Plan and cost basic menus

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SITHKOP302, 'Plan and cost basic menus'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Identify customer preferences.

1.1 Identify current customer profile for the food business.

1.2 Analyse the food preferences of the customer base.

2. Plan menus.

2.1 Generate a range of ideas for menus for dishes or food production ranges, assess their merits and discuss with relevant personnel.

2.2 Choose menu items to meet customer preferences.

2.3 Identify organisational service style and cuisine and develop suitable menus.

2.4 Include a balanced variety of dishes or food production items for the style of service and cuisine.

3. Cost menus.

3.1 Itemise all proposed components of the included dishes or food production items.

3.2 Calculate portion yields and costs from raw ingredients.

3.3 Assess cost-effectiveness of proposed dishes or food production items and choose menu items that provide high yield.

3.4 Price menu items to ensure maximum profitability.

4. Write menu content.

4.1 Write menus using words that appeal to the customer base and fit with the business service style.

4.2 Use correct names for the style of cuisine.

4.3 Use descriptive writing to promote the sale of menu items.

5. Evaluate menu success.

5.1 Seek ongoing feedback from customers and others and use to improve menu performance.

5.2 Assess the success of menus against and customer satisfaction and sales data.

5.3 Adjust menus based on feedback and profitability.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SITHKOP302 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIT31012 - Certificate III in Catering Operations
  • SIT30612 - Certificate III in Events
  • SIT50212 - Diploma of Events
  • SIT40412 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT40512 - Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
  • SIT30812 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT30912 - Certificate III in Asian Cookery
  • SIT31112 - Certificate III in Patisserie
  • SIT40612 - Certificate IV in Catering Operations
  • SIT40613 - Certificate IV in Catering Operations
  • SIT40413 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT40513 - Certificate IV in Asian Cookery
  • SIT30813 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • SIT31113 - Certificate III in Patisserie
  • SIT31013 - Certificate III in Catering Operations
  • SIT30913 - Certificate III in Asian Cookery