

A 10-page printable KS3 zine introducing kitchen safety, hygiene, and knife skills through hands-on tasks and reflective activities. Includes a couscous salad recipe, step-by-step guides, and assessments. Fully editable (PowerPoint + PDF), designed for younger KS3 students. Print-friendly and classroom tested.
Please note
This is not a complete lesson or standalone scheme it’s a support resource to use alongside teaching. With clear guidance, the non-cooking elements can be delivered by a non-specialist.
This 10-page A4 zine introduces essential kitchen safety, hygiene rules, and knife skills for KS3 students. It blends practical learning with fun, accessible design; ideal as a starter resource for Year 7 or for any group needing a reset on safe kitchen routines.
It includes a simple couscous salad recipe to build skills like boiling water in a kettle, chopping vegetables using correct grips, and working cleanly and safely in pairs or small teams.
What’s Included:
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10-page zine in fully editable PowerPoint and print-ready PDF
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Designed to be printed and filled in by hand, students can colour it in or use coloured paper
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Step-by-step visuals and prompts covering:
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Personal hygiene rules
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Spotting kitchen hazards
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Knife safety (including bridge and claw grips)
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Cleaning up correctly
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Practising teamwork in the kitchen
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Student-friendly couscous salad recipe using basic equipment
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Reflections, assessments, and redrafting prompts to embed learning
Skills Developed:
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Recognising risks and preventing accidents in a food room
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Understanding hygiene routines and food safety
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Using knives safely with correct grips (bridge and claw)
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Practising accurate vegetable preparation using basic knife cuts
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Working as a team and keeping a tidy, efficient kitchen space
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Reflecting on practical work and improving through redrafting
Created by:
A qualified Food & Nutrition teacher with KS3 and KS4 experience. Layout and visual style supported by AI-assisted design tools. This resource has been classroom tested with strong student engagement.
Print-and-go, fully editable
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