SITHKOP013 - Student Assessment Tool
SITHKOP013 - Student Assessment Tool
Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 3
Assessment for this unit................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing for assessment................................................................................................................. 3
Student assessment agreement....................................................................................................... 4
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions.......................................................................................6
Assessment Task 2: Food Production Plan and team meeting.......................................................12
Information for students............................................................................................................... 12
Student Assessment Tasks SITHKOP013 - Plan Cooking Operations
Introduction
Welcome to the Student Assessment Tool for SITHKOP013 - Plan Cooking Operations. These
tasks have been designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have learnt
during your course.
Please ensure that you read the instructions provided with these tasks carefully. You should also
follow the advice provided in the Hospitality Works Student User Guide. The Student User Guide
provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.
Student Assessment Tasks SITHKOP013 - Plan Cooking Operations
• Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions. You must successfully answer all questions
• Assessment Task 2: Create a Food Production Plan and conduct a team meeting.
Supporting resources: Supporting resources include templates, journals, workbooks and portfolios
which can be used to support you in providing evidence of your competence. Your assessor will
provide you with these documents before you begin your assessment tasks. For this unit, the
supporting resources comprise:
Once you have read through the assessment tasks and are satisfied that you are clear on the
requirements and submission dates, complete and sign a Student Assessment Agreement. Your
assessor will countersign the agreement and keep it on file. You will find a Student Assessment
Agreement in Appendix C of your Hospitality Works Student User Guide or Peach Institute will
provide you with one.
Remember to check your Hospitality Works Student User Guide for information about:
• submitting assessments
• assessment appeals
• re-assessment guidelines
• responding to written questions.
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Student Assessment Tasks SITHKOP013 - Plan Cooking Operations
Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit? Yes No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed Yes No
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Date 5.4.24
Assessment Task
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Feedback
Date 05.04.24
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
correctly
submit a completed cover sheet with your work o avoid sharing your
Assessment information
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Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in
Appendix A of the Hospitality Works Student User Guide. Refer to the
appendix for information on:
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work.
A template is provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if
•
Peach Institute has provided you with an assessment cover sheet, please
• ensure that you use that.
Activities
Complete the following activities.
1. Provide a detailed description of each of the following found in a Food Production Plan.
Mise en place lists This plan outlines the preparation of ingredients and tools before the
cooking process begins. It includes chopping, measuring, and
arranging ingredients, as well as setting up equipment.
Equipment lists This document lists all the tools and machinery needed for food
production. It may include items like ovens, mixers, knives, and
specific utensils, often with quantities and specifications.
Purchase orders These are official documents sent to suppliers to order necessary
ingredients or equipment. They detail the type, quantity, and price of
items, and often include delivery dates.
Staff allocations
This plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of each staff member
in the food production process. It includes work schedules, task
assignments, and may also include training requirements.
2. Provide an outline of the food production processes that take place for each of the
following stages:
Food items received This stage involves the inspection and acceptance of raw materials
from suppliers and ingredients delivered to the food production facility. It includes
checking for quality, quantity, and freshness of the items received.
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Student Assessment Tasks SITHKOP013 - Plan Cooking Operations
Mise en place This process refers to the preparation and organization of all
necessary ingredients, tools, and equipment before starting the
cooking process. It involves measuring, cutting, chopping, and
arranging ingredients to ensure a smooth workflow during cooking.
Food preparation This stage involves the actual cooking and assembly of the food
items. It includes following recipes, cooking techniques, and
portioning the food. Preparing also involves seasoning, marinating,
and mixing ingredients to enhance flavors.
This process involves applying heat to the prepared ingredients to
transform them into cooked food. It includes various cooking
Cooking stage
methods such as boiling, frying, baking, grilling, or steaming,
depending on the recipe and desired outcome.
Food storage After cooking, food needs to be stored properly to maintain its
quality and safety. This stage involves cooling, packaging, and
storing the cooked food in appropriate containers or refrigeration
units to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth.
Food reconstitution This process refers to the rehydration or reconstitution of
dehydrated or concentrated food items. It involves adding water or
other liquids to restore the original texture and flavor of the food
before serving.
Re-thermalisation of In this stage, previously cooked and stored food is reheated to the
food appropriate serving temperature. It ensures that the food is safe to
consume and maintains its quality before being served to
customers.
Food service from The final stage involves presenting the prepared food to customers.
kitchen It includes plating, garnishing, and arranging the food attractively.
Serving also involves providing appropriate portion sizes and
ensuring that the food is served at the correct temperature.
