Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 4
Assessment for this unit.................................................................................................................... 4
Preparing for assessment.................................................................................................................. 4
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions.......................................................................................6
Information for students................................................................................................................. 6
Questions...................................................................................................................................... 7
Assessment Task 1: Checklist..................................................................................................... 11
Assessment Task 2: Research report.............................................................................................. 13
Information for students............................................................................................................... 13
Activities...................................................................................................................................... 14
Assessment Task 2: Checklist..................................................................................................... 15
Assessment Task 3: Student logbook............................................................................................. 17
Information for students............................................................................................................... 17
Activities...................................................................................................................................... 19
Assessment Task 3: Student Logbook checklist..........................................................................23
Final results record.......................................................................................................................... 27
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions – You must answer all questions correctly.
Assessment Task 2: Research report – You must research the historical and cultural origins of
two dishes.
Assessment Task 3: Student Logbook – You must complete a range of cooking tasks and
complete a Student Logbook. The assessor must also observe a range of cooking tasks.
Once you have read through the assessment tasks and are satisfied that you are clear on the
requirements and submission dates, complete and sign a Student Assessment Agreement. Your
assessor will countersign the agreement and keep it on file. You will find a Student Assessment
Agreement in Appendix B of your Hospitality Works Student User Guide or your RTO will provide
you with one.
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Remember to check your Hospitality Works Student User Guide for information about:
review the advice to students regarding answering knowledge questions in the Hospitality
Works Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
i Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix
A of the Hospitality Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information
on:
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.
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.
3. Describe three indicators which you would use to select fresh, quality fruit and vegetables.
4. List three signs that vegetables have spoiled or have been contaminated.
5. List three signs that pasta has spoiled or has been contaminated.
6. List the requirements for the safe storage of the following foods:
Tinned vegetables
Fresh pasta
Eggs
Ripe pineapple
Pumpkin
Sweet potato
Lettuce
Strawberries
Mushroom
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7. Identify the shelf/storage life of the following foods.
Dry pasta
Oranges
Cooked rice
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.
9. Identify three precision cuts you would use when cutting vegetables.
10. Describe four items which you should check before using a blender or food processor to
prepare fruit and vegetables.
11. Describe two things you should do when using the above equipment to ensure you work
safely.
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.
Aerating:
Enriching:
Farinaceous:
Infusion:
Binding:
Setting:
Julienne:
Thickening:
Crumbing/coating:
Zest:
Garnishing:
Clarifying:
Glazing:
Emulsifying:
14. Provide three reasons why it can be beneficial to use convenience products.
15. Describe at least one convenience product commonly used in dishes that contain fruits,
vegetables, eggs and farinaceous items.
16. Discuss the difference in nutritional values when it comes to using frozen fruit and vegetables
over fresh.
17. Discuss the difference in texture between frozen fruit and vegetables and fresh fruit and
vegetables.
18. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing egg dishes. Include a
description of how each method is used.
19. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing fruit and vegetable dishes.
Include a description of how each method is used.
20. Identify two cookery methods commonly used when preparing farinaceous dishes. Include a
description of how each method is used.
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Assessor signature:
Assessor name:
Date:
review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks in the Hospitality Works
Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
i Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix
A of the Hospitality Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information
on:
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A
template is provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO
has provided you with an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.
In this task, you will research vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes in order
to discover their:
freshness indicators
quality indicators
nutritional value
service style
taste profile
texture profile.
Your assessor may nominate the dishes which you should research or,
alternatively, you will select a range of dishes which interest you or which are
relevant to your workplace. Seek approval from your assessor on your dishes
before you begin this task.
You will be researching and reporting on two dishes.
Research each dish in order to discover the criteria listed above. A Research report
template has been provided.
