Introduction to Food Technology and Basic Kitchen Skills Lesson Bundle

A comprehensive introductory unit for Cooking and Nutrition, Food Technology, Catering, Hospitality, and other vocational food courses. This bundle teaches the essential basic kitchen skills students need before starting practical cooking. Designed for KS3 or as an introduction or revision unit for KS4, it provides clear theory, structured activities, and accessible visuals to support all learners.

Each lesson in the bundle follows a consistent, easy-to-deliver format with SEN/AEN-friendly slides, step-by-step explanations, visual examples, and straightforward written tasks. Activities reinforce key knowledge, build confidence with equipment and techniques, and help students develop safe, competent kitchen practice. All lessons are fully cover ready with everything needed for a non-specialist to deliver.

This resource is suitable for:
• KS3 introductory food units
• KS4 foundation or revision lessons
• Cooking and Nutrition
• Food Technology
• Hospitality and Catering
• Vocational food courses and practical skills units

This bundle includes lessons on:
• Basic Kitchen Equipment
– Identifying tools and equipment
– Understanding safe and correct use
– Visual examples on SEN/AEN-friendly slides

• Basic Knife Skills
– Introduction to safe grips and cutting techniques
– Clear diagrams and explanations for accessible learning
– Tasks that support skill recall before practical sessions

• Basic Food Preparation Techniques
– Methods such as peeling, chopping, mixing, and portioning
– Step-by-step guidance to build practical confidence

• Using the Cooker
– Safe operation of ovens, hobs, and grills
– Heat control and key safety rules explained clearly

• Weighing and Measuring
– Accurate use of scales and measuring tools
– Understanding units and standard practice in recipes

• Assessment Lesson
– A structured end-of-unit assessment
– Checks understanding of equipment, safety, and basic techniques

Key features:
• SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides with clear layouts and simplified text
• Structured written/theory tasks to consolidate understanding
• Visual examples to support accessibility and comprehension
• Lessons designed to support theory before practical cooking
• Fully cover-ready with no additional planning required

This bundle provides everything needed to introduce students to the kitchen safely, confidently, and with strong foundational knowledge—perfect for any introductory food technology or practical cookery course.