3. Discuss HACCP and identify the critical control points in food production where food
hazards must be controlled.
ensuring that all potential allergens are labelled on a food or that the garbage bins are
cleaned and sanitised weekly. The result of applying a CCP should be to prevent,
eliminate or minimise the risk of a hazard to a safe and acceptable level.
A la carte
Individual dishes are ordered from a menu. Each dish is priced
separately. Customers have a wide variety of choices.
Buffet
Food is displayed on a table or counter, and customers serve
themselves. There is a wide selection of dishes available.
5. When preparing dishes in a commercial kitchen there are many important factors that must
be considered in regard to food preparation requirements. For each of the following factors,
discuss three (3) food preparation requirements you must take into consideration.
Menu items
Specify the particular dishes and recipes that will be featured on
the menu.
- Each menu item's necessary ingredients, culinary procedures,
and preparation time should be
consider.
Portion control
Determine the portion size for each menu item
Special customer Adapt to the specific demands and needs of our customers.
requests - Consider things like customization options, substitutions, and
changes to menu items
Standard recipes
Use standard recipes to ensure consistency and quality of food
preparation.
Standard recipes
- Consider things like oven availability, oven settings, and oven
scaling for different batch sizes.
Determine the time available for food preparation and service.
- Consider things like meal times, rush hours, and the need to
prepare or cook in advance
Timeframe
Consider things like meal times, rush hours, and the need to
prepare or cook in advance
6. Outline the processes for ordering and purchasing stock using both of the following
avenues:
Ordering through a
central stock ordering
system Ordering through a central stock ordering system involves using a
centralized platform or software to manage and streamline the stock
ordering process. This system typically includes a database of
available products, supplier information, and inventory levels. When
placing an order, the buyer accesses the system, selects the desired
items, and submits the order electronically. The system then
Student’s name:
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Assessor signature:
Assessor name:
Date:
Date 05.04.24
Assessment Task
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Feedback
Date 5.04.24
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
This unit of competency requires that you develop a Food Production Plan for four (4) of the
following food service styles:
• à la carte
• buffet
• à la carte
• buffet
• set menu or table d’hôte
• bulk cooking operations
• functions or events
Your Food Production Plan must include:
Case Study
You are employed as the Head Chef of the café at the Blue Healer Hotel and
Spa. The kitchen team consists of yourself as the Head Chef, fulltime chef
Navneet, sous chefs Chris and Alicia, part-time kitchen porters Josh and Carla,
and the restaurant employs casual wait staff.
The café offers a section of the menu dedicated to health conscious dishes
including both vegetarian and vegan options.
The main demographic of the café is hotel guests, health conscious university
students and locals.
The café operates from 6am to 2pm, 7 days a week, and has seating for 20
people inside, and another 30 seats outside in the alfresco dining area. This area
can be extended to accommodate another 20 seats if required for events.
Below is a guide to the skills and knowledge you must demonstrate when compiling
your Food Production Plan. We have provided a number of documents to assist you
and you will find these in your Student Food Production Plan Template.
• interpreting recipes
• determining food production requirements
• selecting food production processes
• selecting and using in-house food production system
• ensuring that food preparation equipment is ready for use
• developing a kitchen workflow schedule
• developing a mise en place list
• calculating food supplies required
• checking stock levels and ordering food supplies using purchase orders
• ensuring food safety in food production processes, and documenting
• allocating job tasks and staffing
• planning production sequence
In your Student Food Production Plan Template, you will find some detailed
information about providing evidence, and the preparation and planning documents
you must complete.
Your assessor will complete an Assessment Criteria checklist to ensure you have
adequately covered all requirements for this task.
• Stay in touch with your assessor. Ask questions, raise issues, check in,
communicate.
Most importantly, ask for help if you are having trouble!
Finalise your Student Food Production Plan. Ensure that all documents are
clear and complete. It should include the following completed
documents:
Task 1:
Develop a Food Production Plan for four (4) of the following food service styles:
à la carte
buffet
Responded to feedback
Comments:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
2.3 Developed list of required equipment for food
production:
Analysed all recipes, production systems, and
cooking methods to create a comprehensive list of
equipment and supplies required Identified: o
Equipment or supplies required o Special
requirements, e.g., volume or size of equipment,
etc.
o Allocated equipment to recipe based on
production system and cookery method
being used
Comments:
S NS S NS S NS S NS
3. Participant planned kitchen operations:
Comments:
Assessor name:
Date: 05.04.24
Unit name:
Qualification name:
Result
Feedback
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.