Unit of learning outcome

CodeUnit of learning outcomeHoursCredits
UC06Prepare hot and cold appetizer1207
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
Prepare the main hot and cold appetizers identifying the ingredients, preparation techniques and cooking methods to use.The Learner knows and understands:

▪ the basic recipes for the preparation of hot and cold appetizers;

▪ the ingredients for the preparation of hot and cold appetizers;

▪ the preparation techniques, cooking methods and their goodness and quality indicators, for the preparation of hot and cold appetizers.
The Learner is able to:

▪ prepare hot and cold appetizers;

▪ prepare hot and cold appetizers, using the proper ingredients;

▪ use different preparation techniques, cooking methods and their goodness and quality indicators for the preparation of hot and cold appetizers.
The Learner:

▪ applies different recipes for the preparation of hot and cold appetizers;

▪ identifies, also including the use of technical sheets, the ingredients (raw materials and semi-finished products) most suitable to achieve the programmed dishes;

▪ uses cooking methods and preparation techinques, identifying the most suitable one according to the programmed dish.
Performance criteria
▪ Choosing the ingredients (raw materials and semi-finished products) in quality and quantity suitable for preparing hot and cold appetizers;

▪ Cooking the ingredients, either separately or together, as prescribed by the recipe, using the most appropriate cooking techniques, in accordance with the appropriate times and temperatures;
▪ Identifing the most appropriate ingredients to make the dishes in the program, in the amount needed and evaluating the quality;

▪ Checking the consistency and flavor of the appetizer using the tools provided and make any corrective action if the quality level found is not as high as expected.
▪ Combining (hot / cold) the ingredients, using the appropriate techniques and tools, according to the sequence indicated by the recipe;
Output
▪ Ingredients, preparation techniques and cooking methods to prepare the main hot and cold appetizers identified.