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Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
tapas while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for tapas based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing tapas. This must include
information on the following:
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates.
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each tapas that the candidate prepares ingredients and
equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of tapas to complete this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Tapas.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the tapas.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the tapas.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the tapas.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the tapas.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of tapas they will
prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the tapas.
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5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare tapas are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs YES
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices ☐ YES
Examples of spices include pepper and ☐ NO
cinnamon.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of spices are
used in the recipe: pepper
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry ☐ YES
Examples of poultry include chicken and ☐ NO
duck.
☒ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of poultry is
used in the recipe:
o. Seafood ☐ YES
Examples of seafood include white fish and ☐ NO
lobster.
☒ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of seafood is
used in the recipe:
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the tapas dish. Indicators
of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the tapas based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the tapas.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☐ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for tapas
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
☐ Chiffonade (Shred)
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the tapas dish for
a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of tapas required to prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
tossed salad while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Prepare all ingredients and equipment candidate required to prepare tossed salad.
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for tossed salad based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
o Workplace procedures, including mise en place requirements for preparing tossed salad
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing tossed salad. This must include
information on the following:
o Mise en place lists and food preparation lists for tossed salad
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates.
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each tossed salad that the candidate prepares ingredients
and equipment for.
Candidate must be able to prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of tossed salad to
complete this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Tossed salad.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the tossed salad.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the tossed salad.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the tossed salad.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the tossed salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of tossed salad they
will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
5. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the tossed salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of tossed salad they
will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
☐ Measuring jugs
These are used to measure large
volumes of liquid required for the
recipe.
Measuring spoons
These are used to measure very
small amounts of liquid required for
the recipe (around 5-15 mL).
Portioning scoops
These are used to measure
consistent amounts of ingredients
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the tossed salad.
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6. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare tossed salad are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
7. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
8. The candidate prepares the ingredients needed to make the tossed salad.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs YES
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry YES
o. Seafood YES
9. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the tossed salad dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
10. Selects the ingredients needed to make the tossed salad based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
11. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the tossed salad.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☒ Shellfish
12. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for tossed salad
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
13. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
14. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
16. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the tossed salad
dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of tossed salad required to
prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
warm salad while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Prepare all ingredients and equipment candidate required to prepare warm salad.
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for warm salads based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
o Workplace procedures, including mise en place requirements for preparing warm salads
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing warm salads. This must include
information on the following:
o Mise en place lists and food preparation lists for warm salads
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☐Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each warm salad that the candidate prepares ingredients
and equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of warm salad to complete this
task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Warm salad.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the warm salad.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the warm salad.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the warm salad.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the warm salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of warm salad they
will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the warm salad.
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5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare warm salad are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
7. The candidate prepares the ingredients needed to make the warm salad.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs YES
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry YES
o. Seafood YES
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the warm salad dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the warm salad based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the warm salad.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☐ Fruits
☐ Vegetables
☐ Fresh herbs
☐ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for warm salad
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
☐ Chiffonade (Shred)
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the warm salad
dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of warm salad required to
prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
antipasto while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for antipasto based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing antipasto. This must include
information on the following:
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates.
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each antipasto that the candidate prepares ingredients
and equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of antipasto to complete this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Antipasto.
• Bruschetta.
Type of Antipasto Prepared
• Bresaola
This must correspond with the standard
recipe the candidate will use.
A separate observation form must be
completed if the candidate will prepare
another type of antipasto.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the antipasto.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the antipasto.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the antipasto.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the antipasto.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of antipasto they
will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the antipasto.
▪ oven
▪
▪ knife
▪ tounge
5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare antipasto are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient listed below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs YES
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry ☐ YES
Examples of poultry include chicken and ☐ NO
duck.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of poultry is
used in the recipe: egg
o. Seafood ☐ YES
Examples of seafood include white fish and NO
lobster.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of seafood is
used in the recipe:
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the antipasto dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the antipasto based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the antipasto.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☐ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for antipasto
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the antipasto
dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of antipasto required to
prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
canapés while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for canapés based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing canapés. This must include
information on the following:
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates.
