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Prepare seafood dishes

Prepare seafood dishes

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHCCC037
State Code
OEB46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
110109 - Cookery
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and cook a range of fish and shellfish dishes following standard recipes. It requires the ability to select, prepare and portion seafood, and to use relevant equipment, and cookery and food storage methods.The unit applies to cooks working in hospitality and catering organisations. This could include restaurants, educational institutions, health establishments, defence forces, cafeterias, kiosks, cafes, residential caterers, in flight and other transport caterers, and event and function caterers.It applies to individuals who work under the guidance of more senior chefs. They demonstrate autonomy and judgement to complete routine activities and take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select ingredients.
  • 1.1. Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
  • 1.2. Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
  • 1.3. Identify and select seafood products and other ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
2. Select, prepare and use equipment.
  • 2.1. Select type and size of knives and other equipment suitable to requirements.
  • 2.2. Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
  • 2.3. Use knives and other equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
3. Portion and prepare ingredients.
  • 3.1. Thaw frozen seafood according to food safety guidelines as required.
  • 3.2. Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
  • 3.3. Weigh and measure ingredients and create portions according to recipe.
  • 3.4. Use seafood preparation techniques according to recipe.
  • 3.5. Minimise waste to maximise profitability of food items prepared.
4. Cook seafood dishes.
  • 4.1. Follow standard recipes to select and use seafood cookery methods.
  • 4.2. Prepare seafood accompaniments and add sauces as required.
  • 4.3. Make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
5. Present fish and shellfish.
  • 5.1. Portion and serve fish and shellfish according to recipe requirements.
  • 5.2. Add sauces and garnishes according to standard recipes.
  • 5.3. Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.
  • 5.4. Store prepared food items 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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR99 SITHCCC013 Prepare seafood dishes Unit of competency