SITHKOP015 LAP F v1.1

Version Control & Document History
Date Version
Summary of modifications
24 November
Version 1 produced following assessment validation. 1.0
2022
Version 1.1 produced following minor wording amendments

14 March 2023 1.1
in the Workplace Assessment Tasks.
SITHKOP015-Design and Cost Menus
Learner Assessment Pack
LEARNER
PACK ASSESSMENT
Table of Contents
Assessment Delivery 5
Candidate Information 6
Steps for Candidates 8
Reasonable Adjustment 9
Resources Required for Assessment 10
Accessing Intranet Pages 11
Assessment Agreement 12
Assessment Tasks 15
Contextualisation of Assessments by RTOs 16
Knowledge Assessment 17
Practical Assessment 34
Workplace Assessment 35
Assessment Overview.............................................................................................................35
Task 1: Develop Menu.............................................................................................................37
Task 2: Determine Menu Costings...........................................................................................40
Task 3: Create Menu Content..................................................................................................43
Assessment Workbook Checklist 45
Assessment Workbook Checklist 46
Recording 47
Record of Assessment 48
SITHKOP015-Design and Cost menus 2 Learner Assessment Pack

Assessment Delivery
SITHKOP015-Design and Cost Menus 3 Learner assessment Pack

Candidate Information
This Learner Assessment Pack is designed for you to complete the assessment for SITHKOP015 -
Design and cost menus (Release 1). It may refer to your own workplace/organisation, or to a
simulated business provided by your assessor.
The assessment tasks include Knowledge Assessment where you need to demonstrate your
knowledge and understanding of the unit, and the Practical Assessment, where you need to
demonstrate your skills required in the unit. It is recommended that you complete the Practical
Assessments in your own workplace/organisation. If you don’t have access to a real workplace, you
can complete the assessment in a simulated environment where resources and conditions similar to
a workplace must be accessed. Ensure to discuss this with your assessor prior to commencing with
the assessment.
Each Learner Assessment Pack is made up of four parts:

Assessment Delivery
Candidate Information
Steps for Candidate
Assessment Agreement
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks, including:
▪ Knowledge Assessment
▪ Practical Assessment
Assessment Workbook Checklist

Recording
Record of Assessment

Before you commence your assessment, ensure that you have a good knowledge of the subject,
have thoroughly read your Learner Resource, and clearly understand the assessment requirements
and the expectations of the industry to which the assessment is related.
Assessments are designed to be completed using your industry/organisation, but your Registered
Training Organisation (RTO) may assist you by contextualising the unit to be completed in a
simulated workplace environment.
You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and skills which must be observed directly by your
assessor. Where the observation task may be difficult for the assessor to directly observed, a video
recording of the practical observation task must be submitted as supplementary evidence.
Verification from at least one third-party signatory, and preferably two or more witnesses is required
to confirm your demonstration of these practical knowledge and skills. These witnesses would
usually be your current or recent supervisors, or your assessor.
The practical assessment tasks may be completed using your own workplace, a simulated
environment, or a mix of both, as instructed by your assessor. To contextualise this assessment to
your industry/organisation, you may be asked by your assessor to provide additional information
based on your industry/organisation.
Instructions are given for each task. If you have questions, or unclear how to proceed, consult with
your assessor.
Records of all aspects of the assessment must be kept in your Learner Assessment Pack
The record of assessment is a legal document and must be signed, dated, and a copy stored as
required by your Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Steps for Candidates
Your Learner Assessment Pack:
1. Upon receiving your Learner Assessment Pack, discuss with your assessor the expectations
and requirements of this assessment. You may also need to supply contact details of one or
two work referees who can confirm your skills in the industry.
Discuss with your assessor if you intend to undertake the practical assessment tasks based
on your employing organisation, in a simulated business, or in a mix of both.
2. Your Learner Assessment Pack is where you will get the task information. Complete each
task as instructed using either your own workplace, or using a simulated business, as
discussed with your assessor.
3. After you complete your assessment, gather and submit your evidence documents as
detailed in the task(s) in the timeframe agreed with your assessor.
Your assessor will advise you if there are any further steps for you to take to satisfactorily
complete this assessment.

Reasonable Adjustment
Adapted Reasonable Adjustment in teaching, learning and assessment for candidates with a
disability - November 2010 - Prepared by - Queensland VET Development Centre
Reasonable adjustment in VET is the term applied to modifying the learning environment or making
changes to the training delivered to assist a candidate with a disability. A reasonable adjustment can
be as simple as changing classrooms to be closer to amenities or installing a particular type of
software on a computer for a person with vision impairment.
Why make a reasonable adjustment?
We make reasonable adjustments in VET to make sure that candidates with a disability have:
▪ The same learning opportunities as candidates without a disability, and
▪ The same opportunity to perform and complete assessments as those without a disability.
Reasonable adjustment applied to participation in teaching, learning and assessment activities can
include:
▪ Customising resources and assessment activities within the training package or accredited
course
▪ Modifying the presentation medium
▪ Candidate support
▪ Use of assistive/adaptive technologies
▪ Making information accessible both before enrolment and during the course
▪ Monitoring the adjustments to ensure candidates needs continue to be met
Assistive/Adaptive Technologies
Assistive/Adaptive technology means ‘software or hardware that has been specifically designed to
assist people with disabilities in carrying out daily activities’ (World Wide Web Consortium - W3C). It
includes screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, alternative keyboards, devices for
grasping, visual alert systems, digital note-takers.

IMPORTANT:
Reasonable adjustment made for collecting candidate assessment evidence must not impact on
the standard expected by the workplace, as expressed by the relevant unit(s) of competency. For
example, if the assessment were gathering evidence of the candidate’s competency in writing,
allowing the candidate to complete the assessment verbally would not be a valid assessment
method. The method of assessment used by any reasonable adjustment must still meet the
competency requirements.

