Learning the Service of Food and Beverage

Unit code: AEB1502 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Nicholson
N/A
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit provides students with insight into the development and contemporary requirements of providing food and beverage service. Specific government requirements and consumer expectations are considered. It describes the ways in which food and beverage production service is undertaken in educational settings in safe and dependable ways. This includes Occupational Health, and Safety (OHS); personal and food hygiene; food purchasing and storage. It explores how menu development both contributes to and is shaped by the food and beverage service.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Interpret legislative requirements in food production and service;
  2. Evaluate influences on the provision of food hygiene and safety;
  3. Analyse menus and consider their impact on food and beverage provided to customers; and
  4. Investigate a range of approaches to the safe and responsible service of foods

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Investigation of an aspect of menu development and its influences on food and beverage service
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Investigation of an aspect of menu development and its influences on food and beverage service
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 15%
Complete Safe food handling, allergens and OHS tasks
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 45%
Evaluation of kitchen health and safety practices in response to a range of stimulus materials in context of legislative requirements

Required reading

Students will be provided with an up-to-date reading list via the VU Collaborate system.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

Search for units, majors & minors