Assessments

Unit Code: - SITHCCC001

Unit Name: - Use food preparation equipment

Assessment for this Unit of Details

Competency/Cluster
Assessment 1 Written Test
Assessment 2

Assessment conducted in this instance: Assessment 1 2

Assessment Guidelines
What will be assessed
The purpose of this assessment is to assess your knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and
performance criteria of this unit:
 meaning and role of mise en place in the process of preparing, cooking and presenting food
 essential features and functions of, and safe operating practices and maintenance requirements for, the following
equipment used in food preparation:
o commercial:
 blenders
 food processors
 graters
 mixers
o knife sharpening equipment
o sharpening steels and stones
o knives:
 butcher and boning
 chef
 filleting
 palette
 utility
 vegetable
o measures
o peelers, corers, and slicers
o scales
o thermometers
o whisks
 food safety practices for handling different food types
 cleaning practices and agents suitable to range of equipment in use
 precision cuts used in a commercial kitchen:
o brunoise
o chiffonnade
o concasse
o jardinière
o julienne
o macédoine
o mirepoix
o paysanne
 safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to prepare:
o dairy products
o dry goods
o fruit
o general food items:
o meat
o poultry
o seafood
o vegetables
 safe operational practices for maintenance and minor adjustments of equipment:
o adjusting blades
o oiling machines.
Place/Location where assessment will be conducted
AITT Training Kitchen and AITT Class Room

Reasonable Adjustments- Refer to P.15 on Assessment instructions for students document

RPL- Refer to P.7 on Assessment instructions for students document

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Resource Requirements
Pen, paper, calculator

Instructions for assessment including WHS requirements

You are required to address each question in this assessment.
Once you have completed all questions, check all responses and calculations.
Your trainer will be providing you with feedback.

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Assessment 1
Your task:
Answer the following questions. All questions must be addressed to demonstrate
competence.

1. Explain the meaning of the following terms in an effective kitchen operation:

Term Meaning in a kitchen operation

A) Mise-en-place

B) Workflow
planning

2. Match the following equipment with the tasks they would be used for with lines:

Equipment Used to prepare

Blender Preparing a pizza dough
Food Processor Parmesan for a pasta dish
Grater Making breadcrumbs from stale bread
Mixer To puree a soup

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3. What is the purpose of the following pieces of equipment? How are they used?

Equipment Purpose Instruction for use

Sharpening steel

Sharpening stone

4. Connect the correct cutting application with the relevant knife

Type of knife Cutting application

Chef’s knife (French knife) Trimming, turning and peeling
Filleting knife Turning and carving
Bread knife Larger cuts, slicing, dicing and chopping
Boning knife Trimming and boning
Paring or utility knife Large flat knife for spreading butter and other
condiments
Turning knife Removing the meat and skin from fish
Butcher’s knife Serrated edge for slicing bread or tomatoes
Palette knife Long, slightly curved knife for slicing meat

5. Provide an example of how each of the following equipment is used in a kitchen when preparing
or cooking foods including adjustments where required:

Equipment Examples for use in a kitchen

Measures

Peelers, corers, and

slicers

Mandoline

Scales

Thermometers

Whisks

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6. List 5 general requirements for the legal, safe and hygienic use of equipment including
provisions for reporting any issues:

Requirements
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7. Describe the dimensions of the following cuts and provide an example dish that uses each cut

Cut Description and dimensions Example

Brunoise

Julienne

Mirepoix

Jardinière

Paysanne

Macédoine

Concassé

Chiffonade

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8. Give three (3) examples of how you could use vegetable trimmings economically:

Trimmings Use
1

9. Indicate the correct order for the steps needed to clean a whole fresh fish, received fresh from
the supplier:

Cleaning procedures and storage for further preparation

Gut the fish by making an incision in the belly from the vent to the gills. Be careful not to
damage the gall bladder.
Remove any scales by using a fish scaler or by scraping the fish with the back of the knife.

1 Sanitise workbench, board and utensils, prepare sanitised bowls and trays for fish and
trimmings etc.
Store on a perforated tray with ice and a drip tray, cover and label with description, name,
date.
Wash the fish to remove any excess scales and then pat dry.

