Major Work Activity L - Specialty Preparations

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Task L-32 Prepares hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

Task descriptor

Cooks prepare savoury hot and cold items in bite-sized portions of virtually any food. They are made with various combinations of ingredients such as meat, fish, seafood, grains, vegetables, fruit and breads. Diverse cultural influences on Canadian cuisine expand this category to include items such as sushi, spring rolls, spanakopita, satays, and dim sum.

L-32.01 Selects ingredients for hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

L-32.01 Selects ingredients for hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-32.01.01P identify and choose ingredients ingredients are identified and chosen according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.01.02P identify indicators of freshness and quality indicators of freshness and quality are identified according to sensory assessment

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-32.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods and their applications define terminology associated with hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
identify types of hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods and describe their characteristics
identify market forms (prepared and packaged) of ingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify factors to consider when selecting ingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
identify dietary requirements specific toingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
L-32.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to select ingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods describe procedures used to select ingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods

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L-32.02 Processes ingredients for hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

L-32.02 Processes ingredients for hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-32.02.01P select and use processing tools and equipment processing tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.02.02P apply processing methods processing methods are applied according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.02.03P cook hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients and components hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients and components are cooked according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.02.04P store hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients and components hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients and components are stored for future assembly according to jurisdictional regulations and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-32.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods and their applications define terminology associated with hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify factors to consider when processing ingredients for hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify dietary requirements specific toingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
L-32.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to prepare hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients describe methods used to process hors d’oeuvres and other finger food ingredients

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L-32.03 Assembles hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

L-32.03 Assembles hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-32.03.01P select and use assembly tools and equipment assembly tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.03.02P use assembly methods assembly methods are used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.03.03P store hors d’oeuvres and other finger food hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods are stored for future use according to jurisdictional regulations and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-32.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods and their applications define terminology associated with hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify factors to consider when assembling hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify dietary requirements specific toingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
L-32.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to assemble hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods describe methods used to assemble hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

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L-32.04 Cooks hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

L-32.04 Cooks hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-32.04.01P determine cooking methods cooking methods are determined according to hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods, recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.04.02P apply cooking methods cooking methods are applied according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.04.03P calculate cooking time cooking time is calculated according to type, size and thickness of item, and cooking method according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-32.04.04P determine doneness doneness is determined by using various methods

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-32.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods and their applications define terminology associated with hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
identify types of hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods and describe their characteristics
identify factors to consider when cooking hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
identify dietary requirements specific toingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
L-32.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to cook hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods describe cooking methods used to cook hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

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L-32.05 Finishes hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

L-32.05 Finishes hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-32.05.01P apply seasoning, sauce, condiments and garnish seasoning, sauce, condiments and garnish are applied to hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods according to desired result
L-32.05.02P present hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods are presented according todesired results and styles of service
L-32.05.03P hold hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods are heldfor service according to jurisdictional regulations and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-32.05.01L demonstrate knowledge of hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods and their applications define terminology associated with hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify types of hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods and describe their characteristics
identify factors to consider when finishing hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
identify dietary requirements specific toingredients for hors d'oeuvres and other finger foods
L-32.05.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to finish hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods identify styles of service associated with hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods
describe presentation and finishing techniques
describe procedures used to hold and store hors d’oeuvres and other finger foods

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Task L-33 Prepares charcuterie and cured products

Task descriptor

Charcuterie and cured products are prepared using various techniques for preserving meats, fin fish and seafood. They can be aged and dried, smoked and cured. Examples of charcuterie and cured products are forcemeats, terrines, pâtés, galantines and ballotines, sausages, variety meats, smoked and fermented meat, fin fish, seafood, poultry. Charcuterie and cured products can be served hot or cold.