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒Grater
☒Juicer
☒Knife sharpening equipment
☒Sharpening steel
☒Sharpening stone
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each canapés that the candidate prepares ingredients
and equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of canapés to complete this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Canapés.
Job Responsibilities Canape creation is all about balancing the unique needs and aspects
of every delicate ingredient and bringing them together
This must correspond with the candidate’s seamlessly.
responsibilities that relate to the
preparation of appetisers.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the canapés.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the canapés.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the canapés.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the canapés.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of canapés they will
prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the canapés.
▪ Oven
▪ Griller
▪ Kinfe
▪ Grater
▪ Oven
5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare canapés are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
▪ Oven
▪ Griller
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs ☐ YES
Examples of eggs include free-range eggs, ☐ NO
organic eggs and barn-laid eggs.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of egg is used
in the recipe: free range eggs
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry ☐ YES
Examples of poultry include chicken and NO
duck.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of poultry is
used in the recipe:
o. Seafood ☐ YES
Examples of seafood include white fish and NO
lobster.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of seafood is
used in the recipe:
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the canapés dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the canapés based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the canapés.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☒ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for canapés
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
☐ Chiffonade (Shred)
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the canapés dish
for a customer. These vary depending on the type of and number of portions of canapés required to prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
composed salad while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Prepare all ingredients and equipment candidate required to prepare composed salad.
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for composed salad based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
o Workplace procedures, including mise en place requirements for preparing composed salad
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing composed salad. This must
include information on the following:
o Mise en place lists and food preparation lists for composed salad
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates.
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
☒Sharpening stone
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each composed salad that the candidate prepares
ingredients and equipment for.
Candidate must be able to prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of composed salad to
complete this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Composed salad.
Job Responsibilities Washes, cleans, and cuts all fresh vegetables for salads and salad
bar, practicing accurate batch preparation for fresh same day
This must correspond with the candidate’s service.
responsibilities that relate to the
preparation of salads.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the composed salad.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the composed salad.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the composed salad.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the composed salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of composed salad
they will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Portioning scoops
These are used to measure
consistent amounts of ingredients
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the composed salad.
▪ Lemon squeezer
▪ Strainer
▪ Electric whisk
▪ Veggie chopper
5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare composed salad are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
7. The candidate prepares the ingredients needed to make the composed salad.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread ☐ YES
Examples of bread include rolls and buns. NO
f. Eggs ☐ YES
Examples of eggs include free-range eggs, NO
organic eggs and barn-laid eggs.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of egg is used
in the recipe:
i. Fruit ☐ YES
Examples of fruit include avocado, lime and NO
apples.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of fruit is used
in the recipe:
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat ☐ YES
Examples of meat include beef and pork. NO
n. Poultry ☐ YES
Examples of poultry include chicken and NO
duck.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of poultry is
used in the recipe:
o. Seafood ☐ YES
Examples of seafood include white fish and NO
lobster.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of seafood is
used in the recipe:
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the composed salad dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the composed salad based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the composed salad.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☒ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for composed salad
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
☐ Chiffonade (Shred)
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the composed
salad dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of composed salad required
to prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
farinaceous salad while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Prepare all ingredients and equipment candidate required to prepare farinaceous salad.
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for farinaceous salads based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing farinaceous salads. This must
include information on the following:
o Mise en place lists and food preparation lists for farinaceous salads
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
☒Grater
☒Juicer
☒Knife sharpening equipment
☒Sharpening steel
☒Sharpening stone
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each farinaceous salad that the candidate prepares
ingredients and equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of farinaceous salad to complete
this task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Farinaceous salad.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the farinaceous salad.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the farinaceous salad.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the farinaceous salad.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the farinaceous salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of farinaceous salad
they will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
5. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the farinaceous salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of farinaceous salad
they will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the farinaceous salad.
