SITHCCC031 — Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes

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What an assessment for SITHCCC031 must cover

41 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Select ingredients for vegetarian and vegan dishes.

1.1Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
1.2Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
1.3Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
1.4Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.

2 Select, prepare and use equipment.

2.1Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
2.2Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
2.3Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.

3 Portion and prepare ingredients.

3.1Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
3.2Weigh and measure ingredients and create portions according to recipe.
3.3Ensure ingredients for vegetarian and vegan dishes are prepared and stored to avoid contact with animal products.
3.4Clean and cut ingredients as required using basic culinary cuts according to culinary standards.
3.5Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.

4 Cook vegetarian and vegan dishes.

4.1Follow standard recipes to select and use relevant cookery methods according to recipe.
4.2Select and add accompaniments suited to the dish.
4.3Make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.

5 Present and store vegetarian and vegan dishes.

5.1Present dishes attractively on appropriate service-ware.
5.2Add dips, sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes.
5.3Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.
5.4Store prepared food in appropriate environmental conditions.
5.5Clean work area and dispose of, or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Performance evidence

complete mise en place activities and follow standard recipes, using each of the following cookery methods at least once, to prepare at least eight finished dishes (at least once across preparation of the eight dishes): boiling, braising, deep and shallow frying, poaching, steaming, grilling, blanching, roasting, stewing
use each of the following types of products at least once when preparing four of the above dishes for vegetarian consumption (at least once across preparation of the four dishes): vegetables and fruit: dried, fresh, frozen, fermented; dairy products; nuts and seeds; arborio rice; eggs; grains and pulses; legumes
use each of the following types of products at least once when preparing four of the above dishes for vegan consumption (at least once across preparation of the four dishes): vegetables and fruit: dried, fresh, frozen, fermented; dairy substitutes: coconut products, plant-based milks, cashew cheese, butter alternatives, soy-based cheese; meat substitutes: portion control cuts, mince; tofu: firm, silken, emulsion; egg substitutes: flax eggs, chia
prepare, plate and present two portions each of the four vegetarian and four vegan finished dishes above: within commercial time constraints and deadlines; following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing different food types.

Knowledge evidence

culinary terms and trade names for ingredients used in standard recipes for vegetarian and vegan dishes, relating to: convenience products: meat substitutes, dairy substitutes, egg substitutes; fresh products
contents of date codes and rotation labels for stock
characteristics of different vegetarian and vegan dishes: appearance and presentation, balance, colour, contrast, contemporary variations, freshness and other quality indicators, taste, texture
characteristics of ingredients used in preparing vegetarian and vegan dishes
accompaniments and sauces for vegetarian and vegan dishes
historical and cultural origin of different vegetarian and vegan dishes and products
cookery methods for vegetarian and vegan dishes listed in the performance evidence
food safety risks associated with raw egg products and alternative egg products
mise en place requirements for vegetarian and vegan dishes
appropriate environmental conditions for storing food products to: ensure food safety, optimise shelf life
safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: locate information in standard recipes to determine food preparation requirements; locate and read date codes and rotation labels on food products.
Writing skills: label vegetarian and vegan food items.
Numeracy skills: calculate the number of portions; determine cooking times and temperatures.
Problem-solving skills: evaluate quality of ingredients and finished dishes and make adjustments to ensure a quality product; adjust taste, texture and appearance of food products according to identified deficiencies.
Planning and organising skills: efficiently sequence the stages of food preparation and production.
Self-management skills: manage own speed, timing and productivity.

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What does an assessment tool for SITHCCC031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHCCC031 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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