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Use cookery skills effectively
Learner Workbook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 2
Instructions to Learner ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Assessment instructions .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Assessment requirements .............................................................................................................. 5
Observation/Demonstration ........................................................................................................ 6
Third Party Guide ......................................................................................................................... 7
Third party details (required information from the learner) .......................................................... 7
Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Activity 1A ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Activity 1B ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Activity 1C ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Activity 1D ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Activity 1E...................................................................................................................................... 12
Activity 2A ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Activity 2B ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Activity 2C ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Activity 2D ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Activity 2E...................................................................................................................................... 17
Activity 3A ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Activity 3B ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Activity 3C ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Summative Assessments ............................................................................................................ 21
Section A: Skills Activity ................................................................................................................ 22
Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A) .......................................................................................... 27
Section C: Performance Activity.................................................................................................... 31
Workplace Documentation – for learner ..................................................................................... 32
Workplace documents checklist ................................................................................................... 32
Supplementary Oral Questions (optional) – for assessor ............................................................. 33
Competency record to be completed by assessor ........................................................................ 36
Instructions to Learner
Assessment instructions
Overview
Prior to commencing the assessments, your trainer/assessor will explain each assessment task and
the terms and conditions relating to the submission of your assessment task. Please consult with
your trainer/assessor if you are unsure of any questions. It is important that you understand and
adhere to the terms and conditions, and address fully each assessment task. If any assessment task
is not fully addressed, then your assessment task will be returned to you for resubmission. Your
trainer/assessor will remain available to support you throughout the assessment process.
Written work
Assessment tasks are used to measure your understanding and underpinning skills and knowledge of
the overall unit of competency. When undertaking any written assessment tasks, please ensure that
you address the following criteria:
➢ Your assessment tasks are well presented, well referenced and word processed
➢ Your assessment tasks include your full legal name on each and every page.
Active participation
It is a condition of enrolment that you actively participate in your studies. Active participation is
completing all the assessment tasks on time.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them
as your own. Plagiarism is a serious act and may result in a learner’s exclusion from a course. When
you have any doubts about including the work of other authors in your assessment, please consult
your trainer/assessor. The following list outlines some of the activities for which a learner can be
accused of plagiarism:
If it is identified that you have plagiarised within your assessment, then a meeting will be organised
to discuss this with you, and further action may be taken accordingly.
Collusion
Collusion is the presentation by a learner of an assignment as their own that is, in fact, the result in
whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves
the cooperation of two or more learners in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and,
as such, both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Collusion or copying from other learners is
not permitted and will result in a “0” grade and NYC.
Assessments must be typed using document software such as (or similar to) MS Office. Handwritten
assessments will not be accepted (unless, prior written confirmation is provided by the
trainer/assessor to confirm).
Competency outcome
There are two outcomes of assessments: S = Satisfactory and NS = Not Satisfactory (requires more
training and experience).
Once the learner has satisfactorily completed all the tasks for this module the learner will be
awarded “Competent” (C) or “Not yet Competent” (NYC) for the relevant unit of competency.
If you are deemed “Not Yet Competent” you will be provided with feedback from your assessor and
will be given another chance to resubmit your assessment task(s). If you are still deemed as “Not Yet
Competent” you will be required to re-enrol in the unit of competency.
Additional evidence
If we, at our sole discretion, determine that we require additional or alternative
information/evidence in order to determine competency, you must provide us with such
information/evidence, subject to privacy and confidentiality issues. We retain this right at any time,
including after submission of your assessments.
Confidentiality
We will treat anything, including information about your job, workplace, employer, with strict
confidence, in accordance with the law. However, you are responsible for ensuring that you do not
provide us with anything regarding any third party including your employer, colleagues and others,
that they do not consent to the disclosure of. While we may ask you to provide information or
details about aspects of your employer and workplace, you are responsible for obtaining necessary
consents and ensuring that privacy rights and confidentiality obligations are not breached by you in
supplying us with such information.
Special needs
Candidates with special needs should notify their trainer/assessor to request any required
adjustments as soon as possible. This will enable the trainer/assessor to address the identified needs
immediately.
Assessment requirements
Assessment can either be:
➢ Direct observation
➢ Product-based methods e.g. reports, role plays, work samples
➢ Portfolios – annotated and validated
➢ Questioning
➢ Third party evidence.
If submitting third party evidence, the Third Party Observation/Demonstration document must be
completed by the agreed third party.
Third parties can be:
➢ Supervisors
➢ Trainers
➢ Team members
➢ Clients
➢ Consumers.
The third party observation must be submitted to your trainer/assessor, as directed.
