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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select ingredients.
   • Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
   • Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
   • Identify and select ingredients for Japanese deserts and sweetmeats 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 wet and dry ingredients according to recipe.
   • Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.
4. Prepare desserts and sweetmeats.
   • Prepare desserts and sweetmeats in correct shapes and sizes and with correct fillings, according to recipe requirements.
   • Select and use cookery processes for Japanese desserts and sweetmeats.
   • Follow safe procedures for reheated items.
   • Follow standard recipes and makefood quality adjustmentswithin scope of responsibility.
5. Present and store desserts and sweetmeats.
   • Present Japanese desserts and sweetmeats on appropriate service-ware.
   • Assess and add accompaniments, sauces and syrups as required.
   • Visually evaluate dish andadjust presentation.
   • Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food in appropriateenvironmental 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.

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 one of each of the following types of Japanese dessert items:

bean jelly

soft cakes

pastes

sweet bean soup

use each of the following processes at least once when preparing above four dessert items (at least once across the preparation of the four dessert items):

filling

shaping

prepare, plate and present above four dessert items:

within commercial time constraints

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

responding to at least one special customer request.

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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 Japanese desserts and sweetmeats

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

contents of date codes and rotation labels for stock

characteristics of ingredients and finished dishes:

accompaniments and garnishes

appearance and presentation

freshness and other quality indicators

service style

role of the sweet course in Japanese cuisine

taste

texture

preparation processes for Japanese desserts and sweetmeats listed in performance evidence

appropriate environmental conditions for storing Japanese desserts and sweetmeats to:

ensure food safety

optimise shelf life

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

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