Unit of learning outcome

CodeUnit of learning outcomeHoursCredits
811ORK038Sauces321,6
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
1. Prepare béchamel sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct techniqueThe Learner knows and understands:

• Classification of basic sauces
• Preparation of béchamel sauce
• Points to consider when preparing béchamel sauce
• Characteristic of a good béchamel sauce
• Preservation of béchamel sauce and its derivatives
The Learner is able to:

• Prepare garnished onion or white mirepoix
• Prepare milk fond, melt butter, fry the flour, strain when it gains texture
• Check for taste
• Prepare for service
• Use at appropriate areas
The Learner:
Prepares béchamel sauce by:

• Preparing equipment and ingredients for béchamel sauce
• Preparing béchamel sauce following the instructions
• Using the sauce at appropriate areas
Performance Criteria
Prepares tools and ingredients for Béchamel Sauce.
Prepares Béchamel sauce by following instructions
Uses the sauce where required
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
2. Prepare tomato sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct technique and make derivatives using butter mixtureThe Learner knows and understands:

• Points to consider when preparing tomato sauce
• Areas to use tomato sauce and its derivatives
• Preservation of tomato sauce
• Points to consider when making sauce with butter
• Areas to use butter sauces and derivatives
• Preservation of butter sauces
The Learner is able to:

• Prepare tomato concasse
• Prepare tomato sauce and its derivatives
• Whiten and raise the butter
• Prepare cold butter sauce
• Prepare derivatives of butter sauce
• Prepare for service

The Learner:
Prepares tomato sauce by:

• Preparing the equipment and ingredients for tomato sauce
• Preparing tomato concasse
• Preparing tomato sauce and its derivatives
• Whitening and raising the butter
• Preparing cold butter sauce
• Preparing butter sauce derivatives
• Preparing for service
Performance Criteria
Prepares the tools and ingredients for Tomato Sauce
Prepares tomato concasse
Prepares tomato sauce and its derivatives
Melts and foams the butter
Prepares cold butter sauce
Prepares butter sauce derivatives
Prepares for service
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
3. Prepare demi glace sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct techniqueThe Learner knows and understands:
• Preparation of Demi Glace sauce
• Points to consider when making Demi Glace sauce
• Characteristics of a good Demi Glace sauce
• Preservation of Brown sauces (Demi Glace)


The Learner is able to:
 Prepare Brown sauce (demi glace sauce)
 Prepare derivatives of demi glace sauce
 Prepare for service
 Use at appropriate areas
The Learner:
Prepares demi glace sauce by:
 Preparing equipment and ingredients for Demi Glace sauce
 Preparing Brown sauce (Demi Glace sauce) and its derivatives
 Preparing for service and using appropriately - showing ability to resolve conflicts.


Performance Criteria
Prepares tools and ingredients for Demi-Glace Sauce
Prepares Brown Sauce (Demi-Glace Sauce) according to its technique
Prepares the derivatives of Demi-Glace Sauce
Prepares the sauce for service
Uses the sauce where appropriate
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
4. Prepare velaute sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct technique

The Learner knows and understands:
• Preparation of Velaute Sauce
• Points to consider when making Velaute Sauce
• Characteristics of a good Velaute Sauce
• Velaute Sauce derivatives and areas to use
• Preservation of White Sauces (Velaute Sauce)
The Learner is able to:
 Prepare white mirepoix, spices, fond and butter
 Use appropriate fond
 Cook Velaute sauce
 Make the sauce homogeneous and smooth
 Prepare the sauce at the appropriate texture and taste
 Cook its derivatives and preserve

The Learner:
Prepares velaute sauce by:
 Preparing equipment and ingredients for Velaute Sauce
 Preparing appropriate fond
 Preparing Velaute sauce using the appropriate fond
 Preparing its derivatives
 Preserving under appropriate conditions

Performance Criteria
Prepares the tools and ingredients for Velaute Sauce
Prepares the suitable fond
Prepares Velaute Sauce using the suitable fond
Prepares derivatives of the sauce
Preserves the sauce according to technical instructions
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
5. Prepare mayonnaise sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct technique The Learner knows and understands:
• Preparation of Mayonnaise sauce
• Points to consider when making Mayonnaise sauce
• Characteristics of a good Mayonnaise Sauce and areas of use
• Derivatives of Mayonnaise sauce and areas of use
 Preservation of mayonnaise sauce

The Learner is able to:
 Separate egg whites from yolk
 Select the appropriate oil
 Prepare oil and lemon juice
 Let the yolk absorb the oil
 Add flavour and lemon
 Prepare derivatives
 Prepare for service
 Preserve
The Learner:
Prepares mayonnaise sauce by:
 Preparing equipment and ingredients for Mayonnaise sauce
 Preparing Mayonnaise sauce and its derivatives
 Preparing for service
 Preserving under appropriate conditions
Performance Criteria
Prepares the tools and ingredients for Mayonnaise Sauce
Prepares the Mayonnaise Sauce
Prepares the derivatives of the Sauce
Prepares the sauce for service
Preserves the sauce according to technical instructions
Key technical outcomeKnowledgeSkillsCompetence
6. Prepare hollandaise sauce in the desired texture, colour, taste and homogeneous structure applying the correct techniqueThe Learner knows and understands:
• Preparation of Hollandise sauce
• Points to consider when making Hollandise sauce
• Characteristics of a good Hollandise Sauce and areas of use
• Derivatives of Hollandise sauce and areas of use
• Preservation of Hollandise sauce
The Learner is able to:
 Separate the egg white from the yolk
 Prepare the lemon juice
 Melt the butter and separate casein
 Prepare Bain Marie
 Boil water, lemon juice, salt and spices
 Let the egg yolk absorb oil
 Prepare the sauce
The Learner:
Prepares hollandaise sauce by:
 Preparing equipment and ingredients for Hollandaise sauce
 Preparing Hollandaise sauce and its derivatives
 Preparing for service
 Preserving under appropriate conditions
Performance Criteria
Prepares the tools and ingredients for Hollandaise Sauce
Prepares the Hollandaise Sauce
Prepares the derivatives of the Sauce
Prepares the sauce for service
Preserves the sauce according to technical instructions
Output
• Prepared béchamel sauce
• Prepared tomato sauce
• Prepared demi glace sauce
• Prepared mayonnaise sauce
• Prepared mayonnaise sauce
• Prepared hollandaise sauce