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Unit of competency details

SITHASC003 - Prepare Asian stocks and soups (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to SITHASC022 - Prepare Asian stocks and soupsEquivalent. Removal of range of conditions. Minor changes to PE, KE and AC. 09/Jun/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to SITHASC203 - Produce Asian stocks and soups• Equivalent •Unit updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages. • Title changed to better reflect cookery tasks. 02/Mar/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 03/Mar/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110109 Cookery 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 110109 Cookery 09/Aug/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare stocks and soups for Asian cuisines.

The unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations that offer Asian cuisine and to cooks who usually work under the guidance of more senior chefs. The unit may be applied to one or more Asian cuisines.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Competency Field

Asian Cookery

Unit Sector

Hospitality

Elements and Performance Criteria

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 ingredients for stocks and soups 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 blend herbs, spices and other ingredients according to recipe requirements.

3.3.Prepare, cut and portion ingredients according to recipe and cooking style.

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

4. Cook stocks and soups.

4.1.Select and use relevant cookery methods for stocks and soups.

4.2.Follow correct timing and temperature requirements when cooking stocks and soups to maintain quality.

4.3.Use sauces to achieve required results.

4.4.Incorporate stocks into other dishes according to standard recipes and cuisine requirements.

4.5.Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments  within scope of responsibility.

5. Present and store stocks and soups.

5.1.Portion and present soups on appropriate service-ware.

5.2.Add accompaniments and garnishes according to standard recipes.

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.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.

SKILLS  

DESCRIPTION 

Reading skills to:

  • locate information in food preparation lists and standard recipes to determine food preparation requirements
  • interpret manufacturer instructions for equipment
  • locate and read date codes and rotation labels on food products.

Writing skills to:

  • record notes on recipe requirements.

Numeracy skills to:

  • calculate the number of portions
  • determine cooking times and temperatures
  • measure familiar quantities of ingredients using simple measuring instruments.

Problem-solving skills to:

  • evaluate quality of ingredients and finished dishes and make adjustments to ensure a quality product
  • adjust taste, texture and appearance of food products according to identified deficiencies.

Self-management skills to:

  • manage own speed, timing and productivity.

Range of Conditions

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.

Food quality adjustments  must involve consideration of factors relating to:

  • taste
  • temperature
  • texture.

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 and spills.

Environmental conditions  must ensure appropriate:

  • atmosphere
  • humidity
  • light
  • packaging
  • temperature
  • use of containers
  • ventilation.

Unit Mapping Information

SITHASC203 Produce Asian stocks and soups

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

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:

  • follow standard recipes to prepare at least five different stocks and five different soups from at least one of the following Asian cuisines:
  • Chinese
  • Indian
  • Indonesian
  • Japanese
  • Malay and Nonya
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • prepare the above stocks for use in different recipes:
  • within commercial time constraints
  • reflecting required quantities to be produced
  • following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing different food types
  • responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements
  • prepare above soups 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 Asian stocks and soups
  • responding to special customer requests and dietary requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

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 producing stocks and soups:
  • herbs and spices
  • meat:
  • beef
  • chicken
  • lamb
  • sauces
  • seafood
  • vegetables
  • required changes to stocks and soups to reflect cultural and regional considerations and variations
  • contents of stock date codes and rotation labels
  • characteristics of stocks and soups and their ingredients:
  • appearance and presentation
  • combinations of spices
  • nutritional value
  • quality indicators
  • service style
  • strength of flavours
  • taste
  • texture
  • quality indicators for stocks and soups
  • mise en place requirements for stocks and soups
  • preparation and cookery methods for the stocks and soups listed in the performance evidence
  • appropriate environmental conditions for storing stocks and soups to:
  • ensure food safety
  • optimise shelf life
  • safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce Asian stocks and soups.

Assessment Conditions

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)
  • microwave
  • storage facilities
  • small equipment:
  • containers for hot and cold food
  • cutting boards
  • food handler gloves
  • graters and peelers
  • grills and griddles
  • knives and Asian cleavers
  • measures:
  • metric calibrated measuring jugs
  • measuring spoons
  • portion controlled scoops
  • mincers
  • oven mitts
  • pans and pots:
  • stainless steel, cast iron and non-stick fry pans
  • stock pots
  • woks
  • scales
  • service-ware:
  • platters, dishes and bowls
  • cutlery
  • ladles for specific Asian cuisines
  • sets of stainless steel bowls
  • small utensils:
  • scoops, skimmers and spiders
  • slicers
  • strainers
  • scrapers
  • tongs
  • whisks: fine and coarse stainless steel wire
  • spoons:
  • large plain and slotted metal spoons
  • ladles in a variety of sizes
  • wooden spoons
  • steamers
  • stone grinders
  • temperature probes
  • thermometers
  • 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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694