Assessment Booklet: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Assessment Booklet: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Assessment Booklet: SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Assessment
dishes using basic
methods of cookery
Booklet
SIT40516 Certificate IV in
Commercial Cookery
Ransford College Pty Ltd T/A AAAR Institute
of Business & Technology
www.ransford.edu.au
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1. It is your duty to inform staff at Ransford College if you see, hear or come across any
incident, situation or hazard that might require immediate attention
2. In case of an emergency evacuation, you are required to follow the instructions
provided by your trainer. While exiting the building, keep calm and walk alongside the
hand rails.
To complete your qualification, you are required to apply the ideas you have been learning from this
unit of competence.
The assessment activities are an important part of your training program as they provide an
opportunity to apply what you have been learning and they give both you and your trainer feedback
on your progress.
You will be required to complete a variety of written and practical exercises. Instructions for how to
complete the assessments are provided within each assessment task in this booklet.
Please read this section carefully before commencing the assessment tasks. You must carefully
complete EVERY task in this booklet. You must achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ mark for all assessment tasks
to be deemed Competent for the unit. If you are assessed as Not Competent, you will be given some
suggestions for improvement and asked to redo your assessment.
At the successful completion of the assessment tasks, you will have demonstrated your competence
against all of the requirements of the unit.
Submission of assessments
Your trainer will advise you when to commence the assessments in this booklet.
You are required to complete the written assessments on a separate document. You have access to
computers which are equipped with 2010 Microsoft suite of products. You will also have access to
the internet at the College to assist with research and resources. Assessment responses should be
typed; however, handwritten submissions will be accepted if they are clear and legible.
For example:
o John Smith
o 10 August 2015
o Assessment 1 - Question 1 (Record your answer).
Please note that some assessments require additional documentation, such as a form or a
procedure, which must be included with your submission.
Make sure you check your material before submission. You must keep a copy of all work submitted.
A student’s access to the assessment process should not be affected by restrictions placed on the
location or context of assessment beyond the requirements specified in the training package.
Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities,
including language and literacy. Adjustments include any changes to the assessment process or
context that meet the individual needs of the person with a disability, but do not change
competency outcomes. If you believe you have a disability that may affect the completion of these
assessment tasks please speak to your trainer.
Assessment outcomes
Your assessment submission will be assessed and you will be given feedback. Each assessment task
will be marked as either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory and once all assessments have been marked
you will be given an outcome of Competent or Not Competent for the unit of competence.
What can you do if you don’t agree with the assessment result?
If you do not think the assessment process is valid, disagree with the assessment outcome, or
believe that you have been treated unfairly, you can appeal.
The first step is to discuss the matter with your trainer. If you still do not agree, you are able to
request a re-assessment. It is possible to have your assessment submission assessed by a different
assessor.
If you remain dissatisfied after the re-assessment, you should contact your trainer. Full details of the
appeals process are contained in your Student Handbook.
Declaration of Authenticity
You are required to sign a Declaration of Authenticity for every written assessment submission. The
Declaration is a signed statement from you stating that the assessment submission is your own
work.
Declaration of Authenticity
Student Name Niroj adhikari
Student ID RS181125 Term 5
I declare that all work completed in this assessment is my own
Student Signature Date 7/01/2020
Answer all questions below. Each question must be addressed to demonstrate competence.
1. Provide 6 examples of how you would identify the required food quantities to be prepared to
enable you to select ingredients and prepare your miseen place for the shift.
Examples
1. Figure out before start cooking which ingredients I need.
2. Prepare all the ingredients
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area.
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area.
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area.
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Prepare the different utensils for raw and ready to eat foods, such as raw meat and
vegetables.
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
Place each ingredient in a container, and position all the containers near the cooking
work area
3. Place each ingredient in each container and position all container near the cooking area
Prepare the different utensils for raw and ready to eat foods, such as raw meat and
2. You have identified the food requirements for the dishes you have to prepare for service. List 3
details you must check when collecting these from storage areas or upon delivery from stores to
ensure quality and freshness and prevent spoilage:
Details to be checked
1. Assess the vehicle to ensure the condition of delivery
2. Note delivery timelines to note the expiration and duration of food
storage.
3. Examine the packaging for the leakage and labels
1. Access the vehicle to ensure the condition of delivery
2. Note delivery timelines to note the expiration and duration of food storage
3. Examine the packaging for leakage and labels
3. Complete the following table relating to the common methods of cookery, providing details for:
a menu example for each method of cookery using protein or dairy as a main ingredient
a menu example for each method of cookery using vegetables, farinaceous or fruit as a
main ingredient
Poaching
Submerging food in Poached chicken Poached white asparagus,
a liquid, normally breast with Poached dumplings
other than fat. This vegetable
is a gentle form of assortment, Cheese
cooking between dumplings
80 ˚C and 95 ˚C
Braising
Food is cooked in meat (lamb, beef) farinaceous (rice)
the oven partially
suspended in
liquid, covered with
a closefitting lid.