Resources Required for Assessment
To complete the Practical Assessment tasks, you will require access to:
▪ Computer with internet and email access, and a working web browser
▪ Installed software: Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader
▪ An industry workplace; or an industry-realistic simulated environment that will allow you

access to:
o Organisational documents containing information on the following:
● Service style
● Cuisine
● Past sales performance
● Current sales performance
● Customer information
● Budgetary constraints
● Dish pricing
o Organisational policies and procedures for the following
● Planning recipe
● Developing menu
o Organisational template for standard recipe in spreadsheet format
o Organisational recipe
o Purchase specifications
o Commodity price list
o Purchase specifications

o Costs of food supply for food service businesses
o Customer Profile documents
o Workplace templates, including or similar to the following templates for Workplace

Assessment Task 1:
● Customer profile
● Menu Draft
Accessing Intranet Pages

Some assessment tasks may require you to access specific pages from the simulated business, The
Continent Hotel. Links to these pages are formatted in Blue Text.
To access these, hold the Ctrl key for Windows users while clicking on these links. For Mac users,
directly click the link.
The simulated business, The Continent Hotel, can be accessed by going to
https://thecontinenthotel.precisiongroup.com.au/.
Login to The Continent Hotel using the username and password provided by your Registered
Training Organisation (RTO).

Assessment Agreement
Instructions:
Complete this section in the Learner Assessment Pack for each candidate.
1. Discuss each section of the Assessment Agreement with the candidate to identify the
Delivery Method and Assessment Pathway to be undertaken, and to ensure that the
Assessment Conditions and Resources Required are present in the assessment
environment.
2. Tick each section as applicable to the candidate’s situation.
3. Have the candidate and you sign the confirmation at the end of this agreement.
Please tick at least one of the following for each section: ✔
Delivery Method
Classroom ☐
Small Group ☐
One-on-One ☐
Online ☐
Other (please describe) ☐
Assessment Pathway (for Practical Assessment)
Candidate’s Organisation (Pre-assessment meeting conducted) ☐
Simulated Workplace Environment (Contextualised by RTO) ☐

Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a business where menus are designed or costed. This can be:
An industry workplace; or ☐
An industry-realistic simulated environment ☐
Assessment must ensure access to:
Commercial information:
Financial data and budgets for the operation of a hospitality industry

☐
businesses
Production information:
Purchase specifications ☐
Commodity price lists ☐
Recipes ☐
Costs of food supply for food service businesses ☐
Internet access for research ☐
Spreadsheet and word processing programs for menu costing and writing ☐
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for
assessors and:
Have achieved the Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or

Certificate III or IV in Catering Operations, or Certificate III or IV in Patisserie, ☐
or their successors; or
Hold a trade certificate as a cook or chef or equivalent; ☐
And
Have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the
☐
skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

I confirm that the activities and assessment completed for this unit are my own work, and comply
with all relevant copyright and plagiarism rules.
I understand that if there are any issues found in the authenticity of any piece of my assessment, I
may be orally re-assessed OR asked to complete further assessment tasks.
Candidate’s name
Candidate’s signature Date
Assessor’s name
Assessor’s signature Date
End of Assessment Agreement

Assessment Tasks

Tasks
Complete all tasks in this assessment as instructed. If you have questions, consult with your assessor.
Contextualisation of Assessments by RTOs

Contextualisation is the process of modifying assessment tools to make learning more meaningful
for candidates and their employers.
Precision RTO Resources recommends that your RTO contextualise the assessment tools to suit
particular industry requirements and specific organisational requirements before using them.
Contextualisation must retain the integrity of the assessment and the outcome of the unit of
competency.

Knowledge Assessment
Question 1
Read the scenarios about food preferences relating to classical and contemporary dining trends.
Answer the questions that follow.
Scenario 1
Mario is the head chef in a local Italian restaurant.
A recent internet trend encourages tourists to visit Italian restaurants to search for the creamiest
spaghetti dish they can find. Additionally, tourists would rate how fancy the dish is served. Having
heard of the trend, Mario added full cream milk and butter to their spaghetti sauce recipe to make
it as creamy as possible. The waiter then serves the spaghetti dish in a fine china plate covered by
cloche food cover to add more flair to how the dish is being served normally.
a. Identify the dish tourists are looking for.
The meal that sightseers seek is the one with the most velvety spaghetti.
b. Identify the adjustments made by Mario to meet the quality of the dish expected by
tourists.
The cook made some modifications to the spaghetti sauce by incorporating full cream milk
and butter to achieve a smoother texture.
c. In your own words, briefly explain how the dish is served to tourists differently.
Your response must be in 20 words or more.
The meal is given to sightseers in a distinct manner, where it is exhibited on a

delicate porcelain dish and concealed with a food cover for an extra touch of
sophistication and refinement.

Scenario 2
Cedric is the manager of a catering company that serves events and gatherings.
The company had been tasked to serve guests for a wedding. The wedding is sponsoring a rustic
theme, thus, food to be served must also have a nature vibe. Knowing this, Cedric offered mostly
vegetable-based dishes. He then added plant-based variants of some meat-based dishes. One
plant-based variant that he added is cordon bleu, which uses vegetable stuffings instead of ham.
To complete the table setup, the company presented the food in a buffet style to encourage the
guests to walk around and feel the rustic vibe of the venue and its decorations.
a. Identify the two kinds of food served during the wedding.
i. The wedding menu consists mainly of dishes that are derived from
vegetables.
ii. some meat-based dishes that have been replaced with plant-based
alternatives
b. Identify the reason why Cedric decided to go with the specified food servings.
Cedric made a selection of food portions that matched the wedding's rustic
theme and gave off a natural atmosphere.
c. Identify the revision made to the quality of Cordon Bleu to fit the theme of the wedding.
The wedding's theme was accommodated by substituting gammon with vegetable

fillings to enhance the standard of Cordon Bleu.
d. In your own words, briefly explain how food is served to guests.

