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Department: Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Module Code: HOSP61013
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2017/18 Indep. Study Hours: 52
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  This module introduces students to the kitchen environment and the standards necessary to ensure safe, hygienic and efficient work practices. Once safe working practices and procedures have been introduced, students are given the opportunity to develop and practice their skills and understanding of cookery processes and commodities within a controlled environment. The approach to learning is practice structured around demonstrations underpinned with relevant theory. Students should be encouraged to reflect on their own development of skills and understanding during this module.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Practical/Workshop3 Per Week
Lecture1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Demonstrate the correct use of knives and kitchen equipment.
2Identify a range of commodities and apply appropriate skills and techniques in the basics of culinary practice.
3Practice and apply from a practical perspective, cookery processes using a range of commodities.
4Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to use and safely operate modern kitchen equipment.
5Demonstrate both personal and professional hygiene practices in accordance with FSAI training standards.


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
This module involves both development of competence in both theory and practical skills.


 
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Content Detail
Demonstrate the correct use of knives and kitchen equipment • The use and safety procedures for both knives and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare a range of basic products using different knife skills (e.g. classical vegetable cuts, duxelle, etc.)
• Introduction to terminology, weights and measures related to kitchen operations.


Identify and use a range of commodities in culinary practice• Product evaluation and quality control in relation to the following:
o Breakfast menu items
o Morning coffees and afternoon teas
o Lunch and all day menus
o Understand the particular needs of special dietary groups

Practice and apply a range of cookery processes.• The processes are to include the following: stewing, braising, roasting, poaching, deep and shallow frying, grilling, microwave, boiling, steaming etc.
• Apply these cookery processes to the following commodities: meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, potatoes, vegetables, farinaceous, eggs and fruit.


Demonstrate the skills required to operate kitchen equipment safely.• Use a range of equipment appropriate to the cookery processes.
• Use a range of fresh and convenience foods/products.
• Demonstrate knowledge of waste control in the production of food.


Food Safety and Hygiene • Personal hygiene
• Delivery, storage, preparation, cooking, holding and food service
• Cleaning
• Introduction to HACCP
• Factors critical to food safety including: time, temperature, cross contamination, cleaning procedures


 
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Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and comprehension of module concepts will be assessed by practical and written examination during and at the end of the module.


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentPractical50
5Continuous AssessmentClass ExamFood Safety Exam which will lead to External Certification by the EHOA or the National Hygiene Partnership 25
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Continuous AssessmentPracticalPractical Exam - In Class25


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9781444170085Practical Cookery Hodder Arnold 2012
Ceserani, V. and Kinton, R.
Hodder Arnold
201211th-
Recommended9780340939260The Theory of Catering
Foskett and Ceserani
Hodder Arnold
201211th-
Recommended0750609435The Larder Chef
Leto, M. & Bode, W.
Butterworth-Heinemann
2006Latest Edition -


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.dynamiclearning.co.uk
JournalYes Chef
JournalFood and Wine Magazine
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