Unit Award Scheme

72791 PLANNING AND COOKING HEALTHY MEALS ON A BUDGET

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1write a seven day meal plan based on a given budget consisting of breakfast lunch and dinner for each dayStudent completed work
2write a shopping list and costs for the seven day meal planStudent completed work
3prepare and cook at least two complex recipes consisting of eight or more ingredientsSummary sheet
4evaluate either in writing or orally the final dish for each of the three complex recipesSummary sheet and/or Student completed work
5identify at least four different cooking methods and give at last one example of how each might be used, eg steaming to cook fishStudent completed work
6work independently in the kitchenSummary sheet
7be responsible for cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils, eg knives whisk chopping board cooker hobs oven pots pansSummary sheet
8identify the five food groupsStudent completed work
9identify at least three foods for each of the five different food groupsStudent completed work
10cook a healthy dish with given ingredientsSummary sheet
11complete a personal log of meals eaten for a two week periodStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

12at least four personal hygiene rules which apply in the kitchenSummary sheet
13 at least three causes and three symptoms of food poisoningSummary sheet
14at least three ways to minimise the risk of food poisoningSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

15the versatility of at least four basic ingredients, eg using eggs in a variety of different ways like in cake making pasta and an omeletteSummary sheet
16food hygiene procedure including preparing cooking and storing food safely, eg cooked and uncooked meatSummary sheet
17basic nutritional values of the five groupsStudent completed work
18basic healthy eating guidelines including fresh fruit vegetables within the daily dietSummary sheet

experienced

19cooking healthy mealsSummary sheet
20taking part in a group discussion on healthy lifestyles.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 21 January 2014Level - Level Two