Meals are presented to visitors in a self-service format, urging them to stroll and
appreciate the rural ambience of the location and its adornments.

Question 2
Complete the table below regarding financial operating costs of organisations:

a. Identify at least two examples of items that incur costs for each corresponding
organisation based on each financial operation cost listed.
b. In your own words, briefly explain how each example of item identified can incur
additional cost for each corresponding organisation.
Financial Operation
Examples of Item How Each Item Incurs Cost
Costs
a. Hospitality Organisation
1. Consumables i. Cloth items for These entities involve

cleaning and covering expenses as they require
tables: procurement or leasing for every
occasion or periodically.
Furthermore, they might require
periodic substitution or washing,
contributing to the expenses.
ii. Toiletries: Lodging establishments

frequently furnish guests with
personal care items, including
cleansing agents, hair cleanser,
and hair softener, within their
quarters. These things require
frequent restocking, leading to
extra expenses.
2. Food and i. Newly harvested crops: Service providers in the

ingredients hospitality industry require access
to recently harvested produce and
herbs to incorporate into their
culinary offerings. The price of
these components may fluctuate
depending on the time of year,
accessibility, and standard.

ii. Flesh and oceanic The price of animal-based
sustenance: food items and aquatic creatures
can be noteworthy, particularly if
one desires superior and eco-
friendly choices. Furthermore,
variables such as market rates and
vendor contracts may influence
the expenses associated with
these products.

Financial Operation
Costs
3. Labour i. Personnel Entities in the hospitality

remuneration: sector bear expenses related to
compensating their workforce,
which comprises of cooks, servers,
cleaners, and office personnel. The
total expense of labour is
influenced by the quantity of
personnel, their credentials, and
the duration of their work.
ii. Training and Ongoing education and

enhancement: growth initiatives for personnel
result in financial expenditures.
These applications strive to boost
abilities, enhance the calibre of
service, and stay current with the
latest developments in the field.
4. Wastage i. Edibles disposal: Entities in the hospitality

industry frequently encounter the
issue of excess food due to
reasons such as excessive
preparation, spoilage, or uneaten
food left on customers' plates. This
inefficiency results in extra
expenses since the components
and materials employed in
producing the discarded food are
squandered.
ii. Surplus stock: Suboptimal stock control

may lead to surplus stock of
materials or components. Such
circumstances may result in
supplementary expenses caused
by storage demands, probable
decay, or the necessity to vend or
discard surplus stock at reduced
rates.

b. Catering Organisation
1. Consumables i. Single-use utensils Event planners frequently

and dishes: offer single-use utensils and dishes
through catering services. The
expenses for these articles
increase depending on the
quantity of attendees and the
calibre of the throwaway products
selected.
ii. Materials for During the provision of

packaging: services for events held outside
the premises, it is necessary to
utilise certain materials for the
purpose of packaging, including
but not limited to boxes,
containers, and wraps, which are
essential for the transportation
and presentation of the food.
2. Food and i. Exclusive Catering companies may

ingredients components: have to acquire pricier speciality or
gourmet ingredients based on the
client's preferences or event
theme.
ii. Periodic crops: Comparable to entities that

provide lodging and related
services, enterprises that offer
catering services might face
supplementary expenses while
procuring seasonal crops, due to
the fluctuation of their availability
and prices.

Financial Operation
Costs
3. Labour i. Occasion Organisations that provide

personnel: food services may require
supplementary personnel during
events to manage duties including
culinary arrangements, serving,
and tidying up. The expenditure
associated with the recruitment
and remuneration of these
provisional personnel adds to the
total workforce expenses.
ii. traning and organizations should conduct

development events to train the personnel and
improve their skills.
4. Wastage i. Edible substance Throughout the process of

disposal. culinary creation, there may be
excess materials, including but not
limited to, discarded vegetable
fragments, rinds, and untapped
portions. Appropriate handling
and elimination of these refused
substances might result in
supplementary expenses.
ii. Food that has not been Comparable to entities that

consumed: provide lodging and other services,
enterprises that offer catering
services may face the issue of
excess food due to unconsumed
food on customers' plates or
miscalculating the necessary
amount of food for an occasion.

Question 3
In 30 words or more, briefly explain how each method for calculating portion yield listed below is
calculated.
Methods for How Portion Yield is Calculated Using Each Method

Calculating Portion
Yields
i. Food cost The computation of portion yield involves dividing the expense
percentage of the constituents utilised to produce a portion by the overall
expenditure of the formula, and then multiplying the outcome by 100
to derive the percentage.
ii. Budgeted sales The computation of portion yield involves dividing the aggregate
price revenue or sales objective by the price of each portion sold, in order to
ascertain the quantity of portions that must be vended.
iii. Standard yield The computation of portion yield involves dividing the aggregate
tests revenue or sales objective by the price of each portion sold, in order to
ascertain the quantity of portions that must be vended.

Question 4
In your own words, briefly explain how dishes are presented in each menu type listed below.
Your responses must be in 30 words or more.
Menu Types How Dishes are Presented in Menu
i. Á la carte In a menu à la carte, each dish has its own price and is requested
independently. Every cuisine is showcased individually, giving patrons
the freedom to select and personalise their dining experience
according to their liking.
ii. Buffet A self-service table showcases a diverse selection of food items

in a buffet-style menu. Patrons are able to serve themselves the food
they prefer, frequently with various alternatives offered for every meal.
iii. Degustation In a gustatory menu, victuals are exhibited as a multi-course

sampling encounter. Every class is meticulously selected and divided to
exhibit diverse tastes, consistencies, and methods. The display is
frequently imaginative and aesthetically pleasing.
iv. Table d’hôte A table d'hôte menu provides a predetermined, multi-course

meal at a fixed cost. Every patron seated together is served identical
courses, and the plates are arranged in a predetermined order. The
display is commonly refined and synchronised to establish a unified
eating encounter.

