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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title IPC102 Introduction to professional cookery -Theory
Assessment Assessment 4: Research Portfolio
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1200 words
Learning Outcomes c) Explain major cooking terms, culinary
terminology and kitchen vocabulary.
d) Define and compare culinary preparation
techniques for a variety of basic cooking
methods.
e) Research legislative requirements that relate to
the purchase, delivery, production and storage of
various food types.
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Week 12
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context:
Culinary professionals need to have a wide and varied knowledge of major cooking and
culinary terms to be able to best communicate with other team members. To do this, it is
essential that they undertake detailed research to familiarise themselves with kitchen
vocabulary and current best practice in terms of techniques and an overall solid
understanding and knowledge of methods of cookery both classical and modern.
It is also essential that culinary professionals have sound knowledge of legislative
requirements in relation to the food production cycle
This assessment requires students to research major culinary and cooking terms as well as
methods of cookery, preparation techniques associated within this area.
The second part of this assessment requires students to research the legislative requirements
that relate to the production, purchase, transportation, delivery and storage of food types
and put this into real time practice using local suppliers that have recognised food safety
qualifications.IPC102_Assessment Brief 4_Research Portfolio_Module 6.Docx Page 2 of 4
Instructions:
This assessment is to be done in two (2) parts.
Part A (800 words):
Research and present a menu document with four (4) entrees, four (4) mains and
four (4) desserts. Include all methods of cookery and presentation. The menu is to be
from a fine dining restaurant - no cafes, burgers.
Present a document outlining the mise en place of each dish. The mise en place will
include all equipment used the correct culinary terms associated with each and why
its used and a work flow for each dish.
Provide a detailed reference from where you researched each dish. Do not make this
up yourself - journals, books websites can all be used (see rules below).
Part B (400 words):
From your menu, itemise each area of produce that you will be using (i.e. seafood,
game) and locate reputable Sydney suppliers.
List their trading names as well as any relevant contact details that they have,
website, contact numbers, only use suppliers that have a food safety authority
stamp of approval, HACCP certification or any other food safety approval
qualifications.
Discuss in detail the cycle from when you order goods to the transportation,
delivery, how you will receive these goods, check for quality and how best to store
these goods in the correct manner. Include all relevant temperatures.
It is important to note.
1. A minimum of two (2) academic (books & peer-reviewed journal articles) & two
(2) other sources (newspaper article, trade publications, websites, etc.) must be
used per post. These should be referenced in the APA style, both in-text and in a
reference list. References to ‘Wikipedia’ or similar unsubstantiated sources will not
be accepted.
2 Any detection of plagiarism will lead to an immediate fail grade in the task, and
possible exclusion from the subject.
3 Extensions cannot be granted by the lecturer after the submission date. In the event
of serious illness or unusual circumstances, a student may apply for Special
Consideration in accordance with the rules and regulations governing this
application, but it is important that such requests be made as soon as the
circumstance is known.IPC102- Assessment brief rubrics Page 3 of 4
Learning Rubrics
Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(0-49%)
Pass
(50-64%)
Credit
(65-74%)
Distinction
(75-84%)
High Distinction
(85-100%)
Content & purpose
30 %
Lacks a clear focus with
large sections of
unnecessary or irrelevant
information included.
Content is disjointed and
does not align to a main
topic.
Ill-defined focus with
some unnecessary or
irrelevant information
included. Majority of
content is disjointed and
does not all align to a
main topic.
Broad focus with
occasional unnecessary
or irrelevant information
included. Most content is
clearly align to a main
topic.
Clear focus with minimal
unnecessary or irrelevant
information included. All
content is clearly align to
a main topic.
Well defined focus,
supported by high quality
content and discussion
that expertly aligns to a
main topic.
Knowledge &
understanding
40 %
Student does not display
a clear understanding of
the requirements of the
chosen topic. Discussion
is not supported by clear
& relevant examples.
Student displays limited
understanding of the
requirements of the
chosen topic. Discussion
is supported by a limited
number of relevant
examples.
Student displays good
understanding of the
requirements of the
chosen topic. Discussion
supported by several
relevant examples.
Student displays a highly
developed understanding
of the requirements of
the chosen topic.
Discussion is supported
by a number of detailed
& relevant examples.
Student displays a
superior understanding of
the requirements of the
chosen topic. Discussion
is supported by a number
of high quality examples.
Structure
10 %
Discussion points do not
flow smoothly or
logically, no connection
between ideas.
Paragraphs not used or
lack structure.
Minimal structure evident
however discussion
points loosely connected.
Limited use of
paragraphs.
Good structure evident
with some discussion
points presented in a
logical order. Paragraph
structure used
throughout.
Good structure evident
with most discussion
points presented in a
clear and logical order.
All paragraph are well
organised.
Excellent structure
evident with all
discussion points
presented in a clear &
logical order. Paragraphs
well defined and
organised to a high
quality.
Research &
referencing
10 %
No evidence of research.
No academic sources
used. Sources of
information not
referenced using the APA
style.
Limited evidence of
research. Minimal
academic sources used.
Many errors in APA
referencing style
formatting.
Some evidence of
research. Limited
academic sources used.
Few errors in APA
referencing style
formatting.
Clear evidence of
research. Several quality
academic sources used.
One or two errors in APA
referencing style
formatting.
Evidence of in-depth
research. Many high
quality academic sources
used. No errors in APA
referencing style
formatting.
Format & Many spelling mistakes A number of spelling A couple of spelling Minimal spelling mistakes No spelling mistakes orIPC102- Assessment brief rubrics Page 4 of 4
presentation
10 %
and/or grammatical
errors.
mistakes and/or
grammatical errors.
mistakes and/or
grammatical errors.
and/or grammatical
errors.
grammatical errors.