▪
▪
▪
▪
6. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare farinaceous salad are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
7. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
8. The candidate prepares the ingredients needed to make the farinaceous salad.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread YES
f. Eggs YES
i. Fruit YES
j. Vegetables YES
k. Herbs YES
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry YES
o. Seafood YES
9. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the farinaceous salad
dish. Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
10. Selects the ingredients needed to make the farinaceous salad based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
11. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the farinaceous salad.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☒ Vegetables
☒ Fresh herbs
☒ Shellfish
12. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for farinaceous salad
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
13. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
14. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
16. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the farinaceous
salad dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of farinaceous salad
required to prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 1.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 1.
Task Overview
This task requires the candidate to prepare the ingredients and equipment needed for at least two portions of
fruit salad while being observed by the assessor.
This task requires the candidate to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Prepare all ingredients and equipment candidate required to prepare fruit salad.
▪ Measure and portion required ingredients for fruit salads based on standard recipes.
▪ Complete mise en place tasks within commercial time constraints and deadlines.
o Workplace procedures, including mise en place requirements for preparing fruit salads
▪ Review the items in this checklist and contextualise, as appropriate to the workplace context of the
candidate. This includes:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment used for preparing fruit salads. This must include
information on the following:
o Mise en place lists and food preparation lists for fruit salads
o Food inventory lists and stock labels such as use-by and best-by dates
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ If you ticked YES, provide the date when you observed the candidate demonstrate the skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒Knives:
☒Bread knife
☒Chef’s knife
☒Palette knife
☒Paring knife
☒Utility knife
☒Sieve
☒Peelers, corers and slicers
☒Strainers and chinois
☒Scraper
☒Spatula
☒Pastry brush
☒Whisk
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form for each fruit salad that the candidate prepares ingredients
and equipment for.
Candidate must prepare ingredients and equipment for at least two portions of fruit salad to complete this
task.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
2 – Fruit salad.
Job Responsibilities Fruit salad is a dish made from a variety of fruits, frequently
served with syrup or their juices. Fruit salad can be served in a
This must correspond with the candidate’s variety of ways as a side dish or an appetizer.
responsibilities that relate to the
preparation of salads.
1. The candidate confirms food production requirements for preparing the fruit salad.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares the standard recipe required to make the fruit salad.
d. The candidate confirms all of the following from the standard recipe:
3. The candidate calculates required quantities for ALL ingredients needed to prepare the fruit salad.
4. The candidate prepares the equipment and tools required to make the fruit salad.
This must correspond to tools and equipment indicated in the standard recipe for the type of fruit salad they
will prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
a. The candidate prepares all required measuring tools and equipment to measure and portion
ingredients.
b. The candidate prepares all the equipment required to make the fruit salad.
5. The candidate ensures that ALL equipment to be used to prepare fruit salad are clean.
At a minimum, candidate demonstrates ALL of the following:
▪ plates
▪ knives
▪ fork
6. The candidate uses ALL selected equipment safely and hygienically to prepare ingredients.
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety of the candidate or
their colleagues.
In demonstrating this, candidate:
This refers to handling equipment in ways that will not compromise the safety and suitability of food
for consumption.
7. The candidate prepares the ingredients needed to make the fruit salad.
Prepared ingredients must be based on the standard recipe accessed by the candidate for this task. Each
ingredient below must be used at least once across all appetisers and salads prepared for this task.
a. Bread ☐ YES
Examples of bread include rolls and buns. NO
f. Eggs ☐ YES
Examples of eggs include free-range eggs, NO
organic eggs and barn-laid eggs.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of egg is used
in the recipe:
i. Fruit ☐ YES
Examples of fruit include avocado, lime and NO
apples.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of fruit is used
in the recipe:
j. Vegetables ☐ YES
Examples of vegetables include lettuce, olives NO
or cucumbers.
