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Assessment 1
Your task:
Answer the following questions. All questions must be addressed to demonstrate
competence.
A) Mise-en-place
B) Workflow
planning
2. Match the following equipment with the tasks they would be used for with lines:
3. What is the purpose of the following pieces of equipment? How are they used?
Sharpening steel
Sharpening stone
Paring or utility knife Large flat knife for spreading butter and
other
condiments
Measures
Mandoline
Scales
Thermometers
Whisks
6. List 5 general requirements for the legal, safe and hygienic use of equipment including
provisions for reporting any issues:
Requirements
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5.
7. Describe the dimensions of the following cuts and provide an example dish that uses each
cut
Cut Description and dimensions Example
Brunoise
Julienne
Mirepoix
Jardinière
Paysanne
Macédoine
Concassé
Chiffonade
8. Give three (3) examples of how you could use vegetable trimmings economically:
Trimmings Use
3
9. Indicate the correct order for the steps needed to clean a whole fresh fish, received fresh
from the supplier:
Gut the fish by making an incision in the belly from the vent to the
gills. Be careful not to damage the gall bladder.
Store on a perforated tray with ice and a drip tray, cover and label
with description, name, date.
Wash the fish to remove any excess scales and then pat dry.
Wash the fish under cold running water to remove all traces of
blood and any excesses from the gut to ensure the fish is
thoroughly cleaned.
10. Indicate the correct order for the steps involved in crumbing fish fillets:
Season
11. Provide an example for the use of each of the following by-products:
By- Example for use (i.e. Mince)
product
A) Fish
carcasses
B) Meat off-cuts
C) Poultry
carcasses
12. Provide 5 examples of how you can help prevent food poisoning by maintaining hygiene
standards for equipment:
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13. Calculation
Complete the following recipe conversion for each quantity adjusted for 10 portions each:
Hint: If you divide the quantity by 4 you will know the requirements for 1 portion
Specificatio Requirements for 4 Requirements for 10
Item n portions portions
Onion 0.050 kg
Garlic 0.004 kg
14. What are the specific points of care when cleaning blenders, food processors and mixers
to prevent potential health hazards? List the cleaner you would use and where you would
use a sanitiser:
Blender
Food Processor
Mixer
15. List 4 examples of safety aspects which must be considered when using or cleaning
equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
16. You intend to use the meat slicer to cut salami. The machine won’t start. What should
you check and what should you do if you cannot resolve the problem?
17. Provide 6 examples of how you can reduce environmental impacts and save energy and
resources in a commercial kitchen environment:
Examples for measures you can take to reduce environmental impacts, save energy
and resources
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18. Connect the correct preparation method with the relevant type of batter:
Beer Batter Make a well with the flour, ferment yeast in a little milk. When
risen add the rest of the ingredients. Prove, knock back and then
draw the floured item through the batter – Used for desserts, fish,
and meat.
Yeast Batter Sift flour and cornflour, work in iced water and egg white to batter
consistency. Used for seafood and vegetables
Tempura Sift flour, add salt, egg and beer slowly to form a smooth batter.
Batter Add the water to adjust the consistency – Used for desserts and
fish.
19. Read the following recipe and answer the questions below:
AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD
Ingredients:
50g Carrots
½ Coral lettuce
30g Celery
30g Leek
50g Capsicum
400g Orange
1 Avocado
40g Butter
40mL Vinaigrette
Preparation Steps:
Wash, peel re-wash the carrots. Wash the lettuce, celery, leek and capsicum. Tear the
lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a colander in the fridge. Cut the carrots,
celery, leek and capsicum into julienne. Segment the orange. Cut the avocado in half.
Remove the stone and peel the avocado. Slice into half moon shapes. Cut the bread into
~5mm squares. Prepare the vinaigrette
Cooking Steps:
1. Blanch and refresh the celery, leek, carrots and capsicum
2. Clarify the butter. Add the croutons and fry until browned and crisp. Drain
on absorbent paper
Plating:
1. Layer the avocado and orange segments on a chilled plate
2. Place the remaining ingredients into a bowl and dress the salad. Place in the
middle of the plate and garnish as desired
Questions:
A. How many serves will this recipe yield?
Response: _______________________
B. How much time will you need to plan to prepare, cook and plate this salad, if plating
will take 3 minutes?
Response: _______________________
C. The recipe lists for equipment needs: “Bowl, chef’s knife, pan, whisk”. What other
equipment will you need to prepare this salad?
Response:
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E. What should be the temperature of the plate you will use to plate the salad?
Response: _______________________
Response: _______________________________________________________