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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Cook cheese dishes.
  2. Prepare cheese for service.
  3. Present and store cheese.

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:

prepare and serve cheeses using each of the following service styles:

cheese plate

cheese as the main component of at least two different finished dishes

one hot dish

one cold dish

prepare and serve cheeses using each of the following cheese types with suitable garnishes and accompaniments:

cheddar

white mould

blue mould

washed rind

hard

semi-hard

eye

fresh

stretched curd

prepare, plate and present two portions of each of the above cheese plates and finished dishes:

within commercial time constraints and deadlines

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

responding to at least one special customer request.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

culinary terms related to different cheeses commonly used in the industry

characteristics of the classifications of cheeses listed in the performance evidence

manufacturing methods, place of origin, and historical and cultural aspects

common uses of classifications of cheeses listed in the performance evidence

appropriate garnishes and accompaniments

optimum conditions for serving:

degree of ripeness

temperature

bases from which cheese is made:

milk:

cows

sheep

goats

buffalo

soy

specialty

contexts in which cheeses are served:

as appetisers

as entrees

as a cheese course

as part of the dessert course

as cheese tastings

as a stand-alone meal

buffet

food safety practices for handling and storing cheese

hygiene requirements relating to possible bacterial spoilage in the preparation, storage and service of cheese.