☐ NA
Assessor to indicate what kind of vegetable is
used in the recipe:
k. Herbs ☐ YES
Examples of herbs include: basil and parsley. NO
l. Spices YES
m. Meat YES
n. Poultry YES
o. Seafood YES
8. The candidate selects the required ingredients based on quality and freshness.
Checking the ingredients’ quality refers to confirming that they are suitable to use in the fruit salad dish.
Indicators of quality include appearance and freshness of the ingredients.
Perishable ingredients include fresh food items that become unsafe to eat after a short amount of
time. This includes fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products.
9. Selects the ingredients needed to make the fruit salad based on stock rotation requirements.
Stock rotation requirements refers to conditions that must be met to ensure food items are stored
appropriately to avoid spoilage.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
10. The candidate cleans the ingredients required to prepare the fruit salad.
Candidate must clean the ingredients following the quality standards reviewed for this task.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
☒ Fruits
☐ Vegetables
☐ Fresh herbs
☐ Shellfish
11. The candidate weighs and measures ingredients required for fruit salad
This refers to using weighing tools to get the amount of ingredients as stated in the standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
This refers to using measuring tools to get only the exact amount of ingredients stated in the
standard recipe.
In demonstrating this, the candidate:
12. The candidate minimises waste when preparing the selected ingredients to maximise profitability.
This refers to actions done to reduce food waste and ensure ingredients can be used to prepare more dishes.
13. The candidate performs basic culinary cuts on the ingredients as required by the standard recipe.
These refer to slicing ingredients into specific shapes and sizes according to the standard recipe.
This refers to setting up the ingredients and equipment in the work area to ensure smooth flow of food
preparation.
This must be based on the mise en place list accessed for this task.
15. The candidate completes mise en place in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Commercial time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the fruit salad
dish for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of fruit salad required to prepare.
At a minimum, the candidate demonstrates all of the following:
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each antipasto according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared antipasto according to standard recipes.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing antipasto. This must include
information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Eggs
Resources required for
assessment ☒ Farinaceous products
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☐ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
☒ Prepared antipasto
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of antipasto that the candidate prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of antipasto to complete this task. The two portions may be
prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Antipasto.
• Bruschetta.
Type of Antipasto To Be Prepared
• Bresaola
This must correspond with the
standard recipe the candidate will
use.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for chilli garlic baked ricotta
indicates that the ricotta must be baked at 220°C for 15 minutes.
☒ Baking
☐ Boiling
☐ Frying
☐ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☐ Roasting
☐ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the antipasto that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the sauces that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the sauce the candidate prepares to serve with the antipasto:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the antipasto’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared antipasto onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared antipasto.
b. The candidate plates the prepared antipasto onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips, sauces and garnishes based on standard recipes of the antipasto.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip or sauce as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips ☐ YES
Specify the specific dip added NO
by the candidate
☐ NA
Tick NA if the antipasto is not
served with dip.
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as
finishing touches on the antipasto.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the antipasto:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the antipasto meets presentation
requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared antipasto. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes antipasto in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints and
deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the antipasto dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of antipasto required to prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare antipasto.
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each canapés according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared canapés according to standard recipes.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing canapés. This must include
information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Eggs
Resources required for
assessment ☒ Farinaceous products
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☐ Sink
☐ Small equipment:
☐ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
☒ Prepared canapés
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of canapés that the candidate prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of canapés to complete this task. The two portions may be
prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Canapés.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for roast beef canapés indicates that
the baguette slices must be baked at 180°C for 8-10 minutes.
☒ Baking
☒ Boiling
☒ Frying
☒ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☒ Roasting
☒ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the canapés that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the sauces that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the sauce the candidate prepares to serve with the canapés:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the canapés’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared canapés onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared canapés.
b. The candidate plates the prepared canapés onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips, sauces and garnishes based on standard recipes of the canapés.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip or sauce as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips YES
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the canapés.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the canapés:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the canapés meets presentation
requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared canapés. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes canapés in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints and
deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the canapés dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of canapés required to prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare canapés.
