This course requires 2 options.
L2 Catering and Hospitality
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ryan Thom, Karen Coleman.
L2 Catering and Hospitality is for students who are very keen to develop their skills and knowledge in the kitchen, and are considering a career in Catering and Hospitality. The program runs a "double line", taking up two option lines. Over the course of a week, students will complete six hours of cooking and two hours of theory. It has a strong focus on the skills needed to gain employment including a Food Safety paper, Coffee making and Knife skills.
This course has a strong focus on real life experiences with two after school events contributing towards assessment. The students must plan and carry out these events in a professional manner to show their mastery of the skills they have developed.
Pre-requisities: Minimum 10 Credits in L1FAH or with HOD Approval
Materials Fee: $90
Subject Overview
Term 1
- Refresher on basic skills
- Introduction to the first event ( high tea)
- Baking
- Introduction to Coffee
- Produce 40 plates for high tea
- salads unit
- NEW COURSE
Term 2
- Event planning for Rotary dinner
- Run Rotary 2-course dinner for 60 guests
- Finish Coffee including practical assessment
- Sandwiches unit
Term 3
- Produce food for sale on Open days
- Boiling unit
- Frying unit
- Poaching unit
Term 4
Gingerbread House Competition
Recommended Prior Learning
This course has significant student driven aspects and is for students with a genuine desire to improve their skills. It is a difficult course to take without having first learnt foundation skills in L1FAH the previous year.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Materials Fee: $90
By taking this course you are agreeing to meet these requirements
Must have covered shoes for practical classes
Nails must be clean, short and not painted or decorated
Hair must be tied back
Pathway
Food & Hospitality has many different exciting and diverse Career pathways. This includes Chef, Barista to all the way up to restaurant or group manager. It can also be a great way to build self-confidence in your own skills and your ability to talk and interact with others. This course is designed to help you grow and progress and to help gain the skills and confidence necessary to find part or full time work in the industry.
Assessment Information
Assessments are both written and practical, students must complete an evidence portfolio of work and show mastery with Two school events in order to achieve their credits.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision
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Cook food items by frying
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Cook food items by baking
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Cook food items by boiling
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Cook food items by poaching
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Cook food items by steaming
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Cook food items by grilling
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Cook food items by braising and stewing
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Cook food items by roasting
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Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts in a commercial kitchen
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Prepare and assemble, and present basic sandwiches for service
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Prepare and assemble, and present salads for service
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Clean food production areas and equipment
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Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen
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Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
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Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products, terms, and food preparation methods
Pathway Tags
Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Hotel Porter,