Pure Food School Based Cooking Program

Teaching kids to love healthy food

Pure Food School-Based Cooking Program provides a varied and comprehensive curriculum of school-based cooking classes, to give students a greater appreciation of healthy whole foods, and teach modern cooking techniques in a hands-on, fun and relaxed environment.

Classes aim to assist Home Economics programs and the learning progression of students. Lessons impart basic knife skills through to precision cutting styles, and basic cooking techniques through to specific cuisine styles, all the while focusing on healthy whole foods and fun, easy recipes. Classes are also tailored to the ages of students and levels of schooling.

The program is devised and presented by chef Dominique Rizzo, who has over ten years' experience facilitating cooking classes at Mondo Organics in Brisbane’s West End, Black Pearl Epicure in Fortitude Valley and Learn Cook Dine cooking school in Loganholme. Dominique is extremely passionate about her newest venture, the Pure Food School-Based Cooking Program.

The program is a unique concept enabling students to develop skills in cooking, ingredient recognition, flavour building and food presentation. Classes encompass basic professional cooking and preparation techniques, while focusing on following the current school-based curriculum.

Classes are held on school premises and during school hours. All ingredients, recipes and related kitchen notes are provided. The program includes hands-on classes—where all students participate in chopping, preparation, cooking and serving of foods—and demonstration-based classes—where selected students participate in the preparation and cooking and most students observe. Depending on the students’ ages, chopping may not be appropriate; classes will be tailored to suit.

Classes for teachers are also available. The Pure Food School-Based Cooking Program classes for teachers are a great opportunity for team building and for developing and honing new cooking skills. Teachers’ classes are held after school and on school premises.

Previous high-school classes have been held at John Paul College, Mt Alvernia College, Canterbury College and A.B. Paterson College, and primary classes held at Mary Immaculate Primary School. The program is fast becoming a welcomed addition to the Home Economics department.

“The opportunity to pass on the importance of learning basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare simple healthy meals to our next generation is a gift. Through teaching, I feel I am able to share my innate enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for what I have come to learn is an invaluable lesson, which will assist any young person in life.”

For further information, prices and class titles please contact Dominique via email on info@dominiquerizzo.com