SITHKOP012 — Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

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68 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 42 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 Identify recipe requirements.

1.1Identify lifestyle, medical or religious recipe requirements of different customer groups.
1.2Follow dietary advice provided by other professionals where relevant.
1.3Identify key health and legal consequences of ignoring special dietary requirements of customers.

2 Develop recipes for special diets.

2.1Select a variety of suitable foods and recipes to meet specific requirements.
2.2Identify appropriate combinations of food to meet macro- and micro-nutrient requirements.
2.3Develop recipes that balance nutritional requirements and variety.
2.4Recommend food preparation, cooking and storage methods to maximise nutritional value of food.

3 Cost and document special recipes.

3.1Calculate expenditure items to determine production costs of recipes.
3.2Calculate portion yields and costs from ingredients.
3.3Assess cost-effectiveness of proposed dishes against budgetary constraints.

4 Monitor suitability of special recipes.

4.1Use feedback from customers and others to determine suitability of recipes.
4.2Analyse the suitability of recipes against dietary goals, nutritional requirements and customer needs.
4.3Adjust recipes based on feedback and suitability.

Performance evidence

develop recipes that comply with the dietary and nutritional guidelines for at least eight of the following groups: adolescents, athletes, children, defence force personnel, elderly people, people in health care, ill or injured people, people with nutritional and energy requirements due to physical condition, people in areas affected by disaster or environmental extremes, people in remote areas
two of the above eight recipes must reflect one or more lifestyle dietary requirements
four of the above eight recipes must address one or more medical dietary requirements
two of the above eight recipes must address one or more religious dietary requirements
develop above recipes demonstrating: methods for responding to feedback and adjusting recipes
develop above recipes demonstrating: basic principles and practices of nutrition

Knowledge evidence

culinary terms and common trade names for substitute ingredients used to produce dishes for special dietary requirements
culinary terms and common trade names for ingredients suitable for meeting different nutritional needs
culinary terms and common trade names for ingredients that cause common allergic reactions
culinary terms and common trade names for food additives and preservatives
main types, culinary characteristics and ingredients of special diets that are part of contemporary Australian society: lifestyle
main types, culinary characteristics and ingredients of special diets that are part of contemporary Australian society: medical
main types, culinary characteristics and ingredients of special diets that are part of contemporary Australian society: religious
characteristics of special dietary requirements of customer groups mentioned in the performance evidence
role of other professionals who may be involved in recipe planning for customers: allied health professionals
role of other professionals who may be involved in recipe planning for customers: dietitians
role of other professionals who may be involved in recipe planning for customers: medical specialists
role of other professionals who may be involved in recipe planning for customers: nutritionists
main types and characteristics of drug-food interactions
main types and characteristics of food allergy
main types and characteristics of food intolerance
main types and characteristics of religious dietary sanctions
key health, legal and reputational consequences of failing to address special requirements, including: allergic reactions
key health, legal and reputational consequences of failing to address special requirements, including: anaphylaxis
key health, legal and reputational consequences of failing to address special requirements, including: food sensitivity or intolerance reactions
key health, legal and reputational consequences of failing to address special requirements, including: customer preferences and aversions
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: vitamins
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: minerals
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: fibre
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: carbohydrates
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: fats
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: protein
basic principles and practices of nutrition: nutrient groups and their food sources: water
basic principles and practices of nutrition: influences on food choice
basic principles and practices of nutrition: food labelling and interpretation
basic principles and practices of nutrition: role and implications of using food additives and preservatives
basic principles and practices of nutrition: health implications of food choices
basic principles and practices of nutrition: role of good nutrition in avoiding dietary diseases
basic principles and practices of nutrition: effects of various cooking methods and food storage on nutrients
basic principles and practices of nutrition: primary components and recommendations of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, in particular those for older Australians, children and adolescents and their use in recipe planning
methods and formulas for calculating portion yields and costs from ingredients: standard measures
methods and formulas for calculating portion yields and costs from ingredients: standard yield tests
methods and formulas for calculating portion yields and costs from ingredients: food cost percentage
methods and formulas for calculating portion yields and costs from ingredients: budgeted sales price
methods and formulas for calculating portion yields and costs from ingredients: GST addition or subtraction
methods to gain feedback on suitability of recipes: discussion with colleagues
methods to gain feedback on suitability of recipes: discussion with customers
methods to gain feedback on suitability of recipes: consultation with other professionals

Foundation skills

Writing skills: write recipes and recommendations for cooking methods.
Oral communication skills: listen and respond to routine customer feedback and ask questions of health and other professionals to inform recipe choice.
Numeracy skills: calculate the cost of producing dishes.
Learning skills: research information on emerging dietary trends.
Problem-solving skills: identify budgetary constraints and adjust recipes to suit.
Planning and organising skills: access and sort information required for recipe planning to coordinate a timely and efficient development process.
Technology skills: use computers and software programs to cost and document recipes.

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