Assessor Resource
SITHFAB011A
Develop and update food and beverage knowledge
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to all food and beverage operations where knowledge of food and beverage is required. It applies to individuals working in a range of enterprises, including restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs and at cellar doors. Persons requiring this knowledge may work as part of a team with some autonomy and responsibility for own work outputs.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain the general product knowledge required in food and beverage attending, bar service and catering.
The unit brings together much of the product knowledge that underpins effective work performance in a range of food service roles. It addresses food knowledge and the relationship between different foods and beverages. It focuses on the need for ongoing updating of knowledge by all food and beverage staff. Types of food for which knowledge may be required include traditional or contemporary items and may be of varying ethnic origins.
The specific product knowledge that applies to those mainly involved in beverage service is found in other units such as SITHFAB005A Provide table service of alcoholic beverages and SITHFAB002C Operate a bar. Care should be taken to avoid repetition in training and assessment.
There are also three other higher level units that deal with specialised food and beverage knowledge. They are SITHFAB013A Provide specialist advice on food, SITHFAB025A Provide specialised advice on Australian wines and SITHFAB326A Provide specialised advice on imported wines.
Some States or Territories have legislative requirements in relation to service of alcohol.
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