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The Importance of Nutritious Catering in the School and Classroom
In the UK, as in the US, debate continues to rage about the quality of catering in school dining rooms. The controversy has raised the profile of child nutrition, and given rise to a new idea: why not include a catering class in the school curriculum to teach children how to make simple, nutritious meals?
Catering Jobs UK - The Fight to Make Children Eat More Healthily
Jamie Oliver, a young, enthusiastic chef and TV presenter, has one of the best catering jobs in the UK. His emphasis has always has always been on simplicity and fresh ingredients and, now that he has two young daughters, he is waging a battle to improve the quality of catering in schools too. Taking his case straight to Tony Blair, he highlighted the importance of proper nutrition as part of school catering classes and catering jobs in the UK.
Now It’s Time To Improve Catering Classes
Inspectors in the UK have produced reports on the quality of catering in schools and the quality of catering classes. While lunchtime catering in schools is improving slowly, it seems that many parents don’t recognize that catering is a problem in their child's school. Sadly, many parents no longer teach their children to cook--and school catering classes don't do much to teach children nutrition either.
Could This Be Your Calling After Catering School?
Not everyone who attends catering school wants to become a high class chef. Teaching healthy catering to children and parents after school is one of the most important jobs there is. Jamie Oliver has managed to have both careers. Having worked in his parents' restaurants, he has seen most sides of catering jobs in the UK. He understands the importance of healthy cooking and eating whether you are eating in a fancy restaurant, a school diner, or at home, and is prepared to change the school curriculum to bring that point home.
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BBC
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