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each compound salad according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared compound salad according to standard recipes.
▪ Check the presentation of each compound salad to be served. Make adjustments as needed.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Preparation and presentation methods for compound salad according to standard recipes
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
o Using relevant cookery methods to prepare compound salad according to standard recipes
o Cleaning work area used in preparing and presenting compound salad, including:
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing compound salad. This must
include information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
Resources required for
☒ Eggs
assessment
☒ Farinaceous products
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☐ Small equipment:
☐ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of compound salad that the candidate
prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of compound salad to complete this task. The two portions
may be prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Compound salad.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for lentil and quinoa salad that
indicates green lentils must be boiled at 100°C in water for 20 minutes.
☒ Baking
☒ Boiling
☒ Frying
☒ Grilling
☒ Poaching
☒ Roasting
☒ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the compound salad that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the dressing that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the dressing the candidate prepares to serve with the compound salad:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the compound salad’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared compound salad
onto selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared compound salad.
b. The candidate plates the prepared compound salad onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips and garnishes based on standard recipes of the compound salad.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips YES
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the compound salad.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the compound salad:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the compound salad meets
presentation requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared compound salad. Colours on the finished plate
are attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes compound salad in an organised and timely manner within commercial time
constraints and deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the compound salad dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of compound salad required to
prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare compound salad.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each farinaceous salad according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared farinaceous salad according to standard recipes.
▪ Check the presentation of each farinaceous salad to be served. Make adjustments as needed.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Preparation and presentation methods for farinaceous salad according to standard recipes
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
o Using relevant cookery methods to prepare farinaceous salad according to standard recipes
o Cleaning work area used in preparing and presenting farinaceous salad, including:
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing farinaceous salad. This must
include information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☒ Sink
☒Small equipment:
☒ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of farinaceous salad that the candidate
prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of farinaceous salad to complete this task. The two portions
may be prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Farinaceous salad.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for warm lamb pasta salad that
indicates lamb fillets must be cooked at medium heat or 175°C in water for 3 minutes on each side.
☒ Baking
☒ Boiling
☒ Frying
☒ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☒ Roasting
☒ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the farinaceous salad that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the dressing that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the dressing the candidate prepares to serve with the farinaceous salad:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the farinaceous salad’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared farinaceous salad
onto selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared farinaceous salad.
b. The candidate plates the prepared farinaceous salad onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips and garnishes based on standard recipes of the farinaceous salad.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips YES
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the farinaceous salad.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the farinaceous salad:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the farinaceous salad meets
presentation requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared farinaceous salad. Colours on the finished
plate are attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes farinaceous salad in an organised and timely manner within commercial time
constraints and deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the farinaceous salad dish
for a customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of farinaceous salad required to
prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare farinaceous salad.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each fruit salad according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Check the presentation of each fruit salad to be served. Make adjustments as needed.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Preparation and presentation methods for fruit salad according to standard recipes
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
o Using relevant cookery methods to prepare fruit salad according to standard recipes
o Cleaning work area used in preparing and presenting fruit salad, including:
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing fruit salad. This must
include information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
▪
▪ Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
▪
▪ Assessor/Observer Details
▪
▪ Context of the Assessment
State/Territory NSW
▪
▪
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
Resources required for
assessment ☒ Eggs
☒ Farinaceous products
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☐ Sink
☐ Small equipment:
☐ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of fruit salad that the candidate prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of fruit salad to complete this task. The two portions may be
prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Fruit salad.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for cinnamon-poached fruit salad
that indicates dried fruits must be poached in simmering water or 85°C in water for 5 minutes.
