw away vegetable peelingsSummary sheet and/or photograph(s)
2make a meal that prevents the need to throw away stale breadSummary sheet and/or photograph(s)
3prepare and cook a meal that uses up leftover foodSummary sheet and/or photograph(s)
4make a desert that prevents food wasteSummary sheet and/or photograph(s)

shown knowledge of

5the meaning of 'use by' dates on food labelsSummary sheet
6the meaning of 'best before' dates on food labelsSummary sheet
7what type of foods do not have an expiry date and whySummary sheet
8how much food is wasted annually in the UK and where in the food supply chain this waste occursSummary sheet
9the four most wasted food products in the UK and how can this be reducedSummary sheet
10four ways they can change thier behavior to reduce food waste at homeSummary sheet
11why composting is environmentally beneficialSummary sheet

experienced

12taking part in a discussion on how to reduce food waste, eg using leftover ingredients.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 May 2021Level - Level One