Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Welcome to the Catering Lesson Notes for SS1 to SS3, designed to align with the WAEC and NECO curriculum. These notes cover key topics in Catering, including food preparation, nutrition, hospitality, and kitchen management.
Whether you’re revising for exams or learning new skills, these notes provide clear explanations to help you succeed.
Check our detailed lessons on various aspects of Catering, from meal planning to food safety, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your exams and practical assessments.
Access our well-explained Catering lesson notes for SS1 to SS3, covering topics aligned with the WAEC & NECO syllabus. Perfect for exam preparation and class revision.
Choking Choking is when one is not able to breathe. Choking is caused by food or foreign objects such as seeds, bones and coins stuck in the throat or air passage making breathing difficult. Encourage the casualty to cough Give…
Burns are caused by dry heat such as hot charcoal, metal and open flames while scalds are caused by moist heat such as stream and hot liquids. Prevention of burns and scalds Matches, boiling stoves, hot liquids, burning candles should…
A cut is a slit or break on the skin caused by sharp objects such as razor blades, broken glass and knives while bruises are caused by blunt blows. Prevention Management Cuts Bruises Cool the bruised part with very cold…
Accidents at home are incidents that can occur unexpectedly, resulting in injuries or other adverse health outcomes. Understanding the common types of home accidents can help in preventing them and managing their consequences effectively. Here are some of the most…
Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness of the body. This involves good grooming or care of different parts of the body, choice, use and care of personal items. Cosmetics are prepared substances which are applied on the body by both…
They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: Chef This is the chief cook of a large kitchen staff. He/she is in charge of menu creation, staff management and business aspects related to the kitchen. Air Host / Hostess Also…
DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE, HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT Home Science/Home Economies/Catering/Food & Nutrition is an applied multi-disciplinary science which aims at improving the quality of life and well-being of an individual, family and community. Maternal child care Home care…
A sewing machine is a large sewing equipment designed to make stitches. It makes sewing quicker and more efficient. It is a simple machine to operate as it is done manually at the speed of the person operating. It is…
Classification of stitches Stitches are classified into two groups: Roll the mouse over the words: Permanent and Temporary for additional information. Classify stitches. – Describe how to work out different types of stitches Joining stitches These are stitches which are…
Irons Ironing Board Sleeve Board Pressing Cloth
Wardrobes Hangers Others: Others – Metal thimbles last longer, especially those made of stainless steel. – Ensure that the metal ones do not have rough edges that may damage the thread and fabrics. Choice and Care Stiletto
Tailor’s Chalk Pencils
Betweens Needl
Needlework requires the use of some special tools and equipment which are categorized into two main groups: Small and Large: Describe how to use and care for basic sewing tools and equipment. Choice The tape measure should: Be clearly marked…
Previously, we learnt that consumers have to make a choice between a need and a want. In addition, they are faced with challenge, in identifying purchasing and using goods and services. These challenges make up the problems that face a…
facing is a piece of fabric used to finish raw edges at open areas of a garment. They are applied on the wrong side or right side of the garment. Facings have a decorative effect when a contrasting colour of…
It is important to understand the clothing construction processes in order to come up with garments that are well fitting. In this topic we shall cover the following: Collars Collars are features that are fitted at the neckline to add…
This is the process of treating food to stop or slow down food decay and deterioration. Causes of Food Decay Food spoilage and decay is brought about by: 1. Bacteria These are single celled micro-organisms that multiply rapidly under warm…
A flower arrangement is the art of selecting and arranging flowers to come up with a pleasant effect. Some of the commonly used flowers and plant parts are roses, carnations, gladioli, chrysanthemums, statice, arum lilies, madonna lilies, delphiniums, watsomia, leaves,…
Furnishings can be classified into two: Hard furnishings Case goods These are pieces of furniture that are not padded. Upholstered furniture These are furniture that are partially or wholly padded and covered with materials such as fabric, leather and poly…