SITHFAB030 — Prepare and serve cocktails

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What an assessment for SITHFAB030 must cover

29 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Promote cocktails to customers and take orders.

1.1Use display materials to promote cocktails.
1.2Offer customers accurate information about the style and range of cocktails available and encourage their purchase in line with house policy.
1.3Check and identify specific customer preferences and take orders.
1.4Make recommendations and suggestions to assist customers with drink selection, and promote or upsell products.

2 Prepare cocktails.

2.1Select appropriate cocktail glassware and equipment and use according to manufacturer instructions, organisational procedures and industry standards.
2.2Make cocktails correctly and efficiently according to organisational and traditional recipes.
2.3Consider visual appeal, texture, flavour and required temperature in preparing cocktails.
2.4Experiment with creative and complementary combinations of alcoholic and non alcoholic ingredients to develop new cocktails.
2.5Evaluate presentation of cocktails and make adjustments before serving.

3 Serve cocktails.

3.1Present cocktails attractively and maximise visual appeal.
3.2Use garnishes and decorations according to organisational and traditional standards.
3.3Avoid wastage and spillage during service.

Performance evidence

use organisational-specific and traditional recipes to prepare cocktails over at least three service periods
prepare and present at least two different cocktails to meet customer requirements, using each of the following methods: blended, built, floated, muddled, shaken, stirred
prepare and present above cocktails: using accompaniments and garnishes decoratively; maintaining consistent quality, volume and appearance; in line with organisational procedures; using correct equipment, ingredients and standard measures for preparation; working to commercial timeframes.

Knowledge evidence

major types of alcoholic ingredients, their characteristics and origins: spirits and liqueurs; vermouths, bitters and fortified wines
current trends and customer preferences for cocktails
popular types of cocktails and their characteristics, recipes, preparation techniques and service: black velvet, bloody Mary, brandy Alexander, brandy crusta, champagne cocktail, cosmopolitan, daiquiri, espresso martini, grasshopper, Long Island iced tea, margarita, martini, mimosa, mojito, negroni, old fashioned, piña colada, screwdriver, Singapore sling, tequila sunrise, Tom Collins, whisky sour, white Russian
recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards for organisation-specific cocktails
options to meet specific customer preferences relating to: brand, garnishes, glassware, ice, mixers, strength
organisational standards for: glassware used for cocktail presentation; garnishes and decorations used to enhance cocktails
operational features and uses of cocktail making equipment.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: read cocktail menus, brochures, price lists, promotional materials, and organisational and traditional recipes.
Oral communication skills: use active listening and open and closed probe questioning to determine customer preferences and offer suitable products; provide clear and accurate information on cocktails tailored to the customer.
Numeracy skills: calculate ingredient quantities when preparing cocktails.
Learning skills: take customer feedback into account when developing new and appealing cocktails.
Problem-solving skills: identify deficiencies in cocktail quality and make adjustments to ensure a quality product.
Planning and organising skills: sequence the preparation of cocktails to efficiently serve customers.
Self-management skills: manage own speed, timing and productivity.

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What does an assessment tool for SITHFAB030 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHFAB030 needs to address all 29 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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