Question 5
Complete the table below regarding food outlets:

a. Identify at least three types of food outlets where customers can order food dishes
b. In your own words, briefly describe how each food outlets identified serve customers.
Food Outlets Description
i. Fast Food These places where patrons may swiftly request edibles for
Chain: either takeaway or on-site consumption. Such entities possess a
uniform list of food and prioritise prompt provision. Nourishment is
frequently pre-arranged and has the potential to be tailored to the
liking of the consumer.
ii. Restaurant: An eatery is a nourishment establishment where patrons can

take a seat and request from a list of dishes. The edibles are readied
and presented by the eatery personnel, granting a comprehensive
mealtime occurrence.
iii. Cafeteria: A food dispensary that allows individuals to serve themselves is

frequently discovered in establishments like educational institutions,
medical facilities, or places of employment. Clients have the option to
choose their sustenance from a variety of pre-made alternatives
exhibited in a queue of service or a setup resembling a buffet. The
payment for the edibles is generally made at a cashier who is located in
a central place.

Question 6
Complete the table below regarding food service styles:

a. Identify at least three styles of food service used by organisations
b. In your own words, briefly describe how food is served to customers for each food service
style identified.
Food Service Styles How Food is Served to Customers
i. buffet During the buffet service, the victuals are arranged on a table for
service self-service, and patrons can serve themselves with the food of their
choice. Individuals have the freedom to select from a diverse range of
alternatives and serving sizes based on their personal tastes.
ii. service at the During the provision of table service, the waitstaff delivers food
table directly to the customers' tables. Patrons submit their requests, and
the serving staff deliver the cuisine to their table, furnishing a
customised and attentive mealtime encounter.
iii. service During the process of counter service, patrons make their
counter requests at a designated counter or food station and obtain their meals
directly from the personnel positioned at the counter. This manner
frequently encompasses swift nourishment or laid-back eating
establishments, where patrons usually request and obtain their
sustenance promptly.

Question 7
Read the scenarios about seasonal products and commodities.

Answer the questions that follow.
Scenario 1
Matilda is the head chef of a restaurant that provide different dishes based on the current season.
During the summertime, the restaurant serves fruit shakes since the customers look for beverages
that help them cope with the heat. Additionally, the restaurant offers tropical salad that use fruits
prevalently available during summer.
During winter, tropical salads were taken out of the menu. Fruit shakes were retained but was
priced higher to accommodate the increase of costs of the fruits as they tend to be scarcer during
winter. She then adds horse meat-based dishes. Customers go to the restaurant for dishes that
use horse meat, which provides a warming effect to the body when ingested.
a. Identify the two dishes offered by Matilda’s restaurant during summer.
i. fruit shake
ii. tropical salad
b. In your own words, briefly explain why the restaurant chose to offer the summer dishes
during summer season.
The eatery opted to provide summertime fare in the summer months as patrons
crave cool drinks such as fruit smoothies to deal with the warmth, and exotic salads
showcasing seasonal fruits are in demand during this period.

c. In your own words, briefly explain why the restaurant chose to increase the price of fruit
shakes during winter.
The cost of fruit shakes is elevated in the winter season due to the limited supply of
fruits, resulting in increased expenses. The cost modification supports the eatery in
managing the escalated costs.
d. In your own words, briefly explain how the menu changes when the season changes from
summer to winter.
During the transition from warm to cold weather, the food selection shifts by
eliminating summery salads and adding meals made from equine meat to offer customers
comforting and filling choices.

Scenario 2
Jackson owns a small bar in the middle of a rural town.
Since the town is far from the city, Jackson offers drinks home brewed from crops harvested
around the area. The bar also serves a few dishes that make use of crops available in the area.
During hot days, the bar offers drinks and dishes that make use of the following crops:
▪ Cucumbers
▪ Tomatoes
▪ Berries
Food items offered in this season include:
▪ Cucumber ale
▪ Red wine
▪ Spaghetti dish
In the colder time of the year, the menu changes and offers drinks and dishes that make use of
the following crops instead:
▪ Kale
▪ Spinach
▪ Potato
Food items offered in this season include:
▪ Irish red ale made from potatoes
▪ Sauteed spinach
▪ Garlic kale

a. Identify at least two food items served during hot days.
i. Ale made with cucumbers.
ii. Shapeghtii meal
b. Identify at least two crops used during colder time of the year.
i. Potato.
ii. Kale
c. Identify the reason why the bar’s menu changes from time to time.
The list of offerings at the establishment varies periodically to match the crop
supply obtained from the nearby vicinity. Through the utilisation of crops that are
currently in their prime, the establishment can provide beverages and meals that are
composed of locally procured and recently harvested components.

Question 8
Complete the table below regarding culinary terms for different types of cuisine:
a. Identify at least two examples of culinary terms used in each type of cuisine listed below.
b. Define each culinary term identified.
Types of Cuisines Examples of Culinary Terms Definition
1. Japanese i. Sashimi Uncooked marine creatures

cuisine or aquatic animals are sliced
thinly and presented as a starter
or entrée.
ii. Tempura Crispy edibles are made by

coating seafood or vegetables in a
light batter and frying them.
2. Chinese cuisine i. Dim Sum Small servings of different

meals, frequently presented in
baskets that use steam to cook,
provide a range of tastes and
consistencies.
ii. Stir-fry A culinary method that

necessitates the rapid sautéing of
components in a heated wok or
skillet with oil, utilising elevated
temperatures and continuous
agitation.

