SITHCCC043 — Work effectively as a cook

1 Organise and prepare for food service or production.

• 1.1Determine and calculate ingredient quantities to meet organisational requirements for quality and style according to recipes and specifications.
• 1.2Complete mise en place lists that are clear, complete and appropriate to the situation.
• 1.3Liaise with other team members about menu requirements, workgroup and job roles.
• 1.4Follow a work flow 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 and present 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, adjusting where required.
• 2.3Adjust menu items and ingredients to meet special requests or dietary requirements of customers.
• 2.4Produce menu items to meet customer expectations of quality, appeal of presentation and timeliness of delivery.
• 2.5Work supportively as part of a kitchen team and delegate tasks appropriately, in a manner that promotes cooperation and good relationships.
• 2.6Follow workplace safety and hygiene procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements.
• 2.7Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the work environment.

3 Complete end of shift requirements.

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

4 Deal effectively with issues, problems and 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 issues, problems and conflict encountered in the workplace.
• 4.3Seek assistance from workgroup members when issues, problems and conflict arise and suggest possible ways of dealing with them as appropriate or refer them to the appropriate person.

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