☒ Baking
☒ Boiling
☒ Frying
☒ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☒ Roasting
☒ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the fruit salad that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the dressing that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the dressing the candidate prepares to serve with the fruit salad:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the fruit salad’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared fruit salad onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared fruit salad.
b. The candidate plates the prepared fruit salad onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate garnishes based on standard recipes of the fruit salad.
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the fruit salad.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the fruit salad:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the fruit salad meets presentation
requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared fruit salad. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes fruit salad in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the fruit salad dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of fruit salad required to prepare.
YES ☐ NO
a. Stores ingredients in separate YES ☐ NO
containers
YES ☐ NO
b. Places ingredients in airtight containers
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future
recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish.
These ingredients are considered reusable or safe for future use according to
food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines
relating to food storage.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare fruit salad.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each tapas according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared tapas according to standard recipes.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing tapas. This must include
information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Eggs
Resources required for ☒ Farinaceous products
assessment
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☒ Sink
☒ Small equipment:
☒ Blow torch
☒ Cutting boards
☒ Grater
☒ Juicer
☒ Sharpening steel
☒ Sharpening stone
☒ Knives:
☒ Bread knife
☒ Chef’s knife
☒ Palette knife
☒ Paring knife
☒ Utility knife
☒ Measures:
☒ Measuring jugs
☒ Measuring spoons
☒ Sauce bottles
☒ Salad spinner
☒ Scales
☒ Crockery
☒ Small utensils:
☒ Sieve
☒ Scraper
☒ Spatula
Pastry brush
☒ Whisk
☒ Steamer
☒ Temperature probe
☒ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
☒ Prepared tapas
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of tapas that the candidate prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of tapas to complete this task. The two portions may be
prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Tapas.
Job Responsibilities This includes menu planning, ingredient preparation, cooking, plating and
presentation, quality control, coordination, kitchen cleanliness, inventory
This must correspond with the management and many others.
candidate’s responsibilities that
relate to the preparation of
appetisers.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for garlic and chilli prawns indicates
that the prawns must be fried at medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.
☐ Baking
☐ Boiling
☒ Frying
☐ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☐ Roasting
☐ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the tapas that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the sauces that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the sauce the candidate prepares to serve with the tapas: tomato sauce
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the tapas’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared tapas onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared tapas.
b. The candidate plates the prepared tapas onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips, sauces and garnishes based on standard recipes of the tapas.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip or sauce as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips ☐ YES
Specify the specific dip added by ☐ NO
the candidate
☒ NA
Tick NA if the tapas is not served
with dip.
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the tapas.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the tapas:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the tapas meets presentation
requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared tapas. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes tapas in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints and
deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the tapas dish for a customer.
These vary depending on the type and number of portions of tapas required to prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare tapas.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each tossed salad according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared tossed salad according to standard recipes.
▪ Check the presentation of each tossed salad to be served. Make adjustments as needed.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Preparation and presentation methods for tossed salad according to standard recipes
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
o Using relevant cookery methods to prepare tossed salad according to standard recipes
o Cleaning work area used in preparing and presenting tossed salad, including:
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing tossed salad. This must
include information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☐ Small equipment:
☐ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of tossed salad that the candidate
prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of tossed salad to complete this task. The two portions may
be prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Tossed salad.
Job Responsibilities Washes, cleans and cuts all fresh vegetables for salads and salad bar,
practicing accurate batch preparation for fresh same day service.
This must correspond with the
candidate’s responsibilities that
relate to the preparation of salads.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for tossed green salad that indicates
asparagus must be steamed at 75°C for 3-4 minutes.
☐ Baking
☒ Boiling
☐ Frying
☐ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☐ Roasting
☒ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the tossed salad that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the dressing that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the dressing the candidate prepares to serve with the tossed salad:
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the tossed salad’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared tossed salad onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared tossed salad.
b. The candidate plates the prepared tossed salad onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips and garnishes based on standard recipes of the tossed salad.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips ☐ YES
Specify the specific dip added by ☐ NO
the candidate
☒ NA
Tick NA if the tossed salad is not
served with dip.
