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Question 

1. Carefully read the following information. Successful completion of this unit requires that you complete the range of tasks listed above. It is important that you provide evidence that you have successfully completed each task. Below is a guide to the skills and knowledge you must demonstrate when you are completing each task. We have provided a number of templates to assist you and you will find these in the student resources. What do I need to demonstrate? During this task, you will be required to demonstrate a range of the skills and knowledge that you have developed during your course. These include:

• Identifying customer preferences by:

- identifying the food business's current customer profile

- identifying food preferences of the customer base through asking questions and listening to responses.

• Planning and costing 12 recipes based on identifying customer preferences, including three complete dishes for four of the following menu types o a la carte o buffet

- cyclical o degustation o set or table d'hôte

• Planning dishes by:

- generating a range of ideas for suitable dishes

- choosing dishes based on the food business' service style and cuisine, as well as customer preferences

- including a balanced variety of dishes for the service style and cuisine.

• Costing recipes by:

o itemising the proposed components of included dishes

o calculating portion yields and costs from raw ingredients

o calculating mark-ups and selling price for profitability

o assessing cost-effectiveness of proposed dishes

o identifying ingredients that provide high yield.

• Writing correct dish descriptions by:

o writing dish descriptions using words that will:

- appeal to the customer base and promote sales

- fit with the food business' service style.

• Evaluating dishes by:

Using feedback from supervisors or colleagues

Adjusting dishes based on feedback and profitability. How will I provide evidence? In your student resources folder, you will find a number of templates, each of which you must complete. Detailed instructions for completing each of the templates are provided below. Tips for completing Plan and cost recipes

• Read through this assessment and your templates before you get started and make sure you understand what you need to do. If you are unsure, speak to your assessor and/or supervisor.

• Stay up to date! Providing organised, complete evidence forms part of your assessment.

• Stay in touch with your assessor. Ask questions, raise issues, check in, communicate. Most importantly, ask for help if you are having trouble.