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SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes
- September 3, 2021
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Unit application and prerequisites
| UNIT CODE | SITHCCC012 |
| UNIT TITLE | Prepare poultry dishes |
| APPLICATION | SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook a range of poultry dishes following standard recipes. It requires the ability to select, prepare and portion poultry, and to use relevant equipment, cookery and food storage methods. The unit applies to cooks working in hospitality and catering organisations. This could include restaurants, educational institutions, health establishments, defence forces, cafeterias, kiosks, cafes, residential caterers, in flight and other transport caterers, and event and function caterers. It applies to individuals who work under the guidance of more senior chefs. They demonstrate autonomy and judgement to complete routine activities and take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
| PREREQUISITE UNIT | SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety |
| COMPETENCY FIELD | Commercial Cookery and Catering |
| UNIT SECTOR | Hospitality |
Elements and performance criteria
| ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
| Select ingredients. | Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.Identify and select poultry products and other ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements. |
| Select, prepare and use equipment. | Select type and size of knives and other equipment suitable to requirements.Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.Use knives and other equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions. |
| Portion and prepare ingredients. | Thaw frozen poultry according to food safety guidelines as required.Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.Weigh and measure ingredients and create portions according to recipe.Use poultry preparation techniques according to recipe requirements.Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared. |
| Cook poultry dishes. | Follow standard recipes to select and use cookery methods for poultry. Prepare poultry accompaniments and add marinades as required.Make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility. |
| Present poultry dishes. | Carve poultry using appropriate tools and techniques, taking account of meat and bone structure and waste minimisation.Portion and serve poultry according to recipe requirements.Add sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes and regional variations.Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation as required.Store dishes in appropriate environmental conditions. Clean work area, and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations, and cost-reduction initiatives. |
Foundation skills
| FOUNDATION SKILLS | |
| Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
| SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
| Reading skills to: | locate information in food preparation lists and standard recipes to determine food preparation requirements locate and read date codes and rotation labels on food products. |
| Writing skills to: | |
| Oral communication skills to: | |
| Numeracy skills to: | calculate the number of portions determine cooking times and temperatures. |
| Learning skills to: | |
| Problem-solving skills to: | evaluate quality of poultry and finished dishes and make adjustments to ensure a quality product adjust taste and appearance of food products according to identified deficiencies. |
| Initiative and enterprise skills to: | |
| Teamwork skills to: | |
| Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently sequence the stages of food preparation and production. |
| Self-management skills to: | manage own speed, timing and productivity. |
| Technology skills to: | use food preparation and cooking equipment. |
| RANGE OF CONDITIONS | |
| Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
| Food quality adjustments must involve consideration of factors relating to: | taste temperature texture. |
| Adjusting presentation must involve consideration of: | accompaniments and garnishes that maximise visual appeal: balance colour contrast plating food for practicality of: customer consumption service wiping drips and spills. |
| Environmental conditions must ensure appropriate: | atmosphere humidity light packaging temperature use of containers ventilation. |
| UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION | SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes |
| LINKS | Companion Volume Implementation Guide |
Performance evidence
| TITLE | Assessment Requirements for SITHCCC012 Prepare poultry dishes |
| PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE | Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and: follow standard recipes to prepare poultry dishes using each of the following poultry items: chicken duck feathered game turkey use each of the following poultry preparation techniques at least once when preparing above poultry dishes, as appropriate: barding de boning marinating rolling trussing stuffing trimming prepare the required poultry dishes using each of the following cookery methods at least once: braising deep frying grilling poaching roasting sautéing stewing prepare above food for at least six different customers: within commercial time constraints and deadlines reflecting required quantities to be produced following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing poultry responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements. |
Knowledge evidence
| KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE | Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit: culinary terms and trade names for: ingredients commonly used in the production of different poultry dishes a variety of classical and contemporary poultry dishes different cuts of poultry and styles of cooking contents of stock date codes and rotation labels characteristics of poultry products and poultry dishes: appearance fat content freshness and other quality indicators nutritional value taste texture historical and cultural origin of different poultry products and poultry dishes essential characteristics of poultry types listed in the performance evidence and cuts preparation techniques for different cuts and types of poultry specified in the performance evidence cookery methods for different cuts and types of poultry specified in the performance evidence equipment used to produce poultry dishes: knife care and maintenance essential features and functions safe operating practices mise en place requirements for poultry dishes appropriate environmental conditions for storing poultry products and dishes to: ensure food safety optimise shelf life safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce poultry dishes. |
Assessment conditions
| ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS | Skills must be demonstrated in an operational commercial kitchen. This can be: an industry workplace a simulated industry environment, such as a training kitchen servicing customers. Assessment must ensure access to: fixtures and large equipment: commercial: blenders and food mills food processors planetary mixers commercial grade work benches (1.5 m/person) commercial ovens with trays (one per two persons) commercial refrigeration facilities: cool room and/or fridge freezer deep-fryer designated storage areas for dry goods and perishables double sink gas, electric or induction stove tops (two burners per person) hot plate or griddle salamander or other form of griller (one per four persons) storage facilities: shelving trays small equipment: baking sheets and trays containers for hot and cold food cutting boards food handler gloves graters knife sharpening equipment sharpening steels and stones knives and cleavers: boning knives carving knives chef knives utility knives measurers: metric calibrated measuring jugs measuring spoons portion control scoops meat mallet oven mitts pans and pots for small and large production: stainless steel, cast iron, iron and non-stick fry pans large and small pots scoops, skimmers and spiders scales sets of stainless steel bowls small utensils: flour and drum sieves peelers, corers and slicers strainers and chinois scrapers spatulas tongs and serving utensils whisks: fine stainless steel wire coarse stainless steel wire service-ware: platters, dishes, and bowls cutlery and serving utensils spoons: large plain and slotted metal spoons ladles in a variety of sizes serving spoons wooden spoons temperature probes thermometers cleaning materials and equipment: cleaning cloths commercial cleaning and sanitising agents and chemicals for cleaning commercial kitchens, equipment and food storage areas dustpans and brooms garbage bins and bags hand towel dispenser and hand towels mops and buckets separate hand basin and antiseptic liquid soap dispenser for hand washing sponges, brushes and scourers tea towels organisational specifications: equipment manufacturer instructions current commercial stock control procedures and documentation for ordering, monitoring and maintaining stock mise en place lists, menus, standard recipes, and recipes for special dietary requirements ordering and docketing paperwork food safety plans guidelines relating to food disposal, storage and presentation requirements safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning agents and chemicals diverse and comprehensive range of poultry as specified in the performance evidence industry-realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers; these can be: staff and customers in an industry workplace during the assessment process; or individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation. Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and: have achieved the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery to assess this unit as part of a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery qualification; and have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency. |