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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select ingredients.
   • Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.
   • Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
   • Identify and select ingredients for Asian desserts from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
   • Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.
2. Select, prepare and use equipment.
   • Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
   • Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
   • Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
3. Portion and prepare ingredients.
   • Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
   • Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to recipe requirements.
   • Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.
4. Prepare desserts.
   • Prepare desserts and sweets in correct shapes and sizes and with correct fillings, according to recipe.
   • Select and use cookery methods for Asian desserts according to recipe.
   • Prepare special occasion desserts.
   • Follow safe procedures for re-heated items.
   • Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
5. Present and store desserts.
   • Present desserts on appropriate service-ware.
   • Assess and add accompaniments, sauces and syrups as required.
   • Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.
   • Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food 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.

Range Statement

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 to 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.

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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 at least six desserts from at least one of the following types of cuisine:

Chinese

Indian

Indonesian

Malay and Nonya

Thai

Vietnamese

prepare the above desserts demonstrating at least eight of the preparation and cookery methods listed in the knowledge evidence

at least one of the dessert items prepared must be:

hot

cold

for a special occasion

prepare above desserts for at least six different customers:

within commercial time constraints

reflecting required quantities to be produced

following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing Asian desserts

responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements.

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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 Asian desserts

required changes to desserts to reflect cultural and regional considerations and variations

contents of stock date codes and rotation labels characteristics of ingredients and finished dishes:

accompaniments and garnishes

appearance and presentation

freshness and other quality indicators

nutritional value

service style

special occasion desserts

taste

texture and consistency

preparation and cookery methods for Asian desserts:

baking

boiling

chilling

deep-frying

filling

freezing

marinating

shaping ingredients

simmering

steaming

special occasions:

banquets

commemorative events

feast days

symbolic events

weddings

appropriate environmental conditions for storing Asian desserts to:

ensure food safety

optimise shelf life

safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce Asian desserts.

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