The third party observation is to be used by the assessor to assist them in determining competency.
The assessment activities in this workbook assess aspects of all the elements, performance criteria,
skills and knowledge and performance requirements of the unit of competency.
To demonstrate competence in this unit you must undertake all activities in this workbook and have
them deemed satisfactory by the assessor. If you do not answer some questions or perform certain
tasks, and therefore you are deemed to be Not Yet Competent, your trainer/assessor may ask you
supplementary questions to determine your competence. Once you have demonstrated the
required level of performance, you will be deemed competent in this unit.
Should you still be deemed Not Yet Competent, you will have the opportunity to resubmit your
assessments or appeal the result.
As part of the assessment process, all learners must abide by any relevant assessment policies as
provided during induction.
If you feel you are not yet ready to be assessed or that this assessment is unfair, please contact your
assessor to discuss your options. You have the right to formally appeal any outcome and, if you wish
to do so, discuss this with your trainer/assessor.
Observation/Demonstration
Throughout this unit, you will be expected to show your competency of the elements through
observations or demonstrations. Your trainer/assessor will have a list of demonstrations you must
complete or tasks to be observed. The observations and demonstrations will be completed as well as
the activities found in this workbook.
Observation is on-the-job
Demonstration is off-the-job
Your trainer/assessor will inform you of which one of the above they would like you to do. The
observation/demonstration will cover one of the unit’s elements.
The observation/demonstration will take place either in the workplace or the training environment,
depending on the task to be undertaken and whether it is an observation or demonstration. Your
trainer/assessor will ensure you are provided with the correct equipment and/or materials to
complete the task. They will also inform you of how long you have to complete the task.
You should be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and performance criteria required for
competency in this unit, as seen in the Learner Guide.
If you are not employed, or able to complete demonstrative tasks in the workplace, you will need to
inform the assessor. They will be able to provide you with a simulated environment in which to
complete these tasks.
We would prefer that, wherever possible, these be “live” issues for your industry and require
application of the principles that you are learning as part of your training. Where this is not possible,
you and your third party should simulate the activity tasks and demonstrations that you believe
would be likely to arise in your organisation or job role.
Third party evidence can also be used to provide “everyday evidence” of tasks included in your work
role that relate to the unit of competency but are not a part of the formal assessment process.
The third party is not to be used as a co-assessor – the assessor must make the final decision on
competency themselves. Documents relevant to collection of third-party evidence are included in
the Third Party section in the Observations/Demonstrations document.
Activities
Complete the following activities individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity
and the assessment environment).
Activity 1A
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to calculate ingredient quantities
according to recipes and specifications.
1. Provide two examples of equipment that is required within your workplace to weigh or
measure ingredients and describe their purpose.
2. When using a recipe, when might you need to use your numeracy skills?
➢ 300F to C
➢ 250F to C
➢ 4tsp to ml
➢ 3oz to g
Activity 1B
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to prepare a job checklist for food
preparation and service that is clear, complete and appropriate to situation.
1. What does it mean for a job checklist to be ‘appropriate to the situation’?
2. Create a job checklist that can be used within your place of work in relation to a specific
dish on the menu.
Activity 1C
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to follow instructions about menu
requirements and job roles.
1. Describe at least two different types of menu.
2. What roles and tasks need to be assigned to team members? Provide four examples.
Activity 1D
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to follow a work schedule to maximise
efficiency, taking into consideration roles and responsibilities of other team
members.
1. What are the key benefits of following a work schedule?
2. Describe the information that ought to be included in a work schedule for your place of
work.
Activity 1E
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to complete food organisation and
preparation according to different food production and service requirements.
1. Choose two dishes or commodities that are served by your organisation. Describe the
actions required to organise and prepare the food prior to cooking.
2. Provide three examples of garnishes that need to be prepared by cooks in your place of
work.
Activity 2A
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to select and use appropriate commercial
equipment to produce menu items in line with manufacturer specifications.
1. How will you know which commercial equipment is appropriate when producing different
items on the menu?
2. Describe the use of at least three items of equipment required in your place of work to
prepare food.
3. List five different types of cooking equipment used within your workplace.
Activity 2B
Estimated Time 20 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to cook menu items according to menu
type and service style, using appropriate cookery methods
1. Explain the meaning of buffet.
2. What are the most common cookery methods in your place of work? Describe their use.
Activity 2C
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to work cooperatively as part of a kitchen
team.
1. Why is it important to work cooperatively as a team in a kitchen environment? Provide
three different reasons.
Activity 2D
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to follow workplace safety and hygiene
procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements.
