Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

This Unit is about producing dishes which meet the relevant nutritional standards and specifications set for school meals services. The skills described highlight the need to be aware of what has to be done to meet the relevant nutritional standards.
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Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

I confirm that the evidence detailed in this Unit is my own work and meets the requirements of the National Occupational standards.

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I confirm that the candidate’s sampled work meets the standards specified for this Unit and may be presented for external verification.

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Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

What you have to do
P1 Liaise with colleagues and clients to identify the relevant nutritional standards and requirements.
P2 Prepare and cook menu items which fulfil the nutritional standards and the organisational standards set.
P3 Work in a manner that maximises the nutritional value of the food.
P4 Ensure that the preparation and cooking areas and equipment are safe, hygienic, ready for use and free from contaminating substances.
P5 Finish and present dish to required quality standards.
P6 Report any problems with meeting the nutritional standards to the appropriate person.
P7 Conduct work in line with relevant workplace procedures and current legal and regulatory requirements relating to safe and hygienic practices.

Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

Evidence number / Evidence description / Date / What you have to do
P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 / P5 / P6 / P7

Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

What you have to know
Knowledge Statements marked by  cannot be inferred / Completed date or appendix
K1*The relevant nutritional standards used within school meals contexts.
K2*What the main nutrient groups are.
K3*What quantity of nutrients are typically needed to maintain a good dietary balance.
K4*What food preparation and cooking methods can affect the nutritional content of foods.
K5*The importance of knowing calorific values per portion.
K6*What quantity of nutrients are typically needed to maintain a good dietary balance.
K7*The range of different special dietary requirements that may be encountered, and the impact that they have upon the production of food.
K8*The differences between dietary, religious and cultural requirements and how these are accounted for within the organisation.
K9*The consequences of not providing food that meets the nutritional standards.
K10*Where to obtain information on different dietary requirements.
K11*What safe working practices should be followed when preparing and cooking dishes to meet special dietary requirements.

Unit 1PR26 (F94X 04)Prepare Meals to meet Relevant Nutritional Standards Set for School Meals

Supplementary evidence

Evidence/Question / Answer / Date
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Evidence must come from candidate’s work in the associated work area. There must be sufficient evidence for the assessor to judge that the candidate can achieve the required standard on a consistent basis.

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