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produce desserts
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selecting the type and size of equipment required following procedures for portion control to maximise yield and profitability
of production
ensuring that food preparation equipment is safely assembled, clean and
ready for use using accompaniments and garnishes that balance each dessert and
enhance taste and texture
using equipment safely and hygienically
plating desserts, accompaniments and garnishes attractively
using equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions
storing desserts in appropriate environmental conditions
sorting and assembling ingredients according to food production
sequencing following organisational policies and procedures
Stay in touch with your assessor. Ask questions, raise issues, check in,
communicate.
Most importantly, ask for help if you are having trouble!
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce hot, cold
and frozen desserts following standard and special dietary recipes.
Your assessor and/or supervisor will observe you as you complete the practical tasks in the table
below.
You must be observed following standard and special recipes to produce and present at least eight
different desserts from the list below, including:
four hot desserts (one of which must also meet different special dietary requirements)
four cold desserts (one of which must also meet different special dietary requirements).
Special Checklist
Desserts Hot or cold? Date
dietary reqs? number
hot Y/N
bavarois
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
crème brûlée
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
crème caramel
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
crêpes
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
fritters
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
meringues
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
mousse
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
panna cotta
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
parfait
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
pies
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
poached or
stewed fruit
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
puddings
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
soufflé
cold Y/N
hot Y/N
tarts
cold Y/N
You must follow standard and special recipes to produce at least two different frozen components to
be included in any of the above eight desserts. Evidence of this has been provided.
one
two
You must produce and use each of the following sauces at least once across production of the eight
desserts. Evidence of this has been provided.
sabayon or foams
You must use each of the following garnishes and decorations at least once across production of the
eight desserts. Evidence of this has been provided.
fruits
jellies
tempered chocolate
wafer or tuille
nuts
Student name: Date: Did an RTO assessor observe this activity? Yes No Journal
number:
Dessert produced and presented: _________
panna cotta parfait pies poached or stewed fruit puddings soufflé tarts
Sauce prepared:
chocolate based custards and creams fruit purées, sauces or coulis sabayon or foams
Garnishes/decorations:
How many desserts are required? Describe how you will ensure that the correct number of desserts are produced.
Calculate the number of portions that you need (show your workings).
Ingredient list
Recipe:
Select the accompaniments, garnishes and decorations that you will add to your dessert. Explain your decision – how do these complement your dish?
Supervisor name:
Position:
During the services described in the student’s reflective journals that I have endorsed, the student:
worked to a professional level in line with the kitchen’s usual roles and responsibilities. Yes No
followed food safety practices for handling and storing food. Yes No
The student has permission to submit the information contained within the reflective
journals completed below and any supporting documentation (as required) for the ☐ Yes ☐ No
purposes of assessment.
Supervisor signature:
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Date: