Type of institution: TAFE Institute Level: Pre-degree CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare Asian food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.This qualification provides a pathway to work as a cook in organisations where Asian food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs and caf\u00e9s.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Structure
25 units: 19 core
6 elective
Subjects
Package prepared foodstuffs
Maintain the quality of perishable items
Prepare Asian sauces, dips and accompaniments
Participate in safe food handling practices
Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
Communicate in the workplace
Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Prepare Asian stocks and soups
Plan and cost basic menus
Prepare Asian appetisers and snacks
Provide service to customers
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
Work effectively with others
Prepare dim sum
Produce Japanese desserts
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Participate in safe work practices
Prepare dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery
Produce and serve food for buffets
Prepare Asian salads
Show social and cultural sensitivity
Prepare Chinese roast meat and poultry dishes
Use food preparation equipment
Work effectively as a cook
Carry out basic workplace calculations
Prepare specialised food items
Receive and store stock
Create and use databases
Transport and store food
Prepare Japanese cooked dishes
Prepare curry pastes and powders
Produce cook-chill and cook-freeze foods
Prepare Indian pickles and chutneys
Prepare Asian cooked dishes
Design and produce business documents
Prepare sushi
Provide first aid
Coach others in job skills
Purchase goods
Prepare Asian rice and noodles
Prepare Indian breads
Create and use spreadsheets
Source and use information on the hospitality industry
Re-thermalise chilled and frozen foods
Prepare Indian sweetmeats
Prepare Asian desserts
Prepare portion-controlled meat cuts and meat products