Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify menu requirements.
- Develop menus and meal plans for special diets.
- Select a variety of suitable foods and meals for specific requirements.
- Identify appropriate combinations of food to meet macro and micro nutrient requirements.
- Develop menus and meal plans that promote good health and reduce the incidence of diet related health problems.
- Prepare cyclic menus and balance nutritional requirements and variety.
- Incorporate sufficient choice of dishes into the menus.
- Recommend food preparation and cooking methods to maximise nutritional value of food.
- Cost and document special menus and meal plans.
- Monitor special menu performance.