Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate foods and beverages.
- Assess the compatibility of both Australian and imported wines with various food items and cuisines.
- Assess the compatibility of beers, spirits and liqueurs with various food items and cuisines.
- Determine the ways in which different methods of cooking affect food compatibility with different beverages.
- Evaluate the ways in which food features affect interactions with different beverages.
- Determine the ways in which beverage production techniques affect beverage compatibility with different foods.
- Provide advice on food and beverage compatibility.
- Provide informed opinions and ideas to support the selection of compatible food and beverage items.
- Exchange and discuss options, ideas and information in a manner that builds positive rapport with customers and colleagues.
- Provide tailored food and beverage matching advice that is appropriate to the specific need.
- Take account of business considerations when providing advice.
- Adapt and adjust advice appropriately to meet particular organisational requirements.
- Extend and update own knowledge of food and beverage compatibility.