Certificate II in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations

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Answer Guide
Student Questions
(Certificate II in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations SIT20307)
Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) SIT20307
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INFORMATION FOR ASSESSORS:
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This guide is to be used when reviewing answers provided by the students for the questions below.
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The answers may vary between students as there can be a number of correct answers depending
on their work environment.
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You will notice that some questions can be used across units of competency but have been asked
once only.
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You may also need to ask additional questions of an individual student based on the information
received in the Workplace Record document and their answers to these questions.
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The questions below are provided to the student via the Student Question Guide.
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Results are to be transferred to the Participant Matrix.
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The answers to the questions along with the completed Workplace Record are to be used to
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SITHCCC027A PREPARE, COOK AND SERVE FOOD FOR FOOD SERVICE
1.
How do you calculate commodity requirements for the dish you are cooking?
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2.
Refer to establishment’s standardised recipes
At what temperature would you store cold food items?
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3.
0-5 degrees C
At what temperature would you hold hot food items?
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4.
Above 60 degrees C
For the three menu items listed in the table outline the correct method of cookery for each when
organising to cook the following menu items for a breakfast service period:
Answers could include:
5.
Menu items
Job checklist
Eggs Benedict
Poach egg; grill/fry bacon; prepare/serve Hollandaise sauce
Mixed Grill
Grill
Pancakes and fruit compote
Shallow fry; poach fruit
How would you modify the following menu items to meet specific dietary requirements
Answers could include:
Menu item
Specific dietary modification
Battered fish and chips - low fat meal
Grill fish; bake potatoes or wedges, use herbs instead of
salt.
Chicken Caesar salad – vegan dish
Substitute chicken, anchovy and bacon with tofu and/or
beans; vegetable based dressing
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SITHCCC001A ORGANISE AND PREPARE FOOD
1.
List five types of large fixed commercial equipment used at your workplace.
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Stoves, ranges
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Ovens, steamers
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Combi ovens
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Freestanding deep fryers
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Bratt pans
List five types of mechanical equipment used at your workplace.
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Mixers
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Mincers
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Food processors
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Blenders
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Dough mixers
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Slicers
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Electric can openers
List five types of small equipment and utensils used in your workplace.
Answers could include:
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Pots and pans
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Bowls
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Boards
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Colander
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Serving tray
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Zester
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Basting syringe
a)
List three types of knives that you would find at your workplace.
b)
For each knife identified give an example of its use in the workplace
Answers could include:
Knife Type
Example of use in the workplace
Chefs knife
chopping vegetables, precision cuts
Paring Knife
multi purpose, peel, cut, segment
Turning Knife
turn vegetables eg potatoes, carrots
Boning Knife
de bones chicken meat
Filleting Knife
fillet fish
Meat Cleaver
chopping meat, slicing
Serrated Knife
cutting bread
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What does the term mise en place mean?
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Everything in its place
Outline two types of mise en place carried out in the workplace.
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Ordering ingredients
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Weighing and measuring
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Basic preparation, eg chopping
Discuss the benefits of carrying out mise en place in a commercial kitchen environment.
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Time management
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Ready for service
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Organisation
Give 3 different cuts of chicken and suggest a suitable menu item for each.
Answers could include:
9.
Cut of chicken
Menu item
Wingette and Breast
Supreme
Thigh and leg
Maryland
Leg
Drumstick
Circle which one of the four precision cuts in the list below that would be used in the preparation of
minestrone soup.
Answer:
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Julienne
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Brunoise
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Macedoine
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Paysanne
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SITXCOM001A WORK WITH COLLEAGUES AND CUSTOMERS
1.
List three types of communication used in the workplace.
Answers could include:
2.
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Verbal
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Written, electronic
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Telephone
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Visual (signs)
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Using an interpreter
What are the personal presentation standards expected when working in your workplace?
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No earrings (facial piercing)
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Clean and tidy hair
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Correct Uniform clean and ironed
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No jewellery
What are the steps your workplace would take to deal with a customer complaint?
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4.
5.
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Listen, acknowledge
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Identify nature of problem
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Identify and agree with an acceptable solution
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Take action
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Record
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Follow up
Describe a situation in the workplace where you have worked as part of a team.