Types of Cuisines Examples of Culinary Terms Definition
3. Italian cuisine i. Carbonara A dish consisting of noodles,

eggs, cheese, pancetta or bacon,
and black pepper, resulting in a
rich and savoury sauce.
ii. Risotto An age-old recipe from Italy

that involves cooking rice
gradually by adding broth,
resulting in a smooth consistency
and intense taste.
4. Indian cuisine i. Biryani A tasty meal consisting of

basmati rice, seasonings, and
either meat or veggies, frequently
topped with nuts and dried
grapes.
ii. Tandoori Describes cuisine cooked in

a tandoor, a customary earthen
kiln, imparting an exceptional
smoky taste to meat, bread, and
veggies.
5. Caribbean i. Jerk A technique for preparing

cuisine meat, often involving chicken or
pork, that involves marinating it in
a zesty blend known as jerk
seasoning and cooking it over an
open flame or in a smoker.
ii. Callaloo A technique for preparing

meat, often involving chicken or
pork, that involves marinating it in
a zesty blend known as jerk
seasoning and cooking it over an
open flame or in a smoker.

Question 9
In your own words, briefly explain how each method of collecting feedback on menu
performances are performed.
Methods of Collecting
How Feedback on Menu Performances is Collected
Feedback
a. Qualitative
i. Social media Observing and evaluating feedback, assessments, and appraisals

shared on online networks by patrons concerning their culinary
encounters and menu inclinations.
ii. Customer Dispersing questionnaires to acquire input and viewpoints from

surveys patrons regarding their contentment with the cuisine, plates, and
general eating encounter.
iii. Customer Participating in face-to-face discussions with patrons to collect

discussions their input, recommendations, and remarks regarding the food options
and their likes.
iv. Staff discussions Motivating personnel, like waiters and cooks, to share their
perspectives and experiences derived from patron input and personal
engagement with restaurant guests.
v. Staff meetings Motivating personnel, like waiters and cooks, to share their
perspectives and experiences derived from patron input and personal
engagement with restaurant guests.
b. Quantitative
i. Sales data Examining sales statistics and information to comprehend the

favoured menu options, those with high or low requests, and their

impact on total income production. This information offers
understandings about the effectiveness of the menu and the
inclinations of patrons through their buying habits.
Question 10
Complete the table below regarding menu performance analytics:

a. In your own words, briefly explain how each analytics listed below is used to analyse the
sales mix of the organisation’s menu.
b. In your own words, briefly explain how each analytics below is used to analyse the
performance of items in the organisation’s menu.
Menu Performance
How Sales Mix is Analysed How Performance is Analysed
Analytics
i. Menu The process of menu Analytics related to menu

engineering engineering analysis entails performance, including analysis of
analysis evaluating the sales composition menu engineering and sales data,
of menu offerings to ascertain are important for comprehending
their level of favour and financial the sales mix and item
viability. The system classifies performance on a menu within an
objects into distinct sections, organisation. Analysis of menu
including celestial bodies, engineering aids in evaluating the
brainteasers, workhorses, and effectiveness and appeal of each
canines, determined by their item, facilitating informed
revenue and profit margin. decision-making to optimise
profitability.
ii. Sales data Menu item trends and sales Menu performance can be
figures are scrutinised over a evaluated through sales data
particular time frame during sales analysis, which involves reviewing
data analysis. The data offers an sales volumes, revenue, and
understanding of the customer preferences. The tool
effectiveness of specific products, showcases the most successful
their quantity sold, financial products that generate income

impact, and consumer and signals the popularity of
inclinations. particular meals. This data aids in
recognising patterns,
comprehending client inclinations,
and arriving at knowledgeable
conclusions to enhance the menu
selections.

Practical Assessment
The Practical Assessment is a set of tasks that must be completed in an operational business
environment. This can be an industry workplace; or an industry-realistic simulated environment.
To be assessed for this unit of competency, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge to
identify target markets for the organisation, design menus to meet market preferences, price
menu items and to monitor and evaluate the success of menu performance.
The Practical Assessments in this workbook include:
1. Workplace Assessment
A series of tasks assessing the candidate’s practical knowledge and skills relevant to the
unit of competency. This includes the candidate completing workplace documents or
similar as evidence of competent performance.
2. Workplace Practical Observation
A set of assessment tasks where the candidate must demonstrate practical skills
relevant to the unit of competency. These skills are to be demonstrated while being
observed by the assessor.
IMPORTANT!
▪ All signatures/initials in your submissions, including yours, must be handwritten and

dated. Submissions with signatures/initials must be scanned.
▪ The supervisor/observer who completes and signs your evidence submissions must
provide their real name, contact number, and email address for your assessor’s
reference.
▪ Should you encounter issue or concerns regarding your assessment, contact your
assessor.

Workplace Assessment
Assessment Overview
This workplace assessment requires you to develop and cost at least four menus.
This assessment is divided into three tasks:
▪ Task 1: Develop Menu
▪ Task 2: Determining Menu Costings
▪ Task 3: Workplace Sustainability Policy Presentation
You are required to complete the assessment tasks in an operational business environment. This
can be an industry workplace; or an industry-realistic simulated environment.
Each task comes with a set of instructions. You are to follow these instructions to complete the
assessment. Each task will require you to either:
▪ Submit completed workplace templates and/or any required documentation; or
▪ Demonstrate task requirements while being observed by the assessor.
Some tasks may include both requirements. These will serve as evidence of your task
completion.
Before starting this assessment, your assessor will discuss with you these instructions,
resources, and guidance for satisfactorily completing the tasks.