Roasting is cooking
in dry heat in an
oven or on a
spitwith the aid
Grilling
Grilling is fast Meat(Chop ,steak) Vegetable(Mushroom,tomato)
method of cooking
by radiant heat
Baking
Baking is cooking chicken Vegetable(Potato)
food by dry heat in
an oven
Shallow-frying,
sautéing and stir-
frying
Shallow frying is a Fish(sole,trout) Vegetable(Potato,onion)
cooking food in a
Microwaving
Micro wave Fish(Trout) Farinaceous(Pasta)
cookery is cooking
or reheating food
using electro
magnetic waves in
microvave oven
powered by
4. Choose 4 methods of cookery and list the suitable equipment that is used for these (no
repetitions)
5. List 5 safety aspects which must be considered for each to prevent injuries when using
equipment:
Safety aspects
1. Having proper knowledge about handling utensils and equipment’s
2.Keeping electrical equipment a side from wet areas
3.Do not wear loose clothes when working with fire
4.Proper cleaning procedure of equipment’s
5.Do not leave sharp equipment’s haphazardly
6. What are the cleaning requirements and considerations for equipment maintenance to ensure
efficiency during service? What should you inspect when assembling equipment?
Hygiene is a key factor during any job and regular cleaning and sanitation of equipment during
usage or when changing a food item, is essential. Correct storage conditions must be used to
ensure that equipment can dry properly to prevent the growth of mould and bacteria.
7. What are the scales of doneness and temperatures which apply for meat? What are the critical
aspects that need to be considered when cooking pork and poultry products, as well as cooking
times based on weight and type of meats?
Critical aspects
8. How does the location of muscle in an animal affect your choice of cookery method for the
preparation of a dish? How does this affect economic aspects in commercial cookery?
The effect of location of muscle in an animal on preparation and cookery method used
The tongue– is made of pure muscle and is very tough. Boiling and braising are popular cookery
methods
The neck– contains a lot of connective tissue and the muscles are used quite often. Braising and
stewing is often used to allow the collagen to break down and intensify the flavours
Front leg shin– the shanks are in constant use, so the muscle tends to be dry, tough and sinewy. It
can be used for soups and stews, as well as for ground beef which is the grilled
Back– the tenderloin and strip loin cuts are among the tenders’ cuts of beef, as the muscles do not
much work. Tender and fatty cuts of meat are suitable for dry cookery methods such as grilling
and roasting
Tail– quite tough and sinewy as the muscle is being used constantly. Boiling and stewing are the
most appropriate methods of cookery for this
The items is submerged in cold water and then The liquid is boiling rapidly before the food
brought to the boil Whole root vegetables, items is plunged in. The liquids is quickly
potatoes and shaped potatoes such as chateau brought back to boiling point and after a short
potatoes Whole fish, large items of meat, salted cooking time the item is removed, then
foods, chicken bones, blanches veal or beef refreshed in iced water
bones Green vegetables, fruit such as peaches
Tomatoes, new potatoes
Beef and veal bones for white stock
10. Provide 5 aspects which should be applied to ensure even cooking when using a microwave
oven.
Procedure
Dry beans, whole peas and chickpeas need to be soaked before they are cooked. Lentils and split
peas do not need to be soaked before they are cooked.
Before soaking dry pulses, remove any shrivelled or broken seeds or any foreign matter such as
dried soil or pebbles, then place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Place dried pulses
in a deep container, cover them with water and let them stand for 8 – 10 hours.
12. Why is teamwork important in a commercial kitchen? Provide examples for typical
communication requirements to ensure efficient preparation, cooking and service of food items:
Importance of teamwork
Teams invariably outperform individuals if they are working effectively. When groups come
together to solve a problem, they come up with more creative and flexible solutions than could
individuals. In a restaurant, excellent food and service is always a team effort. If the meal is not
well prepared or if the service is poor, the customer may not enjoy the dining experience. All
members of the team have a role in making the customers experience memorable.
13. Lunch service has concluded. You have various foods in left your miseen place and your
workstation needs to be cleaned for the next shift. List the processes required to store left-over
foods correctly and the requirements to clean and sanitise your section to meet food safety
standards.
The recipe below yields 3 portions. Calculate the required ingredients to yield 18 portions and enter
the results in the grey marked fields:
Accompaniments 2.000 ea 12 ea
Outcome S NYS
Trainer Comments
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Is resubmission required Yes No
Trainer signature
Student signature
Trainer Comments
I have been provided with feedback on the evidence I have submitted. I have been informed
of the assessment result and the reasons for the decision.
Student signature
The student has been provided with feedback and informed of the assessment result and
the reasons for the decision.