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Preparing ingredients to make a salad
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Setting a table with utensils provided by another team member
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Seeking assistance for a customer
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Taking orders for the kitchen staff
How does your workplace provide feedback to team members?
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Formal appraisal
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Personal recognition
How does a workplace meet the needs of customers in wheel chairs?
Answers could include:
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Disabled entry / exit
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Disabled toilets
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Handrails
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Access points
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SITXOHS002A FOLLOW WORKPLACE HYGIENE PROCEDURES
1.
Explain the hygiene procedure in your workplace.
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Personal hygiene, correct temperature
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Time covered, food storage
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Food preparation, hot holding
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Correct equipment, safe food handling
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Hand washing, correct food storage
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PPE, avoid cross contamination
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Cleaning procedures to acid cross contamination
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Safe hygienic handling of linen
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Laundry and garbage
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Documentation of procedures
List three hygiene hazards.
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3.
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Food contaminant
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Vermin
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Airborne dust
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Contaminated linen
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Dirty equipment/utensils, garbage
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Poor employee hygiene
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Faulty equipment, eg fridge
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Thermostats
What steps would you take to report a personal health issue?
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4.
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Follow established procedures
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Report to supervisor / team leader
What steps do you take if food has been contaminated?
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5.
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Dispose of food
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Follow organisational procedures
List three causes of food contamination.
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Physical , eg hair
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Bandaids
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Chemical, eg canisters
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Fly sprays
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Biological, eg bacteria, mould
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Name two strategies to avoid cross contamination.
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Maintain clean clothes
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Wear PPE
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Use workplace approved bandages
Name the legislation that covers food hygiene in NSW.
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Food Act 2003 (NSW), Food Regulation 2004 (NSW)
Where could you access this information?
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Website
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Food authority
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Government department
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Workplace
Name two types of sanitiser in your workplace.
Answer could include:
10.
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Bleach
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Boiling water
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Pre made sanitiser
Identify two environmental risks to food.
Answer could include:
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Linen
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Laundry
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Garbage
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Dust
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Dirt
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SITXOHS001A FOLLOW HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES
1.
Explain what you would do in the following situations;
a)
Fire in the kitchen
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Follow organisational evacuation procedures to evacuate staff and customers and secure
building.
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Seek assistance promptly from colleagues.
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Report details accurately according to organisational procedures.
b)
Accident to a colleague
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Follow organisational accident and emergency procedures
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seek assistance promptly from colleagues
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Report details
c)
Armed hold up
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2.
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Follow organisational emergency procedures
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Seek assistance promptly from colleagues
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Report details
List two of your responsibilities under occupational health and safety legislation.
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3.
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Take reasonable care in the workplace
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Cooperate with employer
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Do not interfere with or misuse things provided to ensure OHS
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Do not obstruct attempts or refuse to give aid or prevent risk
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Do not disrupt workplace by creating false OHS fears
List two of the responsibilities of the owners/managers regarding occupational health and safety
legislation.
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4.
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Maintain a safe workplace and work practice, ensure safe handling and storage and transport
of plant and substances
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Provide information training and supervision to ensure OHS
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Provide adequate facilities
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Do not require employees to pay for OHS needs
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Consult with employees on OHS matters
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Ensure OHS of visitors to worksite
If you notice a hazard what steps would you take?
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Report hazard to supervisor / team leader
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What steps do you take to ensure your work area is free from hazards?
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Operate and maintain tools and equipment correctly
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Use materials safely
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Use safe work practice
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Maintain a safe work environment eg store equipment correctly
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Wipe up spills etc
List two consequences to the enterprise if employees/employers do not follow OHS legislation.
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human cost of workplace injury
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social cost of workplace injury
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economic cost of workplace injury
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organisational cost of workplace injury
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SITXCOM002A WORK IN A SOCIALLY DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
1.
Identify two cultural differences that you may have in your workplace.
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2.
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Language
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Race
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Religion
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Family structure
Name two methods you would use to overcome language barriers.
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3.
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Simple English
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Gestures
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Sign language
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Translator services
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Alert appropriate people/person
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Seek assistance from other team members
What ‘outside’ organisations could you refer to when overcoming cultural differences?
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4.
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Interpreters
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Consulate/diplomatic services
Name one type of legislation that promotes quality in the workplace.
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5.