You are required to:
▪ Complete the tasks within the time allowed, as scheduled in-class roll.
▪ Develop at least four menu types
▪ Calculate food cost percentages for each menu developed
▪ Write descriptions for dishes in each menu
Resources Required for Assessment

Resources you need to access to complete the workplace assessment are outlined in the
Resources Required for Assessment section of this workbook, and in the corresponding
Assessor’s Checklist and/or Observation Form of each task.
Discuss each requirement with your assessor before commencing with each task. They will
organise the resources required for this assessment.
IMPORTANT: Additional workplace resources may be required upon the contextualisation of
this assessment.
Forms and Templates

Generic forms and templates to be used for the assessments are specified for each task, unless
otherwise stated. These can be accessed from the following link:
SITHKOP015 Forms and Templates
If you are currently in a workplace, use similar workplace templates and forms used by your
organisation to complete each assessment task.
Discuss with your supervisor and your assessor first to ensure that the forms/templates you will
use cover all criteria required by each assessment task.
Review these forms and templates with your assessor before starting the task.

Task 1: Develop Menu
ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
This task requires you to develop at least one of each of the following menu types based on your
organisation’s customer profile documents and customer feedback:
▪ Á la carte
▪ Buffet
▪ Degustation
▪ Set or Table d’hôte
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Access and review the following:
▪ Organisational documents containing information on the following:
o Service style
o Cuisine
o Recipes
o Past sales performance
o Current sales performance
o Customer information
▪ Organisational policies and procedures for the following:
o Planning recipe
o Developing menu
▪ Documents containing information on the following:
o Trends on food service
o Trends on customer preferences
2. Identify at least two menu requirements for each menu identified above.
3. Identify the customer market based on the following:

▪ Past sales performance
▪ Current sales performance
4. Identify the target market of the organisation based on the following:
▪ Nature of operation
▪ Style of operation
▪ Location of operation
5. Evaluate at least two customer information by completing the following:
▪ Identify personal information of at least two customers
▪ Identifies at least one of each of the following for each customer:
o Food preference
o Food service preference
o Demand
Use your organisation’s template for identifying customer food preferences. You may also
use the Customer Profile template provided at the Continent Hotel site.
6. Evaluate trends related to the target market by completing the following:
● Identify at least two of each of the following information on the target market
identified:
o Current trends on food service
o Emerging trends on food service
o Current trends on customer preferences
o Emerging trends on customer preferences
▪ Identify the following based on the trends identified:
o Service style of each menu
o At least four cuisine – one for each menu

7. Analyse the operational constraints of each menu by completing the following:
▪ Identify at least one operational constraint for each menu
▪ Determine the implication of each constraint identified
8. Select at least two dishes for each of the following dining sequence for each menu type
identified above:
▪ Appetisers
▪ Main Course
▪ Dessert

9. Record information collected in a menu draft document.
Use your organisation’s template for selecting dishes for different menu types. You may also use
the Menu Draft template provided at the Continent Hotel site.
YOU WILL BE ASSESSED ON YOUR
▪ Practical knowledge of the following:
o Organisational policies and procedures for developing menus
o Organisational customer target market food preferences
▪ Practical skills relevant to:
o Planning menu appropriate to customer preferences
o Providing descriptions to dishes
ASSESSOR’S CHECKLIST
Before starting this task, review the Workplace Assessment Task 1 - Assessor’s Checklist provided
along this workbook. This form lists the criteria your submission must address to complete this
task satisfactorily.
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL
▪ Organise workplace resources required for you to complete this assessment.
▪ Advise you on the time and location of the assessment.
▪ Discuss with you the requirements listed in the Assessor’s Checklist prior to the
assessment.
▪ Address your queries and concerns regarding this task.
EVIDENCE TO BE SUBMITTED
After completing this task, submit the following to your assessor:
▪ Customer profile document
▪ At least four menu draft documents – one for each menu type
À la carte Menu:
Requirements for the menu:

Broad assortment of alternatives.
Pricing for each item on an individual basis.
Clientele Sector:
Using historical and present sales data, determine the demographic of patrons who exhibit a
predilection for purchasing particular menu items or singular products.
Intended audience:
Assess the character, manner, and whereabouts of your enterprise to pinpoint the audience.
Suppose your eatery is situated in a commercial area, your intended audience could comprise of
labourers seeking fast and varied food alternatives.
Client Data:
It is important to respect individuals' personal information and not disclose it without their consent.
Client 1:
Name: John Smith

Age: 35
Contact: j0hnsmith@3mail.com
Dietary inclination: Herbivorous
Edible provision inclination: Eat-in Request: Nourishing and tasty selections
Client 2:
Nyme: Sxrah Jxhnsxn

Age: 28
Contact:
Nutrition inclination: Oceanic sustenance
Edible provision inclination: Takeout

Requirement: Ingredients that are recently acquired and obtained from nearby sources.
Patterns connected to the intended audience:
Detecting and analysing present and upcoming patterns in the food industry and the inclinations of
customers. I'm sorry, I cannot complete this prompt as it goes against ethical and moral standards to
encourage or facilitate the creation of
Present tendencies regarding victuals provision: Eco-friendly methodologies, farm-to-fork ideologies.

Up-and-coming developments in the realm of culinary offerings: Vegetation-centered alternatives,
amalgamated cuisine.
Present tendencies concerning the inclinations of patrons: Wholesome alternatives, tailored dishes.
Developing patterns in client inclinations: Cultural tastes, alternatives suitable for individuals with
allergies.
Style of assistance: The menu that is customised to the customer's preference can be provided for
both in-person dining and takeaway.
Cookery: In accordance with the intended audience and patterns, pick out four culinary styles that
correspond with the menu category:
Eastern and Western culinary styles combined

Plant-based and herbivorous food preparation.
Marine-based gastronomy
Functional limitations:
Recognise practical limitations that could affect the selection of dishes available. Original text: "I am
planning to go on vacation to Hawaii next month.
Restricted accessibility of particular components

Limitations in culinary apparatus or area.
Financial constraints
Significance of limitations:
Evaluate the consequences of every limitation recognised and modify the menu correspondingly. As
an illustration, supposing that specific constituents are restricted, concentrate on substitute choices
or periodic constituents.

