Course Name and Code: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions
Questions
1. List at least three food safety issues which you must consider when handling and cooking with eggs. Describe how you would reduce each risk.
| Risk | Strategy for reducing risk |
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2. Explain how you can reduce the risk of contaminants such as e. coli, salmonella and listeria when handling and cooking with fruit and vegetables. Provide two examples.
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3. Describe three indicators which you would use to select fresh, quality fruit and vegetables.
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4. List three signs that vegetables have spoiled or have been contaminated.
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5. List three signs that pasta has spoiled or has been contaminated.
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6. List the requirements for the safe storage of the following foods:
| Food | Recommended temperature |
| Tinned vegetables | |
| Dry pasta and rice | |
| Fresh pasta | |
| Eggs | |
| Ripe pineapple | |
| Pumpkin | |
| Sweet potato | |
| Lettuce | |
| Strawberries | |
| Mushroom |
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| Food | Recommended temperature |
| Tinned vegetables | |
| Dry pasta and rice | |
| Fresh pasta | |
| Eggs | |
| Ripe pineapple | |
| Pumpkin | |
| Sweet potato | |
| Lettuce | |
| Strawberries | |
| Mushroom |
7. Identify the shelf/storage life of the following foods.
| Food | Shelf life |
| Dry pasta | |
| Oranges | |
| Cooked rice | |
| Hard boiled eggs (in refrigerator) | |
| Leftover meals containing egg | |
| Watermelon | |
| Eggplant | |
| Fresh peas | |
| Mushroom |
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| Food | Shelf life |
| Dry pasta | |
| Oranges | |
| Cooked rice | |
| Hard boiled eggs (in refrigerator) | |
| Leftover meals containing egg | |
| Watermelon | |
| Eggplant | |
| Fresh peas | |
| Mushroom |
8. Assume you have been asked to prepare a dish that contains eggs, but there has been a special customer request. There are several customers who are vegan. What can you substitute the eggs with? In your answer, include reference to egg replacers and their ingredients..
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9. Identify three precision cuts you would use when cutting vegetables.
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10. Describe four items which you should check before using a blender or food processor to prepare fruit and vegetables.
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11. Describe two things you should do when using the above equipment to ensure you work safely.
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12. Describe four mise en place tasks related to preparing vegetable, fruit, farinaceous and egg dishes that you can complete without affecting the quality of dishes
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13. Define the following culinary terms:
- Aerating:
- Enriching:
- Farinaceous:
- Infusion:
- Macerate:
- Binding:
- Setting:
- Julienne:
- Thickening:
- Crumbing/coating:
- Zest:
- Garnishing:
- Clarifying:
- Glazing:
- Emulsifying:
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14. Provide three reasons why it can be beneficial to use convenience products
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15. Describe at least one convenience product commonly used in dishes that contain fruits, vegetables, eggs and farinaceous items Answer to question number 15:
16. Discuss the difference in nutritional values when it comes to using frozen fruit and vegetables over fresh.
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17. Discuss the difference in texture between frozen fruit and vegetables and fresh fruit and vegetables.
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18. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing egg dishes. Include a description of how each method is used.
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19. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing fruit and vegetable dishes. Include a description of how each method is used.
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20. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing farinaceous dishes. Include a description of how each method is used.
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21. List three sauces commonly used with vegetable dishes.
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22. List three sauces commonly used with pasta dishes.
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23. List three accompaniments commonly served with pasta dishes.
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24. In your training kitchen or workplace, locate a range of vegetables and fruits (tinned, frozen and packaged), farinaceous products and eggs. Take a photo of the labels on each product that identify best-before/use-by dates and rotation requirements. Try to find at least one item that has a Julian date on it. For each one, identify the disposal date. Submit the photos as part of your assessment.
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Course Name and Code: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
Assessment Task 2: Research report
Activities
Complete the following activities.