ANS:
Research report
Palak paneer is a Punjab-based north Indian vegetarian curry. According to history, the first form
of paneer was created by accidentally in saddlebags during the period of the Mongol Empire. The
blazing sun would beat down on their saddlebags as the nomadic inhabitants of the Gobi rode
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from one village to the next, combining the milk with the rennet lining of the saddlebags (which
was apparently manufactured from animal stomachs), causing the milk to curdle into a paneer-
like substance.
Dish 2
Chicken karahi, commonly known as chicken kadai, is a delicious dish from South Asia's north and
north-west. Chicken karahi is thought to have originated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,
near Pakistan's former northern border. The popularity of chicken karahi around the world is
undeniable, and it must be noted that this meal offers a number of benefits. It's easy to make and
takes only a few minutes. It's made with just one utensil and may be made in a cast iron pan or a
wok if you don't have a traditional karahi
Palak belongs to the Spinach family and has a mild, earthy taste. In India, Palak is known as Palak
Main. It is widely used in Northern Indian cooking. Palak is known to be a rich source of beta-
carotene, vitamin C, and Vitamin K. Palak Paneer is a type of paneer dish prepared with spinach
and flavored with aromatic spices. It is usually spicy and creamy, eaten with naan, roti or rice
Dish 2
Chicken Karahi is a traditional dish of Pakistani and Indian cuisine. The chicken is marinated with
spices, roasted on charcoal and garnished with onions and tomatoes. The dish has many
variations in Pakistan and India. The classical version of the dish is made by cooking the chicken
with whole black pepper, while the contemporary variations uses chicken tandoori masala. The
dish is very popular on social gatherings and parties
Palak paneer is presented as deep yellow puree, the puree should be soft not hard. The gravy
should be thick but not runny. The paneer pieces should be in chunks. The mix of spices should be
visibly marinated to the paneer. The noodles should be long and thin. The garnishing should be
red onions, green coriander and some mint leaves.
Dish 2
Chicken curry should appear and be presented with a tinge of gold, with hints of green and red. A
thick, hand-cut, roti (Indian flatbread) or naan should be served on the side. The portion should be
enough to fill a customer up without feeling heavy. Chicken pieces should be slightly soft, but not
too dry. The curry should be thick, spicy and tasty.
Fresh spinach should look bright green, with tender, tightly packed leaves. Avoid buying spinach
with wilted or yellowed leaves. The leaves should be free of brown spots. Paneer should not be
bitter and should have a pleasant flavour. The paneer should have a clean, dirt-free appearance.
The paneer should have a spongy texture and be devoid of water.
Dish 2
A pinkish colour is ideal for fresh chicken. Avoid visible flaws such as bruises or holes in the skin,
which can detract from the flavour and freshness of the chicken. Chicken should also be plump,
with meat that retains its shape after being rubbed against it for a few seconds. Onions are solid
and smooth when they are fresh. Squishy or slimy onions and other vegetables are a sure sign
that they are starting to rot. Finally, fresh onions have an onion odour, whereas rotting onions
have a nasty or rotten bad odor
Dish 1
The first one is that the color of the dish should be green
The third one is that the dish should have a bit of a sour taste.
Dish 2
The first quality indicator is the texture. The texture is the most important part of any dish.
Nutritional value
Dish 1
Palak Paneer (1 serving) contains 8g total carbs, 5g net carbs, 18g fat, 10g protein, and 240
calories.
Dish 2
Chicken curry contains 254 calories per 240 g serving. This serving contains 15 g of fat, 16 g of
protein and 16 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 6.2 g sugar and 3.4 g of dietary fiber, the rest is
complex carbohydrate. Chicken curry contains 3.8 g of saturated fat and 53 mg of cholesterol per
serving.
The best suited service style for palak paneer is a la carte because this dish is ordered individually.
Dish 2
The chicken curry dish is best suited to table d’hote service. As this dish is a multi-dish meal, the
customer will expect to be served the meal from the waiter. The customer will also expect a
waiter to clear their plates once the customer has finished the meal. Therefore, the chicken curry
dish is best suited to table d’hote service
Taste profile
Dish 1
Palak paneer has a distinct taste of spinach. It is simply delicious. It is savory, sweet and spicy. To
enjoy Palak paneer at it's best, we always recommend that you try it with hot, fresh naan - the
hot, crispy bread that comes with every Indian meal.