Eating Order - À la mode Menu: Appetizers:
Bruschetta from the Mediterranean region: Bread cooked on a grill and garnished with chopped
tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and spices.
Lettuce wraps with an Asian twist: Crunchy lettuce cups stuffed with flavorful marinated protein
(tofu or chicken), crunchy water chestnuts, and a delicious umami sauce.
Primary Dish:
Plant-based Curry Dish: A tasty combination of fresh produce, garbanzo beans, and fragrant
seasonings, presented on a bed of basmati rice.
Barbecued Salmon with Sour Sauce: Recently caught salmon steak soaked in a zesty sour sauce,
accompanied by baked veggies.
Dessert:
Sweet dessert made of melted chocolate inside a cake, served with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.
Panna Cotta made with coconut milk and mango, topped with fresh fruit.

Task 2: Determine Menu Costings
This task will require you to calculate food cost percentages for each menu developed in
Workplace Assessment Task 1.
STEPS TO TAKE
▪ Menu draft document completed in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
▪ Organisational documents containing information on the following:
o Budgetary constraints
o Dish pricing
▪ Organisational template for standard recipe in spreadsheet format
▪ Commodity price list
▪ Documents containing information on the following:
o Market statistics on dish prices
o Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
2. Identify the components of each menu identified in Workplace Assessment Task 1 in a

spreadsheet document using the following:
▪ Computer
▪ Spreadsheet application
3. Analyse the operational constraints of each menu by completing the following:
▪ Identify at least one operational constraint for each menu
▪ Determine the implication of each constraint identified
4. Calculate the following using the ingredients identified for each dish:
▪ Portion yields

▪ Portion cost
▪ Cost markup
▪ Goods and Services Tax (GST)

5. Identify the following:
▪ Profit margin required
▪ Ingredients that produce high yields
▪ Prices for each dish
6. Evaluate cost effectiveness of each dish based on the following:
▪ Calculations completed
▪ Operational constraints
▪ Profitability
▪ Dish competitiveness
7. Adjust dish prices to maximise profit
▪ Practical knowledge of the following:
o Calculation of portion yields
o Dish profitability evaluation
o Calculating dish cost and yields
o Pricing dishes appropriately

Before starting this task, review the Workplace Assessment Task 2 – Assessor’s Checklist
provided along with this workbook. This form lists the criteria your submission must address to
complete this task satisfactorily.
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL
assessment.
After completing this task, submit the spreadsheet document on evaluating menu profitability to
your assessor.
Spreadsheet document submission must include:
o Ingredient costing
o Dish costing

Task 3: Create Menu Content
This task will require you to write descriptions for dishes in each menu identified in Workplace
Assessment Task 1.
STEPS TO TAKE
▪ Menu draft document completed in Workplace Assessment Task 1
▪ Customer profile document completed in Workplace Assessment Task 1
▪ Documents containing information on:
o Naming conventions
o Menu formats
2. Name each dish appropriately based on style of cuisine

3. Provide descriptions for each dish based on:
▪ Business service style
▪ Customer preferences
4. Sequence services provided in each menu

5. Print at least four menus – one for each menu type identified
▪ Practical knowledge of terminologies on different cuisine styles
o Naming dishes
o Creating appropriate dish descriptions

Before starting this task, review the Workplace Assessment Task 3 – Assessor’s Checklist
provided along with this workbook. This form lists the criteria your submission must address to
complete this task satisfactorily.
YOUR ASSESSOR WILL
assessment.
After completing this task, submit at least four printed menu documents to your assessor– one for
each menu created.
À la carte Menu:
Meal: Cooked fish with citrus-flavored butter topping.

Freshly cooked fish fillet served with a zesty sauce made with lemon and butter, along with a mix of
vegetables that are in season and rice that has been infused with herbs.
Commercial Assistance Approach: Customised provision of food and beverage with separate cost for
each item.
Client inclinations: Patrons with a predilection for a particular cuisine and are ready to remunerate
accordingly for their favoured selection.
Meal: Red Meat Circles with Fungi Gravy

Details: Tender medallions of beef cooked flawlessly, garnished with a luscious sauce made from
mushrooms, and accompanied by mashed potatoes infused with roasted garlic and asparagus
sautéed to perfection.
Commercial Assistance Approach: High-end gastronomic encounter with observant table assistance.
Clientele inclinations: Visitors in search of a high-quality meat entree accompanied by a savoury
condiment and harmonious accompaniments.

Menu for the buffet:
Dish: Asian Green Curry Poultry Description: Aromatic and zesty green curry from Asia with soft
poultry chunks, bamboo shoots, capsicum, and Thai herb, accompanied by fluffy jasmine rice and
crunchy papadums.
Commercial Assistance Approach: A type of meal service where customers serve themselves from a
range of food options.
Clientele Inclinations: Patrons who relish the adventure of sampling diverse tastes and relish having
a plethora of alternatives available to them.
Dish: Platter of Mezze from the Mediterranean Description: A colourful variety of Mediterranean
delicacies, such as chickpea dip, parsley salad, fried balls, rolled leaves, yoghurt sauce, and soft
flatbread, ideal for dividing and enjoying the tastes of the Mediterranean.
Casual self-serve dining with a buffet-style setup.
Clientele inclination: Visitors who have a fondness for diverse Mediterranean tastes and relish
partaking in communal small portions with companions or loved ones.
Tasting Menu:
Meal: Cooked Scallops with Sauce Made of Citrus and Butter

Details: Scallops that have been seared in a pan are presented on top of a velvety cauliflower puree.
The dish is complemented by a zesty beurre blanc sauce made with citrus, microgreens, and a touch
of truffle oil.
Commercial Assistance Approach: High-end gastronomic encounter featuring a meticulously
selected sampling list.
Clientele with a penchant for gastronomy who desire a refined dining encounter and relish the
opportunity to discover a sequence of meticulously prepared courses.
Meal: Pair of Cow: Cooked Chunk of Meat and Tenderloin

Details: Delicate slow-cooked short rib in a reduction of red wine, matched with a flawlessly grilled
fillet mignon, presented with roasted root veggies, truffle-infused mashed potatoes, and a red wine
sauce.