Wash the fish under cold running water to remove all traces of blood and any excesses from
the gut to ensure the fish is thoroughly cleaned.

10. Indicate the correct order for the steps involved in crumbing fish fillets:

Sequential steps for crumbing

Add flour (remove excess)
Crumbs (coat and slightly pat for better adherence)
1 Dry food items
Egg wash (remove excess)
Season
Store flat with grease proof paper between layers

11. Provide an example for the use of each of the following by-products:

By-product Example for use (i.e. Mince)

A) Fish carcasses

B) Meat off-cuts

C) Poultry
carcasses

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12. Provide 5 examples of how you can help prevent food poisoning by maintaining hygiene
standards for equipment:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

13. Calculation

Complete the following recipe conversion for each quantity adjusted for 10 portions each:
Hint: If you divide the quantity by 4 you will know the requirements for 1 portion
Requirements for 4 Requirements for 10
Item Specification portions portions
Asian Vermicelli 0.030 kg 0.075 kg
Dried Mushrooms 0.002 kg
Onion 0.050 kg
Garlic 0.004 kg
Green Prawn Meat 0.100 kg

14. What are the specific points of care when cleaning blenders, food processors and mixers to
prevent potential health hazards? List the cleaner you would use and where you would use a
sanitiser:

Equipment Points of care Cleaning Is

Chemical used Sanitiser
used? Y/N
Blender

Food
Processor

Mixer

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15. List 4 examples of safety aspects which must be considered when using or cleaning
equipment:

1.

2.

3.

4.

16. You intend to use the meat slicer to cut salami. The machine won’t start. What should you check
and what should you do if you cannot resolve the problem?

17. Provide 6 examples of how you can reduce environmental impacts and save energy and resources in a
commercial kitchen environment:

Examples for measures you can take to reduce environmental impacts, save energy and resources
1.

2.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

18. Connect the correct preparation method with the relevant type of batter:

Beer Batter Make a well with the flour, ferment yeast in a little milk. When risen add the
rest of the ingredients. Prove, knock back and then draw the floured item
through the batter – Used for desserts, fish, and meat.

Yeast Batter Sift flour and cornflour, work in iced water and egg white to batter consistency.
Used for seafood and vegetables

Tempura Sift flour, add salt, egg and beer slowly to form a smooth batter. Add the water
Batter to adjust the consistency – Used for desserts and fish.

19. Read the following recipe and answer the questions below:

AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD

Key Ingredient: Avocado, orange

Key Skills: Knife skills, dressing preparation
Equipment Needs: Bowl, chef’s knife, pan, whisk
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: **
Serves 2

Ingredients:
50g Carrots
½ Coral lettuce
30g Celery
30g Leek
50g Capsicum
400g Orange

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1 Avocado
2 White bread slices
40g Butter
40mL Vinaigrette

Preparation Steps:
Wash, peel re-wash the carrots. Wash the lettuce, celery, leek and capsicum. Tear the
lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a colander in the fridge. Cut the carrots, celery,
leek and capsicum into julienne. Segment the orange. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the
stone and peel the avocado. Slice into half moon shapes. Cut the bread into ~5mm squares.
Prepare the vinaigrette
Cooking Steps:
1. Blanch and refresh the celery, leek, carrots and capsicum
2. Clarify the butter. Add the croutons and fry until browned and crisp. Drain on
absorbent paper

Plating:
1. Layer the avocado and orange segments on a chilled plate
2. Place the remaining ingredients into a bowl and dress the salad. Place in the middle
of the plate and garnish as desired

Questions:
A. How many serves will this recipe yield?

Response: _______________________

B. How much time will you need to plan to prepare, cook and plate this salad, if plating will
take 3 minutes?

Response: _______________________

C. The recipe lists for equipment needs: “Bowl, chef’s knife, pan, whisk”. What other
equipment will you need to prepare this salad?

Response:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 D. List the preparation steps in order using numbered steps:

Preparation steps in numbered sequence:

1.

E. What should be the temperature of the plate you will use to plate the salad?

Response: _______________________

F. When should you dress the salad?

Response: _______________________________________________________

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