Dish 2
The blend of sweet and savoury spices that make up chicken curry give it a distinct taste and
flavour. Due to spices like turmeric, which also gives it its colour, chicken curry has a rich earthy
flavour. The deep earthy flavour is complemented by a sprinkling of brightness and vigour
Texture profile
Dish 1
Palak paneer is a popular vegetarian Indian dish made with spinach, paneer (an Indian cottage
cheese) and spices. The texture of spinach is crunchy while paneer is soft, which makes the
texture of palak paneer dish a little crunchy and soft.
Dish 2
The chicken curry has a smooth and creamy texture with a hint of spiciness. The chicken curry can
be eaten with plain rice, chapattis, and naan. The chicken curry dish can be easily prepared in a
crock pot, slow cooker, pressure cooker, or in an oven.
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o fresh
o frozen
o binding o glazing
o setting o clarifying
o coating o garnishing
o enriching o thickening
farinaceous items:
o couscous o pulses
o polenta
o braising o roasting
demonstrate each of the following culinary applications at least once when working with
eggs:
o aerating o emulsifying
o binding o glazing
o setting o clarifying
o coating o garnishing
o enriching o thickening
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prepare at least three different types of fresh pasta
Instructions for how you will complete these requirements are included below.
Successful completion of this unit requires that you complete the range of cooking
tasks listed above. It is important that you provide evidence that you have
successfully completed each task. We have provided you with a Student Logbook
to help you.
Below is a guide to the skills and knowledge you must demonstrate when you are
completing each task. We have provided a number of documents to assist you and
you will find these in your Student Logbook.
ensuring that food preparation equipment safely assembled, clean and ready
for use
adding dips, sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes and regional
variations
working safely
working hygienically
working sustainably
working efficiently
ask your supervisor/trainer to sign the supervisor declaration section at the end
of the reflective journal.
Your assessor will also observe some of your cooking and food preparation and
complete an observation checklist.
Read through this assessment and your logbook before you get started and
make sure you understand what you need to do. If you are unsure, speak to
your assessor and/or supervisor.
Stay up to date! Complete a logbook entry at the end of each time that you
cook and ask your supervisor to do the same. Providing organised, complete
evidence forms part of your assessment.
Stay in touch with your assessor. Ask questions, raise issues, check in,
communicate.
Most importantly, ask for help if you are having trouble!
interpret the standard recipe and associated food preparation list which you
will be working from and:
o confirm the food production requirements
o calculate the number of portions and the amount of each ingredient that
you require
o select the relevant cookery method
o ensure that the appropriate food preparation equipment is ready for use
you manage your own speed, timing, sequencing and productivity to ensure
efficiency
all stages of preparation and cooking are completed in a way which ensures:
you adjust the taste, texture and appearance of food products according to
any deficiencies which you identify
you evaluate the quality of finished dishes and make adjustments to ensure a
quality product
Complete a reflective journal for each time that you cook a dish as part of your
assessment for this unit. Don’t forget to ask your trainer/assessor or supervisor to
complete the declaration.
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
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dish as part of your assessment for this unit.
Completed
successfully? Comments
o dried
o fresh
o frozen
o binding
o setting
o coating
o enriching
o emulsifying
o glazing
o clarifying
o garnishing
o thickening
farinaceous items:
o couscous
o polenta
o pulses
Completed
successfully? Comments
o rice?
boiling
braising
poaching or scrambling
roasting
stewing?
Completed
successfully? Comments
requirements.
Clean ingredients?
Completed
successfully? Comments
adjustments as necessary?
Work sustainably?
Assessor signature:
Assessor name:
Date:
Student name:
Assessor name:
Date:
Unit name:
Qualification name:
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I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.