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ApplicationThis unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain the quality of perishable supplies for food and beverage, commercial cookery or catering operations. It requires the ability to store perishable supplies in optimum conditions to minimise wastage and avoid food contamination. It does not include general stock control processes which are covered by SITXINV001 Receive and store stock. The unit is particularly important within a food safety regime and applies to hospitality and catering organisations, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, educational institutions, health establishments, defence forces, cafeterias, residential caterers, in flight and other transport caterers, event and function caterers. Personnel at many levels use this skill in the workplace during the course of their daily activities, including cooks, chefs, caterers, and kitchen attendants. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Pre-requisite UnitSITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety Competency FieldInventory Unit SectorCross-Sector Elements and Performance Criteria
Foundation Skills
Unit Mapping InformationSITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable items LinksCompanion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694 Assessment requirements
Performance EvidenceEvidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
Knowledge EvidenceDemonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
Assessment ConditionsSkills must be demonstrated in an operational environment that makes use of perishable food and beverage supplies. This can be:
Assessment must ensure access to:
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors. LinksCompanion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=68c40a93-e51d-4e0f-bc06-899dff092694 |