L-33.01 Selects ingredients for charcuterie and cured products

L-33.01 Selects ingredients for charcuterie and cured products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-33.01.01P identify indicators of quality indicators of quality are identified according to sensory assessment
L-33.01.02P identify and choose ingredients for processing ingredients for processing are identified and chosen according to recipe specifications and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-33.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of charcuterie and cured products and their applications define terminology associated with charcuterie and cured products
identify classifications of charcuterie and cured products, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify factors to consider when selecting ingredientsfor charcuterie and cured products
identify dietary requirements specific toingredientsfor charcuterie and cured products
L-33.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to select charcuterie and cured product ingredients describe procedures used to select charcuterie and cured product ingredients
L-33.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle charcuterie and cured product ingredients describe procedures used to handle charcuterie and cured product ingredients

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L-33.02 Processes ingredients for charcuterie and cured products

L-33.02 Processes ingredients for charcuterie and cured products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-33.02.01P select and use processing tools and equipment processing tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.02.02P apply processing methods processing methods are applied according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.02.03P combine ingredients, seasonings, preservatives and garnishes ingredients, seasonings, preservatives and garnishes are combined according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.02.04P assemble ingredients for charcuterie and cured products ingredients for charcuterie and cured products are assembled according to recipe specifications, desired results, indicators and jurisdictional regulations

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-33.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of charcuterie and cured products and their applications define terminology associated with charcuterie and cured products
identify classifications of charcuterie and cured products, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify temperature and environmental controls needed when curing, smoking and fermenting meats according to jurisdictional regulations
identify factors to consider when processing ingredients for charcuterie and cured products
identify dietary requirements specific toingredientsfor charcuterie and cured products
L-33.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to process charcuterie and cured product ingredients describe methods used to process charcuterie and cured product ingredients
L-33.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured product ingredients describe procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured product ingredients

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L-33.03 Cooks charcuterie and cured products

L-33.03 Cooks charcuterie and cured products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-33.03.01P select and use cooking tools and equipment cooking tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.03.02P select temperature temperature is selected according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.03.03P apply cooking method cooking method is applied according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.03.04P determine charcuterie and cured product doneness charcuterie and cured product doneness is determined according to jurisdictional regulations, sensory assessment and indicators

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-33.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of charcuterie and cured products and their applications define terminology associated with charcuterie and cured products
identify classifications of charcuterie and cured products, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify temperature and environmental controls needed when curing, smoking and fermenting meats
identify factors to consider when cooking charcuterie and cured products
identify dietary requirements specific toingredientsfor charcuterie and cured products
L-33.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to cook charcuterie and cured products describe cooking methods used to cook charcuterie and cured products
L-33.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured products describe procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured products

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L-33.04 Finishes charcuterie and cured products

L-33.04 Finishes charcuterie and cured products
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-33.04.01P apply garnish and finishing techniques garnish and finishing techniques are applied to pâtés and terrines according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.04.02P remove casings and membranes casings and membranes are removed from select sausages and cured meats
L-33.04.03P cut and slice charcuterie and cured products charcuterie and cured products are cut and sliced according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-33.04.04P identify and apply secondary cook methods secondary cook methods are identified and applied to select charcuterie and cured products according to recipe specifications and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-33.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of charcuterie and cured products and their applications define terminology associated with charcuterie and cured products
identify temperature and environmental controls needed when curing, smoking and fermenting meats
identify factors to consider when finishing charcuterie and cured products
identify dietary requirements specific toingredientsfor charcuterie and cured products
L-33.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to finish charcuterie and cured products describe styles of service associated with charcuterie and cured products
describe procedures used to carve and slice charcuterie and cured products
describe finishing techniques
L-33.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured products describe procedures used to handle and store charcuterie and cured products

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Task L-34 Prepares gels and glazes

Task descriptor

Gels are finished products which are used for complementing dishes as well as for entrées, appetizers and desserts. Examples of gels include aspics, gelatin desserts, gelatin salads and fluid gel. The defining ingredients in gels are either animal-based gelatins or plant-based sources such as agar agar.

Glazes are shiny coatings, applied onto other food items to enhance appearance and flavour, and to protect and preserve quality.