1. Carefully read the scenario provided in the Assessment Task 2 in Cover Page:
Response to Activity 1
(Remove the red coloured writings after writing the response)
(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 1 of Assessment Task 2 in Cover Page)
(Write down the followings):
a. You need to select two dishes which interest you and which are relevant to your workplace. You need to write the researching and reporting on those two dishes. You only need to write the name of two dish and small introduction of why you selected those two dishes.
2. Research and Report.
Response to Activity 2:
(Remove the red coloured writings after writing the response)
(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 2 of Assessment Task 2 in Cover Page)
a. You need to write research on each dish in order to discover the criteria listed in the narrative of the task 2. A Research report template has been provided to you and you need to prepare two research report on two different dishes you mentioned.
Course Name and Code: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
Assessment Task 3: Student logbook
Activities
Complete the following activities.
1. Carefully read the scenario provided in the Assessment Task 2 in Cover Page:
Response to Activity 1
(Remove the red coloured writings after writing the response)
(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 1 of Assessment Task 3 in Cover Page)
(Write down the followings):
a. You need to select two dishes which interest you (which you already did) which are relevant to your workplace. You need to complete the Student Logbook template provided to you on those two dishes. You need to write the description of the below during your task. These include:
- interpreting standard recipes and food preparation lists
- confirming food production requirements
- calculating ingredient amounts
- identifying and selecting ingredients from stores according to quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements
- following procedures for portion control
- producing the required quantities
- checking perishable supplies for spoilage
- checking perishable supplies for contamination
- selecting the type and size of equipment required
- ensuring that food preparation equipment safely assembled, clean and ready for use
- using equipment safely and hygienically
- using equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- sorting and assembling ingredients according to food production sequencing
- weighing and measuring ingredients accurately
- creating portions according to the recipe
- cleaning and cutting ingredients according to culinary standards
- preparing eggs according to the recipes
- preparing fresh farinaceous ingredients according to the recipe
- minimising waste to maximise profitability
- following standard recipes accurately
- selecting and adding accompaniments which are suited to each dish
- making adjustments to dishes to ensure quality
- presenting dishes attractively
- using appropriate service-ware
- adding dips, sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes and regional variations
- evaluating dishes and adjusting presentation
- storing dishes in appropriate environmental conditions
- following organisational policies and procedures
- maintaining a clean work area
- disposing of or storing surplus products
- working safely
- working hygienically
- working sustainably
- working efficiently
- working within commercial time constraints and deadlines
- responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements.
2. Determine production requirements.
Response to Activity 2:
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(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 2 of Assessment Task 3 in Cover Page)
a. A Service planning template has been provided to help you. You need to write the standard recipe and associated food preparation list which you will be working from two dishes and you must mention the followings in the Service Planning Template:
- confirm the food production requirements
- calculate the number of portions and the amount of each ingredient that you require
- select the relevant cookery method
- determine the cooking times and temperatures
- select the accompaniments which you will add to the dish
- select the ingredients from stores
- check all perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination
- identify the food preparation equipment that you require
- ensure that the appropriate food preparation equipment is ready for use
- take any customer requirements or special dietary needs into consideration.
3. Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes.
Response to Activity 3:
(Remove the red coloured writings after writing the response)
(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 3 of Assessment Task 3 in Cover Page)
a. A Student Logbook template has been provided to help you. You need to complete a reflective journal for each dish that you cook a dish as part of your this assessment task.
b. You must ensure the conditions mentioned in the narrative of this task.
4. Submit documents to your assessor.
Response to Activity 4:
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(Carefully read the scenario provided in the Activity 4 of Assessment Task 3 in Cover Page)
a. Finalise your Student Logbook. Ensure that all documents are clear and complete. It should include the following completed documents for each time that you cook a dish as part of your assessment for this unit.
- Service planning template
- Reflective journal (endorsed by your trainer/assessor or supervisor).
- Send or submit the completed Student Logbook to your assessor.