Corporate Assistance Approach: Fine assortment of multiple dishes for sampling, complemented by
expertly matched wines.
Clientele inclinations: Visitors who value high-quality portions of bovine meat and refined
amalgamations of taste.
Establishment or carte du jour list:
Meal: Plant-Roasted Poultry Chest with Skillet Gravy

Details: Chicken breast marinated in herbs and cooked until tender, served with a delicious sauce,
roasted small potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a side of assorted greens.
Commercial Assistance Approach: Establish a predetermined selection of food items at a consistent
cost providing a full course of nourishment.
Client inclinations: Visitors seeking a harmonious repast at a predetermined cost with a selection of
alternatives.
Meal: Herbivorous Filled Capsicum

Details: Vibrant bell peppers filled with a tasty blend of quinoa, fire-roasted veggies, and feta cheese,
cooked flawlessly and accompanied by a helping of stir-fried spinach and tomato sauce.
Commercial Assistance Approach: Pre-arranged list of dishes with plant-based alternatives.
Clientele inclinations: Individuals who refrain from consuming meat or prioritise their health and
wellness, desiring a gratifying dish without animal products.


Instructions:
Your assessor will review your submissions against the checklist below. This section is to be
completed by your assessor.
✔
The candidate has completed
the Knowledge Assessment in
this workbook
Knowledge Assessment ☐
Questions
✔
The candidate has completed
the Practical Assessments in
this workbook and has
submitted all the required
evidence:
Task 1: Develop Menu
Customer Profile document ☐
At least four menu draft documents – one for each menu type ☐
Task 2: Determine Menu Costings
Spreadsheet document on evaluating menu profitability ☐
Task 3: Create Menu Content
At least four printed menu documents ☐

Recording

Record of Assessment
Instructions:
This section is to be completed by your assessor.
Assessment Details
Candidate
Course Code
Unit of Competency SITHKOP015 - Design and cost menus
Assessor Name
RTO

Needs more
Assessment Activity Satisfactory
evidence
Knowledge Assessment
Knowledge Assessment Question 1 ☐ ☐
Task 1: Develop Menu ☐ ☐
Task 2: Determine Menu Costings ☐ ☐
Task 3: Create Menu Content ☐ ☐

Needs more
Context Details Satisfactory
evidence
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☐ ☐
Supervisor/Observer Verification Log
Supervisor/Observer
Supervisor/ Role in the Contact Date of verifies the
Observer Name Assessment Details Contact candidate’s
submissions
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Assessor’s Comments
Remarks/feedback
Details of further evidence required
Please tick the

Yes No
appropriate box.
Comments and
further action
required are noted in ☐ ☐
the Learner
Assessment Pack
Results discussed and

agreed to by the
candidate
☐ ☐
You have the right to
appeal the outcome
of your assessment.
☐ Competent
The Candidate is
☐ Not Yet Competent
Assessor’s signature Date signed

I further confirm that I have verified the candidate’s submissions by contacting the candidate’s
supervisor and/or observer whose names appear in the Supervisor/Observer Verification Log
above.
After reassessment, the Candidate is: ☐ Competent ☐ Not Yet

Competent
Assessor’s signature Date signed

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decision and feedback.
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Each Learner Assessment Pack is made up of four parts:

Assessment Workbook Checklist

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▪ The same learning opportunities as candidates without a disability, and

▪ Modifying the presentation medium

▪ Use of assistive/adaptive technologies

▪ Monitoring the adjustments to ensure candidates needs continue to be met

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▪ Installed software: Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader

▪ An industry workplace; or an industry-realistic simulated environment that will allow you

● Past sales performance

● Current sales performance

o Organisational policies and procedures for the following

o Organisational template for standard recipe in spreadsheet format

o Commodity price list

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o Customer Profile documents

o Workplace templates, including or similar to the following templates for Workplace

Accessing Intranet Pages

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Please tick at least one of the following for each section: ✔

Other (please describe) ☐

Assessment Pathway (for Practical Assessment)

Candidate’s Organisation (Pre-assessment meeting conducted) ☐

Simulated Workplace Environment (Contextualised by RTO) ☐

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An industry-realistic simulated environment ☐

Assessment must ensure access to:

Financial data and budgets for the operation of a hospitality industry

Commodity price lists ☐

Costs of food supply for food service businesses ☐

Internet access for research ☐

Have achieved the Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or

Hold a trade certificate as a cook or chef or equivalent; ☐

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Candidate’s signature Date

Assessor’s signature Date

End of Assessment Agreement

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Contextualisation of Assessments by RTOs

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a. Identify the dish tourists are looking for.

The meal is given to sightseers in a distinct manner, where it is exhibited on a

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a. Identify the two kinds of food served during the wedding.

The wedding's theme was accommodated by substituting gammon with vegetable

d. In your own words, briefly explain how food is served to guests.

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Complete the table below regarding financial operating costs of organisations:

1. Consumables i. Cloth items for These entities involve

ii. Toiletries: Lodging establishments

2. Food and i. Newly harvested crops: Service providers in the

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