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the tossed salad.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the tossed salad:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the tossed salad meets
presentation requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared tossed salad. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes tossed salad in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the tossed salad dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of tossed salad required to prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare tossed salad.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack
Purpose
This Observation Form outlines the specific criteria that the candidate must demonstrate/perform while
completing Workplace Assessment Task 2.
This form is to be completed by the candidate’s assessor to document their observation of the candidate’s
performance in Workplace Assessment Task 2.
Task Overview
For this task, the candidate is required to complete the following while being observed by the assessor:
▪ Plate and present each warm salad according to plating and presentation requirements.
o Taste
o Temperature
o Texture
▪ Add dips, sauces and garnishes to prepared warm salad according to standard recipes.
▪ Check the presentation of each warm salad to be served. Make adjustments as needed.
▪ Clean your work area after the preparation and presentation of appetisers and salad
o Preparation and presentation methods for warm salad according to standard recipes
o Organisational procedures and considerations for storing and disposing of store surplus by-
products according to appropriate environmental conditions and cost reduction initiatives
o Using relevant cookery methods to prepare warm salad according to standard recipes
o Cleaning work area used in preparing and presenting warm salad, including:
▪ Contextualise the criteria in this observation form so that they align with:
o Manufacturer instructions for equipment to be used for preparing warm salad. This must
include information on steps for operating equipment
o Organisational policies and procedures for presentation requirements, storage and disposal of
surplus ingredients
▪ Discuss this assessment task with the candidate, including the practical skills they need to demonstrate
during this task and the criteria for satisfactorily demonstrating each skill.
▪ Review this form with the candidate and address any queries or concerns they may have about it.
o Tick YES if you confirm you have observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical
skill.
o Tick NO if you have not observed the candidate demonstrate/perform the practical skill.
▪ Write specific comments on the candidate’s performance in each criterion. Your feedback/insights will
help address any area(s) for improvement.
▪ Complete all parts of the Observation Form, including the Assessor Declaration on the last page of this
form. Your signature must be handwritten.
Candidate Details
Title/Designation Student
Assessor/Observer Details
State/Territory NSW
☒ Bread
☒ Bakery items
☒ Dairy products
☒ Dressing ingredients
☒ Dry goods
☒ Eggs
Resources required for
assessment ☒ Farinaceous products
☒ Frozen goods
☒ Fruit
☒ Herbs
☒ Spices
☒ Meat
☒ Poultry
☒ Seafood
☒ Vegetables
☐ Sink
☐ Small equipment:
☐ Blow torch
☐ Cutting boards
☐ Grater
☐ Juicer
☐ Sharpening steel
☐ Sharpening stone
☐ Knives:
☐ Bread knife
☐ Chef’s knife
☐ Palette knife
☐ Paring knife
☐ Utility knife
☐ Measures:
☐ Measuring jugs
☐ Measuring spoons
☐ Sauce bottles
☐ Salad spinner
☐ Scales
☐ Crockery
☐ Small utensils:
☐ Sieve
☐ Scraper
☐ Spatula
☐ Pastry brush
☐ Whisk
☐ Steamer
☐ Temperature probe
☐ Thermometer
Cleaning cloths
Tea towels
Summary:
1. They have discussed with the candidate the workplace task they are
YES ☐ NO
required to complete for this assessment.
3. They have discussed with the candidate the instructions on how they are
YES ☐ NO
to undertake the workplace task.
4. They have provided the candidate guidance on how they can satisfactorily
YES ☐ NO
complete the task.
5. They have discussed with the candidate the practical skills (outlined below)
YES ☐ NO
they are required to meet to satisfactorily complete the task.
To the Assessor: Complete one Observation Form FOR EACH ORDER of warm salad that the candidate prepares.
Candidate must prepare AT LEAST TWO portions of warm salad to complete this task. The two portions may
be prepared in a single customer’s order or as part of separate orders.
