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SITHASC012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare sushi

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITHASC012 - Prepare sushi
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce sushi. It requires the ability to select and prepare ingredients, and to use relevant equipment and cookery methods.The unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations that offer Japanese cuisine, and to cooks who usually work under the guidance of more senior chefs.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational commercial kitchen. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment, such as a training kitchen servicing customers.

Assessment must ensure access to:

fixtures and large equipment:

commercial:

blenders and food mills

food processors

planetary mixers

commercial grade work benches (1.5m/person)

commercial refrigeration facilities:

freezer

fridge

designated storage area for dry goods and perishables

double sink

gas electric or induction stove tops (two burners per person)

grillers, burners, ovens or salamanders as appropriate for the type of cuisine

small equipment:

cutting boards

food handler gloves

graters and peelers

electric rice cookers and steamers

knives:

carving knives

filleting knives

utility knives

measures:

metric calibrated measuring jugs

measuring spoons

portion controlled scoops

salad spinner

scales

sets of stainless steel bowls

service-ware:

platters, dishes and bowls

cutlery and serving utensils

chopsticks

strainers

sushi mat

tongs and serving utensils

wooden items:

mixing spoon

sushi bowl

diverse and comprehensive range of perishable food supplies for Asian cookery

cleaning materials and equipment:

cleaning cloths

commercial cleaning and sanitising agents and chemicals for cleaning commercial kitchens, equipment and food storage areas

dustpans and brooms

garbage bins and bags

hand towel dispenser and hand towels

mops and buckets

separate hand basin and antiseptic liquid soap dispenser for hand washing

sponges, brushes and scourers

tea towels

organisational specifications:

equipment manufacturer instructions

current commercial stock control procedures and documentation for ordering, monitoring and maintaining stock

mise en place lists, menus, standard recipes and recipes for special dietary requirements

ordering and docketing paperwork

food safety plan

guidelines relating to food disposal, storage and presentation requirements

safety data sheets (SDS) for cleaning agents and chemicals

industry-realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers; these can be:

staff and customers in an industry workplace during the assessment process; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Asian Cookery
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Select ingredients.
  • Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.
  • Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
  • Identify and select sushi ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
  • Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: Portion and prepare ingredients.
  • Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
  • Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to recipe requirements.
  • Prepare stock according to recipe and cook rice.
  • Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.
       
Element: Prepare sushi.
  • Create sushi items using sushi mat.
  • Prepare accompaniments and garnishes, according to required style and recipe.
  • Follow standard recipes and make adjustments within scope of responsibility.
       
Element: Present and store sushi.
  • Serve sushi on service-ware of appropriate shape, size and colour.
  • Present sushi with required garnishes, sauces, dips and accompaniments.
  • 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.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select ingredients.

1.1.Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.

1.2.Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.

1.3.Identify and select sushi ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.

1.4.Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.

2. Select, prepare and use equipment.

2.1.Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.

2.2.Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.

2.3.Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.

3. Portion and prepare ingredients.

3.1.Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.

3.2.Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to recipe requirements.

3.3.Prepare stock according to recipe and cook rice.

3.4.Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.

4. Prepare sushi.

4.1.Create sushi items using sushi mat.

4.2.Prepare accompaniments and garnishes, according to required style and recipe.

4.3.Follow standard recipes and make adjustments within scope of responsibility.

5. Present and store sushi.

5.1.Serve sushi on service-ware of appropriate shape, size and colour.

5.2.Present sushi with required garnishes, sauces, dips and accompaniments.

5.3.Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.

5.4.Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food in appropriate environmental conditions.

5.5.Clean work area and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations and cost-reduction initiatives.

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 each of the following types of sushi:

chirashi

maki

nagiri

oshi

prepare each of the following sushi accompaniments:

aromatics

pickled vegetables

salad items:

herbs

pungent mustard sprouts

sauces for dipping:

nikiri joyu

nitsume joyu

demonstrate use of the following methods when preparing sushi:

blending and balancing flavours and aromatics

cutting

rolling the sushi mat

prepare above sushi 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 sushi

responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements.

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 sushi:

herbs and spices

condiments

thickening and flavouring agents

season delicacies

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

contents of stock date codes and rotation labels

characteristics of sushi ingredients and finished dishes:

accompaniments and garnishes

acid balance

appearance and presentation

freshness and other quality indicators

nutritional value

rice types

service style

taste

texture

preparation methods for sushi listed in the performance evidence

appropriate environmental conditions for storing sushi to:

ensure food safety

optimise shelf life

safe operational practices using essential functions and features of the equipment used to produce and present sushi.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Select ingredients.

1.1.Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.

1.2.Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.

1.3.Identify and select sushi ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.

1.4.Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation.

2. Select, prepare and use equipment.

2.1.Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.

2.2.Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.

2.3.Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.

3. Portion and prepare ingredients.

3.1.Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.

3.2.Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to recipe requirements.

3.3.Prepare stock according to recipe and cook rice.

3.4.Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.

4. Prepare sushi.

4.1.Create sushi items using sushi mat.

4.2.Prepare accompaniments and garnishes, according to required style and recipe.

4.3.Follow standard recipes and make adjustments within scope of responsibility.

5. Present and store sushi.

5.1.Serve sushi on service-ware of appropriate shape, size and colour.

5.2.Present sushi with required garnishes, sauces, dips and accompaniments.

5.3.Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.

5.4.Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food in appropriate environmental conditions.

5.5.Clean work area and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations and cost-reduction initiatives.

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.

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 or spills.

Environmental conditions must ensure appropriate:

atmosphere

humidity

light

packaging

temperature

use of containers

ventilation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes. 
Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements. 
Identify and select sushi ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements. 
Check perishable supplies for spoilage or contamination prior to preparation. 
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. 
Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing. 
Measure, weigh and portion ingredients according to recipe requirements. 
Prepare stock according to recipe and cook rice. 
Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared. 
Create sushi items using sushi mat. 
Prepare accompaniments and garnishes, according to required style and recipe. 
Follow standard recipes and make adjustments within scope of responsibility. 
Serve sushi on service-ware of appropriate shape, size and colour. 
Present sushi with required garnishes, sauces, dips and accompaniments. 
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. 

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