Assessor Resource
SITHCCC015A
Plan and prepare food for buffets
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to all hospitality and catering enterprises where buffets are prepared and served such as restaurants, hotels and other catering operations. It applies to cooks who usually work as part of a team and under supervision.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare foods for buffet situations. There is a close relationship between this unit, which covers the planning, preparation and cooking of food items for buffets, and SITHCCC019A Plan, prepare and display a buffet, which is a more advanced unit and focuses on the overall planning, design and display of buffets.
Buffets may be associated with functions; special occasions and celebrations; and breakfast, lunch or dinner service.
Food items for buffets may be derived from classical or contemporary recipes and from varying ethnic origins. Buffet items may be selected to meet the requirements of particular cultural groups, or a particular cultural theme.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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