Level 1 Unit Standards- Catering and Hospitality 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. MacLean.
In this course you will delve into the world of food through the Hospitality lens. You will learn how to prepare, cook and serve a variety of different food and drinks in an industry setting and there will be an emphasis on presenting the food to a high standard. You will learn advanced knife skills, preparing and presenting hot finger foods, making and garnishing mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks), preparing food by grilling and frying etc. You will also have the opportunity to assist the year 13 Catering students with food prep for the School Restaurants that we run. Here you will work with a qualified chef to hone your skills and learn about job opportunities within the Hospitality Industry. This is a hands on course where you can put what you learn into action.
Recommended Prior Learning
Chefs Delight or Waiopehu Kitchen Rules would help but is not essential.
Pathway
This course can lead onto career pathways like chef, baker, butcher, jobs in Hospitality
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used for food and recipes in commercial cookery
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Prepare, cook, and present meat in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present hot finger food in the hospitality industry
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Prepare and present sauce and soup in the hospitality industry
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Prepare, construct, and garnish mocktails for the hospitality industry
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Demonstrate knowledge of knife care, use, storage, and carrying for the hospitality industry
Pathway Tags
Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Army Soldier, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Health and Safety Adviser, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer,
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.