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Appendix A - Cafeteria Training 11 and 12


Safety, Sanitation, and Equipment

It is expected that students will:

Grade 11Grade 12
  • use commercial kitchen tools and equipment in a safe manner
  • operate and maintain a working environment in accordance with Ministry of Health and Workers' Compensation Board standards
  • obtain FOODSAFE Level I certification
  • demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between personal hygiene and safe food handling
  • demonstrate proficient use of commercial kitchen tools and equipment
  • evaluate their working environment in accordance with Ministry of Health and Workers' Compensation Board standards
  • describe relationships between personal hygiene and public safety
  • demonstrate safe food-handling techniques

Principles of Food Preparation

It is expected that students will:

Grade 11Grade 12
  • describe the organization and operation of a food-service operation
  • use appropriate commercial food-service terminology
  • use metric, imperial, and American systems of measurement
  • demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend recipes
  • describe cooking and baking principles
  • describe how principles of nutrition can be used in food preparation
  • describe principles of purchasing, receiving, storage, and waste management in a food-service operation
  • demonstrate an understanding of ways to convert recipes from one system of measurement to another
  • develop a range of menus based on social trends, dietary needs, and cultural influences
  • demonstrate an understanding of receiving, storage, and inventory control
  • explain and use appropriate commercial food-service terminology
  • describe principles of protein, starch, and vegetable cooking

Food Preparation

It is expected that students will:

Grade 11Grade 12
  • demonstrate skills necessary to prepare foods in a hot-food station, cold-food station, and baking station
  • demonstrate techniques required in:
  • preparation of stocks, soups, and sauces
  • preparation of pasta, rice, and vegetables
  • preparation of baked goods
  • preparation of salads and sandwiches
  • protein cooking, when preparing meat, poultry, and eggs
  • use effective time-management principles while preparing food
  • apply principles of portion and quality control
  • demonstrate proficiency while preparing foods in a hot-food station, cold-food station, and baking station
  • demonstrate techniques required in:
  • protein cooking, when preparing meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and seafood
  • starch cooking, when preparing grains and legumes
  • short-order cooking, when preparing hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and hors d'oeuvres
  • preparation of desserts and baked goods
  • garnishing and food presentation
  • apply principles of portion, quality, and cost control
  • use time effectively

Food Service

It is expected that students will:

Grade 11Grade 12
  • identify and evaluate factors that affect the food-service industry
  • serve food and beverages in a professional manner
  • describe career opportunities in the food-service industry
  • describe skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary for employment in the food-service industry
  • demonstrate an understanding of employment issues related to the food-service industry
  • propose appropriate strategies for handling customer relations
  • evaluate career opportunities in the food-service industry
  • demonstrate skills, attitudes, and behaviours necessary for employment in the food-service industry
  • demonstrate an understanding of social, financial, and environmental issues related to the food-service industry
  • critique food presentation in a commercial setting
  • develop a plan to promote a food product


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