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LEITHS INTRODUCTION TO

CONFIDENT COOKING

OVERVIEW The Leith’s Introduction to Confident Cooking Certificate, is a culinary program
designed to provide students with fundamental cooking skills and the confidence
needed to prepare delicious and satisfying meals during travel, work and
independent life.
The course is written and assessed by the Leith’s School of Food and Wine (one of
the most respected cookery schools in the country) and is designed for students
who want to learn a wide range of ‘go to’ recipes and menus for gap year travel,
part-time work or for their own enjoyment.

APPROACH The course is a thorough introduction to kitchen techniques and most styles of
cooking. Students master a wide range of recipes from the everyday to occasions;
from breakfasts and casual brunches to afternoon tea, sharing plates and
celebratory dinners. Little or no previous experience is needed.

The dishes you will prepare are interesting and varied with an increasing degree of
skill required. There is a balance between classical methods and modern recipes.
You will learn the skills needed for all aspects of cooking from meat preparation,
cooking and carving, to sweet sauces, cakes, scones and buns.

COURSE OUTLINE The course will be delivered over five terms. Each week you will undertake a
structured practical. You will have three lessons over the course of each two-week
timetable block – a single demonstration lesson and a double practical lesson. You
will also have a one-hour session during MAP time (Friday 4-5pm) during either
the autumn or spring term of Lower Sixth.

The programme will start with an introduction to the course and level 2 food
hygiene and allergen assessment. Over the next five terms you will learn to
prepare 28 practical menus.

The course is assessed via:

• A weekly recipe log of menu tasting and evaluation
• Online level 2 food hygiene and allergen assessment
• A written menu planning coursework task
• One 3-hour practical assessment examined by a Leith’s visiting teacher.

FURTHER INFORMATION As this is a professional cookery course, expectations are high. You are provided
with whites and chef’s hats which are worn during the practical lessons.

Applications for this course open in March. An extra fee is charged for this course
and information will be sent to all students and parents nearer the time with
further details and the course fee.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no entry requirements for this course.

EXAM BOARD AND Not applicable.
SPECIFICATION

CONTACT Head of Food Studies
Mr P Reeves
reeves.p@millfieldschool.com

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