This Observation Form must be used in conjunction with the Observation Form for Workplace Assessment Task
1 – Warm salad.
Job Responsibilities First of all we carries out exact batch preparation for fresh same-
day service while washing, cleaning, and chopping all fresh veggies for
This must correspond with the
salads and the salad bar. Assures the freshness and precision of the
candidate’s responsibilities that creation of all salad dressings and condiments required for the production
relate to the preparation of salads. school and satellite kitchens.
This must be based on the cookery methods indicated in the standard recipe accessed for this task.
For example, the candidate’s organisation has a standard recipe for grilled sweet potato and bacon
salad that indicates sweet potato must be char-grilled at high heat or 180°C for 2-3 minutes on each
side.
☒ Baking
☐ Boiling
☒ Frying
☐ Grilling
☐ Poaching
☐ Roasting
☐ Steaming
2. The candidate makes adjustments to the quality of the warm salad that they are preparing.
Candidate must confirm with their supervisor that the adjustments they make are still within their job
responsibilities.
a. Taste YES ☐ NO
b. Texture YES ☐ NO
These must correspond to the dressing that are indicated by the standard recipe.
Assessor to indicate the dressing the candidate prepares to serve with the warm salad: lemon
Dressing olive oil lemon jest and salt pepper.
This must be based on the presentation requirements relevant to the warm salad’s standard recipe.
a. The candidate uses appropriate portion control procedures to place the prepared warm salad onto
selected service-ware.
This refers to placing consistently measured portions for each plate of prepared warm salad.
b. The candidate plates the prepared warm salad onto the correct service-ware.
This refers to using the dishes or crockery indicated by the standard recipe and organisational
presentation requirements.
This refers to arranging the food items in the service-ware as indicated by organisational
presentation requirements.
2. The candidate adds appropriate dips and garnishes based on standard recipes of the warm salad.
a. The candidate uses the appropriate dip as indicated by the standard recipe.
i. Dips ☐ YES
Specify the specific dip added by NO
the candidate
☐ NA
Tick NA if the warm salad is not
served with dip.
This refers to food items that serves as decorative and flavouring enhancers placed as finishing
touches on the warm salad.
This refers to making sure the dish is presentable and ready to serve to the customer.
b. Checks to ensure that all of the following are included with the warm salad:
i. Cutlery YES ☐ NO
4. The candidate adjusts the presentation of the dish to meet presentation requirements.
This refers to adding, reducing or substituting specific ingredients to ensure the warm salad meets presentation
requirements.
Candidate places the appropriate proportions of ingredients and garnish without overwhelming the
service-ware it is presented on.
Candidate presents attractive colours on the prepared warm salad. Colours on the finished plate are
attractive if they are make the dish look appetising to eat.
7. The candidate completes warm salad in an organised and timely manner within commercial time constraints
and deadlines.
Time constraints refer to the maximum acceptable wait time required to prepare the warm salad dish for a
customer. These vary depending on the type and number of portions of warm salad required to prepare.
Environmental conditions refer to the temperature and storage requirements that ensure prepared dishes will
not spoil.
2. The candidate stores the surplus by-products that can still be used in future recipes.
Surplus by-products refer to prepared ingredients that were not used in a dish. These ingredients are
considered reusable or safe for future use according to food safety practices.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food storage.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to food storage that are used to reduce the
kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
Cost-reduction initiatives refer to practices that are used to reduce food waste from spoilage in
relation to ensuring safe food storage.
3. The candidate disposes of surplus by-products that cannot be used in the next preparation period.
These must follow the organisation’s food safety practices and guidelines relating to food disposal.
Environmental considerations refer to practices related to disposing unusable by-products that are
used to reduce the kitchen’s harmful impact on the environment.
c. The candidate cleans the equipment that they used to prepare warm salad.
1. Drip-dries YES ☐ NO
crockery and
equipment using
a drying rack