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EEO
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Anti Discrimination Act
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Affirmative Action
List three cultural differences that may lead to possible misunderstandings
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Language
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Formality
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Clothing
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Diet
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Religion
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Religious festivals
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Religious practices
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SITHCCC002A PRESENT FOOD
1.
What equipment is used in your workplace to portion food?
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2.
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Labels
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Scales
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Cake slice
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Spoons
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Scoops
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Moulds
What is your role within the team in your workplace when presenting food?
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3.
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Arrange sauces, garnishes,
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Ensure sufficient supply of clean, undamaged equipment and utensils,
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Plate food and present neatly and attractively,
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Work with others.
a)
List four different garnishes used in the presentation of food at your workplace.
b)
Describe how they could be prepared.
Answers could include:
Garnish
Preparation Method
Strawberry jus
Poach, blend or mouli
Lemon zest
Zester or micro plane
Lemon twists
Chef knife
Parsley
Wash, pick leaves, chop finely
Mint
Wash, pick leaves, chop finely
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SITHCCC005A USE BASIC METHODS OF COOKERY
1.
Name three cookery methods used in your workplace.
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Boiling
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Poaching
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Steaming
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Stewing,
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Frying-shallow
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Deep
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Stir
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Pan
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Baking
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Roasting
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Grilling
Identify two menu items prepared in the workplace and complete the table below.
Answers included will depend on student’s workplace and experiences:
Menu item
Answer Guide Student Questions
Method of cookery
How are ingredients
prepared?
What safety
procedures would
you follow when
completing the
method of cookery?
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SITHCCC003A RECEIVE AND STORE KITCHEN SUPPLIES
1.
Explain the procedure your workplace uses to take delivery of supplies.
Answers will depend on the workplace but could include:
2.
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Checking supplies against order document
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Undertake temperature checks
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Report any discrepancies
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Report any breakages
Name two food items that need to be temperature checked.
Answers could include:
3.
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Raw food
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Cold, frozen or reheated foods or ingredients
How is food stored once delivery is taken?
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4.
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Freezers
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Cool rooms
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Dry stores
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Refrigeration
Explain the procedure your workplace uses to dispose of damaged or spoiled supplies.
Answers could include:
5.
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Report to supervisor
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Record
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Replace or replenish from stores
Explain the procedure your workplace uses to manage excess stock.
Answers could include:
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Report to supervisor
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Record
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Return to stores
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Sell as specials
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SITHCCC004A CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN PREMISES
1.
List five types of equipment that is used to clean and sanitise your workplace.
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2.
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Mops, brooms
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Dustpans, brushes
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Buckets, dusters
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Vacuum cleaners
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Floor polishers
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Scrubbers
What type of PPE do you need to wear in your workplace?
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3.
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Aprons
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Waterproof clothing and foot wear
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Goggles and protective eyewear, masks
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Headwear
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Breathing apparatus
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Gloves
Name three surfaces that must be cleaned.
Answers could include:
4.
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Walls
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Floors
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Shelves
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Benches
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Extraction fans
What is the procedure in your workplace if there is a chemical spill?
Answers could include:
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Contact supervisor
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Block off area from customers and employees
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SITHIND001A DEVELOP AND UPDATE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
1.
Name two sources of information you use to update and develop your knowledge of the industry.
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2.
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Co-workers
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Media
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Library
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Internet
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Journals
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Industry contacts
Describe two ethical issues that impact on the industry?
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3.
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Tipping
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Pricing
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Confidentiality
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Overbooking
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Gifts and services free of charge
Describe two legal issues that impact on the industry.
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4.
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Consumer protection
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Workplace relations
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Duty of care
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EEO
What possible career pathways are available to staff in the hospitality industry?
Answers could include:
5.
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Chef/cook
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Short order cook
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Catering assistant
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Catering Supervisor
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Café attendant
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Barister
Identify two career pathways available in your workplace.
Answers could include:
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Would be workplace specific
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SITHCCC006A PREPARE APPETISERS AND SALADS
1.
Identify one salad and one appetiser prepared in the workplace and complete the table below.
Answers could include:
Type
Ingredients
used
Preparation
technique
Dressing
used
Cooked egg
Cos lettuce
Bacon.
