Homepage > Semester Information > Life SkillsFacilitators: Jennifer
When: Thursday
Time: 9AM - 12PM
Location: SkillWise Café
Cost: $5 per week
Requirements: None
Class Size: Up to 6 participants
What to Expect
Work together in small teams to prepare, cook, taste, and clean up a pre-planned recipe. Each session focuses on a new dish, guiding you step-by-step from ingredient prep to plating.
What to Bring
Nothing—just come ready to cook! All ingredients, tools, and equipment are provided.
What You’ll Learn
Ingredient Prep: Chop, peel, grate, and measure accurately
Cooking Techniques: Sautéing, roasting, simmering, and more
Nutritional Balance: Combine ingredients for healthy, balanced meals
Safe Food Handling: Kitchen hygiene, storage best practices, and knife safety
Meal Planning: Budget ingredients and plan dish sequences
Benefits for You
By taking part, you will become more confident in the kitchen by learning how to use different tools, appliances, and techniques. You will gain the skills to cook simple, healthy meals on your own and explore your creativity by trying new flavours, cuisines, and presentation styles. You will work as part of a team to cook and clean up together, follow and adapt recipes step by step, and share feedback to make your dishes even better. You will also enjoy the satisfaction and pride of making meals from scratch.