1. Which legislation covers workplace safety and hygiene requirements?
2. List four areas of skills or knowledge you need to perform tasks safely and hygienically.
Activity 2E
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to maintain cleanliness and tidiness of
the work environment.
1. How can you maintain a clean and tidy working environment?
3. List a range of cleaning equipment which could be used to maintain a clean and tidy work
environment. Provide at least five examples.
Activity 3A
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to complete end of shift procedures
according to organisational practices.
1. What might it be necessary to clean and sanitise when following workplace health and
safety cleaning procedures?
2. Describe at least three questions that you should aim to answer as a team during a
debriefing session.
3. What questions should you ask yourself or other team members when deciding on the
preparations required for the next food service or production period?
Activity 3B
Estimated Time 15 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to store food items appropriately to
minimise food spoilage, contamination and waste, and label according to
organisational procedures.
List five ways you can reduce wastage of food items.
Activity 3C
Estimated Time 15 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to understand how to participate in post-
shift debrief or handover.
When conducting a post-shift handover, what items should you discuss with the following head
chef or team leader? Provide a minimum of four examples.
Summative Assessments
The summative assessments are the major activities designed to assess your skills, knowledge and
performance, as required to show competency in this unit. These activities should be completed
after finishing the Learner Guide. You should complete these as stated below and as instructed by
your trainer/assessor.
It will demonstrate all of the skills required for this unit of competency – your assessor will provide
further instructions to you, if necessary.
If necessary for the activities, you should attach completed written answers, portfolios or any
evidence of competency to this workbook.
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
1. Within your workplace or organisation, locate and read through a range of production
instructions, task sheets in work schedules, and standard recipes. Ensure they are all up to
date and make adjustments as you see necessary so that up to date policies and procedures
have been applied.
2. The learner should list the wide variety of tasks that need to be completed as part of the food
production process. Include at least five examples.
3. Based on an order that has been placed within a workplace environment, or an example order
in a simulated environment, measure familiar quantities of ingredients using simple measuring
instruments.
4. Demonstrate problem solving skills within the workplace during the preparation and cooking
process.
5. Identify, read and interpret the organisational requirements that apply to you own and
workplace safety, productivity and hygiene procedures. Describe the key requirements in a
maximum of 500 words.
6. Within your kitchen environment, work cooperatively with others to support timely and
quality food service.
7. In a maximum of 500 words, describe how you have dealt with the pressure of work and
kitchen conditions over the past week long period. This is likely to involve responding to
multiple demands simultaneously.
8. Within your workplace environment, use at least five items of commercial kitchen equipment
when preparing different menu types based on standard recipes.
The answers to the following questions will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of:
Answer each question in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements
for each one.
➢ Béchamel
➢ A la carte
➢ Al dente.
➢ Dairy products
➢ Dry goods
➢ Meat
➢ Poultry
➢ Seafood.
3. What are the key features of recipes that are used within your place of work?
4. Describe at least three different cooking methods that are used within your place of work and
provide examples of foods that can be produced using these methods.
5. What are the roles and responsibilities that need to be allocated in the food preparation and
production processes?
6. Highlight the organisational procedures you must follow in relation to the following:
7. In small groups, discuss the essential principles and practices that exist within your workplace
in relation to:
8. Identify and explain a range of safe operational practices that need to be followed when using
kitchen equipment. Provide at least two examples of equipment.
This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following performance evidence:
➢ Safely and hygienically prepare and serve menu items to industry and organisational quality
standards for a minimum of twelve complete service periods (shifts) that cover a combination
of:
o breakfast
o dinner
o lunch
o special function
➢ Multi-task and integrate technical and other skills to respond to multiple demands
simultaneously
➢ Respond to special customer requests
➢ Perform designated kitchen roles as part of a team to achieve production requirements during
the above service periods
➢ Work professionally undertaking tasks according to team responsibilities and organisational
requirements
➢ Prepare dishes appropriate to each of the above service periods within the typical workplace
time constraints of a busy commercial kitchen
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
1. Within your workplace or organisation, cook and present menu items for a minimum of twelve
complete food service periods that cover breakfast, dinner, lunch, and special functions.
2. During the completion of the above cooking tasks within your workplace environment,
provide evidence of the following:
➢ Multi-tasking and integrating technical and other skills to respond to multiple demands
simultaneously
➢ Responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements
➢ Performing designated kitchen roles as part of a team
➢ Working professionally as part of a team and coordinating team activities in line with
kitchen roles and responsibilities, and organisational requirements
➢ Preparing dishes for customers within the typical time constraints of a busy commercial
kitchen.
Date(s) of assessment
Activities List 1A-1E, 2A-2E, 3A-3C S NS
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Unit Result
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