Parmesan
cheese
Croutons
Tear lettuce,
fry bacon and
croutons
Rye bread,
cream cheese,
salmon, dill
Cut bread,
pipe cheese,
arrange
salmon and
dill
Presentation
Storage
Caesar
dressing
In a bowl with
parmesan as
garnish
Portioned in
cold storage
without
dressing
nil
Arrange bread
and cheese
with dill as
garnish in
lines on platter
Covered in
cold storage
Salad
Caesar
salad
Appetiser
Canapés
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SITHCCC007A PREPARE SANDWICHES
1.
Name three different sandwich types.
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2.
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Pullman
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Open
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Club
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Pinwheel
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Domino or checkerboard
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Filled rolls
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Focaccia or pita bread
List two considerations when preparing and storing sandwiches?
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3.
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Bread type
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Ingredients and necessary mise en place
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Need for chilling
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Use of plastic wrap or foil
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Use of bulk storage containers
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Use of customised containers for display, presentation and sale
Name two techniques used for making sandwiches.
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Spreading
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Layering
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Piping
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Portioning
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Moulding
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Cutting
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Garnishing
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SITHCCC008A PREPARE STOCKS, SAUCES AND SOUPS
1.
Name three types of soups.
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2.
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Clear
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Broth
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Puree
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Cream
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Bisque
What is the purpose of reducing when preparing a sauce?
Answers could include:
3.
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Increased flavour and thickness
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Reduced storage
Describe how you would reconstitute a soup, stock or a sauce.
Answers could include:
4.
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Add water
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Add stock
List three suitable thickening agents for stocks, sauces or soups.
Answers could include:
5.
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Wheat flour
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Corn flour
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Arrowroot
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Potato flour
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Roux
List two problems you might encounter with the preparation of stocks, sauces or soups.
Answers could include:
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Breaking
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Curdling
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Lumps
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SITHCCC009A PREPARE VEGETABLES, FRUIT, EGGS AND FARINACEOUS DISHES
1.
Name two features of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Answers could include:
2.
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Absence of hail marks or blemishes
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Fresh smell
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Bright colour
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Firmness/crispness
List a suitable sauce and/or accompaniment to be served with vegetables.
Answers could include:
3.
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Cheese sauce
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White sauce
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Gravy
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Demi glace
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Jus
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Mayonnaise
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Garlic butter
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Honey butter
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Veloute
List three farinaceous foods.
Answers could include:
4.
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Pasta
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Rice
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Noodles
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Cous cous
Name three egg based dishes.
Answers could include:
5.
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Omelette
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Quiche
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Frittata
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Eggs Benedict
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Soufflé
What is the purpose of the addition of egg yolks or egg whites in the following foods:
Answers could include:
Food
Function of eggs
Meringue
to aerate
Mayonnaise
to emulsify
Custard
to thicken
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List three benefits of appropriate vegetable preparation.
Answers could include:
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Maintaining colour
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Maintaining texture
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Maintaining nutritive value
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SITHFAB003A SERVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO CUSTOMERS
1.
Name three strategies your workplace uses to ensure the environment for customers is comfortable.
Answers could include:
2.
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Lighting
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Room temperature
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Music
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Decorations and displays
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Privacy
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Background noise
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Layout of tables
Explain the types of services your workplace provides.
Answers could include:
3.
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Counter
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Bistro
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Table
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À la carte
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Café
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Takeaway
List three types of equipment used to offer the service at your workplace.
Answers could include:
4.
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Glassware
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Condiments
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Tea/coffee making facilities
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Menu displays, Crockery
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Overlays napkins, place cards, floral arrangements and cutlery
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Computerised ordering (Micros)
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Point of sale equipment, CD players, speakers
What are three of the legislative requirements you need to follow in your workplace?
Answers could include:
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Occupational Health and Safety,
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Hygiene
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Trade practices
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Duty of care
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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
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Food safety
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How do you meet and greet customers in your workplace?
Answers could include:
6.
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Greeting – salutation
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Establish if customers have a reservation
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Address customer by name
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Assist with coat
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Show to table
How are orders taken in your workplace?
Answers could include:
7.
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Manually
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Electronically
What method of payment can be made in your workplace?
Answers could include:
8.
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Cash
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EFTPOS (credit and debit cards)
List the steps involved from picking up meals from the kitchen and delivering it to the table.
Answers could include:
9.
