SITHCCC034 — Work effectively in a commercial kitchen

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What an assessment for SITHCCC034 must cover

34 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Organise and prepare for food service or production.

1.1Calculate ingredient quantities according to recipes and specifications.
1.2Follow mise en place list for food preparation and service.
1.3Follow instructions about menu requirements, workgroup and job roles.
1.4Follow a work schedule to maximise efficiency, taking into consideration time, resources and the roles and responsibilities of other team members.
1.5Complete food organisation and preparation according to different workgroup, food production and service requirements.

2 Cook menu items for food service or production.

2.1Select and use appropriate commercial equipment to produce menu items in line with manufacturer specifications.
2.2Cook menu items according to menu type and service style, using appropriate cookery methods.
2.3Work supportively as part of a kitchen team in a manner that promotes cooperation and good relationships.
2.4Follow workplace safety and hygiene procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements.
2.5Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the work environment.

3 Complete end of shift requirements.

3.1Complete end of shift procedures according to organisational practices.
3.2Store food items appropriately to minimise food spoilage, contamination and waste, and label according to organisational procedures.
3.3Participate in post-shift debrief or handover, encouraging, acknowledging and acting on constructive feedback.

4 Deal effectively with conflict in the kitchen.

4.1Respect differences in personal values and beliefs, linguistic and cultural differences and their importance in the development of relationships.
4.2Identify conflict encountered in the workplace.
4.3Seek assistance from workgroup members when conflicts arise and suggest possible ways of dealing with them as appropriate or refer them to the appropriate person.

Performance evidence

safely and hygienically prepare and serve menu items to industry and organisational quality standards for a minimum of 12 complete service periods in a commercial kitchen that cover a combination of: breakfast, dinner, lunch
during the above service periods: integrate technical and other skills to respond to multiple demands simultaneously; respond to special customer requests; perform designated kitchen roles as part of a team to achieve production requirements; work professionally, undertaking tasks according to team responsibilities and organisational requirements; prepare, plate and present dishes as directed within the typical workplace time constraints of a commercial kitchen.

Knowledge evidence

culinary terms commonly used in the industry
characteristics of different foods from all main food categories
features and interpretation of standard recipes
basic principles and methods of cookery
established roles and responsibilities in food preparation and production processes
strategies for dealing with conflict in the workplace: identifying, reporting, seeking assistance
organisational procedures for: planning, preparing and storing food; end of shift: cleaning procedures, post-shift debrief or handover, preparing work area for the next food service or production period, restocking, storing food items, updating stock inventory; workplace safety and hygiene
essential principles and practices related to: food safety and hygiene; kitchen safety and cleanliness; safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment in use.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: locate information in production instructions, task sheets in work schedules, and standard recipes.
Writing skills: write a list of tasks to be completed as part of the food production process.
Numeracy skills: measure quantities of ingredients using simple measuring instruments.
Learning skills: identify organisational requirements that apply to own and workplace safety, productivity and hygiene procedures.
Problem-solving skills: respond to problems in the preparation and cooking process.
Teamwork skills: work cooperatively with others to support timely and quality food service; work safely in the kitchen, supporting a safe environment for self and others.
Self-management skills: respond to multiple demands simultaneously to support live service and production period; deal with pressure of work and kitchen conditions.
Technology skills: use a range of commercial kitchen equipment when preparing different menu types based on standard recipes.

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What does an assessment tool for SITHCCC034 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHCCC034 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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