L-34.01 Selects ingredients for gels and glazes

L-34.01 Selects ingredients for gels and glazes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-34.01.01P identify indicators of freshness and quality indicators of freshness and quality are identified according to sensory assessment
L-34.01.02P identify and choose ingredients for gels and glazes ingredients for gels and glazes are chosen according to recipe specifications and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-34.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of gels and glazes and their applications define terminology associated with gels and glazes
identify types of gels, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of glazes, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify factors to consider when selecting ingredients for gels and glazes
identify dietary requirements specific togels and glazes
L-34.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to select ingredients for gels and glazes describe procedures used to select ingredients for gels and glazes

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L-34.02 Processes ingredients for gels and glazes

L-34.02 Processes ingredients for gels and glazes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-34.02.01P select and use processing tools and equipment processing tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-34.02.02P combine ingredients ingredients are combined using processing methods
L-34.02.03P hold ingredients at temperature ingredients are held at temperature according to recipe specifications and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-34.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of gels and glazes and their applications define terminology associated with gels and glazes
identify types of gels, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of glazes, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify factors to consider when processing ingredients for gels and glazes
identify dietary requirements specific togels and glazes
L-34.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to prepare gels and glazes describe methods used to process ingredients for gels and glazes

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L-34.03 Finishes gels and glazes

L-34.03 Finishes gels and glazes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-34.03.01P select and use finishing tools and equipment finishing tools and equipment are selected and used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-34.03.02P use finishing techniques finishing techniques are used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-34.03.03P hold and store gels and glazes gels and glazes are held and stored according to recipe specifications, desired results and jurisdictional regulations

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-34.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of finishing gels and glazes and their applications define terminology associated with gels and glazes
identify factors to consider when finishing gels and glazes
identify dietary requirements specific togels and glazes
L-34.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to finish gels and glazes describe methods used to finish gels and glazes
L-34.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle, hold and store gels and glazes describe procedures used to handle, hold and store gels and glazes

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Task L-35 Prepares marinades, rubs and brines

Task descriptor

Marinades are used to enhance flavours and to tenderize the product. They are usually comprised of oils, acids and flavourings. Rubs are dry marinades consisting of seasonings to enhance the flavour of foods. Brine ingredients include liquid, flavourings and salt and can be used to cure and preserve meat, seafood and fin fish.

L-35.01 Selects marinade, rub and brine ingredients

L-35.01 Selects marinade, rub and brine ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-35.01.01P choose marinade, rub or brine marinade, rub or brine is chosen according to type of protein, vegetables or fruit being used, recipe specifications and desired results
L-35.01.02P identify and choose ingredients ingredients are identified and chosen according to recipe specifications and desired results

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-35.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of marinades, rubs and brines and their applications define terminology associated with marinades, rubs and brines
identify types of marinades, rubs and brines, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify factors to consider when selecting ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines
identify dietary requirements specific tomarinades, rubs and brines
identify ingredients and ratios used to prepare marinades, rubs and brines
L-35.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to select ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines describe procedures used to select ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines
L-35.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to handle and store ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines describe procedures used to handle and store ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines

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L-35.02 Processes marinade, rub and brine ingredients

L-35.02 Processes marinade, rub and brine ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
L-35.02.01P prepare and measure ingredients ingredients are prepared and measured according to recipe specifications
L-35.02.02P select and use non-reactive processing tools and equipment non-reactive processing tools and equipment are selected and used according to product specifications
L-35.02.03P uses processing methods processing methods are used according to recipe specifications and desired results
L-35.02.04P hold and store marinades, rubs and brines marinades, rubs and brines are held and stored according to recipe specifications, desired results and jurisdictional regulations
L-35.02.05P use safe handling procedures safe handling procedures are used according to jurisdictional regulations and to avoid cross-contamination

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Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
L-35.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of marinades, rubs and brines and their applications define terminology associated with marinades, rubs and brines
identify factors to consider when processing ingredients for marinades, rubs and brines
identify dietary requirements specific tomarinades, rubs and brines
L-35.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to process marinades, rubs and brines describe methods used to process marinades, rubs and brines
identify ingredients and ratios used to process marinades, rubs and brines

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