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Listen for bell or other methods that alert you to when meal is read,
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Collect correct meal,
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Check presentation,
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Carry plate,
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Have service cloth under plate,
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Deliver right of the host.
List the steps taken to close down for a service period.
Answers could include:
10.
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Clear dishes
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Clean and dismantle equipment
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Reset tables
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General cleaning of surfaces,
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Restock
What are the waste minimisation techniques used in your workplace?
Answers could include:
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Recycling (bottles, corks, paper products)
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Composting
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SITHFAB010A PREPARE AND SERVE NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
1.
Name four non alcoholic drinks.
Answers could include:
2.
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Variety of tea and coffee
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Soft drinks
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Smoothies
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Water
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Juices
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Fruit whips
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Milkshakes
What type of equipment do you use to make the following beverages?
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Milkshake
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Tea
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Fruit drink
Answers could include:
3.
Milkshake
Tea
Fruit drink
Ice cream scoop, syrup pump,
blender, milk shake cup, mil
ladle/jug
Strainer, tea pot,
crockery/glass, cutlery, mil
service jug, urn, espresso
machine
Knives, glassware, blender,
ice machine, juicer
Name two precautions to help prevent burning or scalding?
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Organise work station according to OHS practice,
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Monitor pump pressure when using espresso machines, refilling urn as necessary,
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Loading tray correctly,
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Being aware of placement of hot drinks near customers especially those with special needs.
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Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) SIT20307
Hospitality Assessment Resource
SITHFAB012A PREPARE AND SERVE ESPRESSO COFFEE
1.
Name three different types of equipment used to make espresso coffee.
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2.
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Weighing and measuring equipment
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Thermometer
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Types of brands of coffee grinders, mills and coffee machines
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Cups, saucers, cutlery, crockery, glassware
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Blind or blank filter
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Storage equipment
List the mise en place to prepare for coffee service.
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3.
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Turn on machine to achieve correct pressure and temperature
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Set out equipment, cups, mugs, saucers, jugs etc
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Ensure adequate supply of coffee, milk varieties and sugars
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Assemble flavourings and toppings
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Laying out flatware, serviettes and wipes
Name three different coffee styles.
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4.
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Short black
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Flat white
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Cappuccino
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Café latte
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Short and long macchiato
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Mocha
List two safety and hygiene procedures when cleaning the espresso machine.
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Clean/sanitize/back flush
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Monitor pressure
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Clean steam wand
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Use specific cloths for milk wand
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Replace used items
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Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) SIT20307
Hospitality Assessment Resource
SITXFSA001A IMPLEMENT FOOD SAFETY PROCEDURES
1.
Name four potential food hazards when handling food.
Answers could include:
2.
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Poor work practices
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Dirty hands, clothing, and unwashed utensils
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Chemical, microbiological contamination
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Incorrect storage procedures
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Cross contamination
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Food highly susceptible to contamination
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Insects and vermin
Name two strategies your workplace implements to ensure food served or sold to customers is safe.
Answers could include:
3.
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Removing contaminated food
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Ensuring policies and procedures are followed
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Displaying food appropriately at correct temperature,
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Providing protective barriers, report chipped, cracked or broken utensils
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Providing serving utensils
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Wearing gloves to serve
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Maintain clean and tidy environment
What steps does your workplace take to dispose of food safely?
Answers could include:
4.
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Returning to supplier
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Destroying
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Safe composting
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Disposal of food so that it cannot be used for human consumption
How does your workplace maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety?
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Removing food waste
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Removing grease, removing dirt
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Controlling/removing animal or pest waste
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Recalibrating of measurement and temperature controls,
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Cleaning/sanitizing
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SITXENV001A PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK
PRACTICES
1.
How would you explain environmental sustainability?
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2.
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Efficient use of resources
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Having current work practices
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Not wasting environmental resources
What environmental work practices are used in your workplace?
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3.
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Efficient water use
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Filtered water
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Kitchen garden
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Efficient energy use
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Waste minimisation
In your workplace where would you access information about sustainable work practices?
Answers could include:
4.
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Supervisor
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On-line
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Co-workers
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Procedures
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Observing others
What are two suggestions you would make to your workplace regarding efficiency?
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Staff training
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Minimisation of food wastage
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Source and use energy efficient methods
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Check stock ordering methods
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Increase recycling
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