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Prepare, cook and finish dim sum

URN: PPL2PC29
Business Sectors (Suites): Hospitality - Professional Cookery
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on: 01 Mar 2022

Overview

This standard is about preparing from raw ingredients, cooking and finishing the most common dim sum dishes.

The standard looks at various preparation methods and then how to cook and finish dim sum dishes.

This standard focuses on the technical knowledge and skills required to prepare, cook and finish dim sum; however it should be assessed in the wider context of safe and hygienic working practices. It is recommended that the following NOS, selected as appropriate to the job role and organisation, are referenced in conjunction with the technical skills and knowledge for the standard:

  • Maintain basic food safety in catering
  • Maintain food safety in a kitchen environment
  • Provide basic advice on allergens to customers
  • Minimise the risk of allergens to customers

When you have completed this standard you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of and your ability to:

  • Prepare, cook and finish basic dim sum dishes

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

1. Select the type and quantity of ingredients needed for the product 2. Check the ingredients to make sure they meet quality standards and other requirements 3. Choose the correct tools, knives and equipment to prepare, fill and assemble dim sum 4. Use tools, knives and equipment correctly when preparing, filling and assembling dim sum 5. Prepare and combine ingredients to meet the requirements of the dish 6. Fill dough and wrappers with the correct amount of filling 7. Shape dim sum to the required standard 8. Cook dim sum using the appropriate cooking method 9. Check the product has the correct colour, texture, quantity and finish 10. Make sure the product is at the correct temperature for holding and storing 11. Store any cooked products not for immediate use in line with food safety regulations

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. How to select the correct type, quality and quantity of ingredients to meet product requirements 2. What quality points to look for in the ingredients 3. Why and to whom you should report any problems with the ingredients 4. What the correct tools and equipment are and the reasons for using them when carrying out the required preparation and cooking methods 5. What preparation and cooking methods are appropriate to each type of dim sum products 6. How to carry out each of the preparation methods according to product requirements 7. How to identify when dim sum fillings have the correct colour, flavour, texture and quantity 8. The quality points relating to prepared dim sum dough and won ton wrapper products 9. How to minimise and correct common faults with dim sum fillings, dough and wrappers 10. How to control portion sizes and minimise waste 11. The correct temperatures for storing dim sum fillings not for immediate use 12. How to store dim sum fillings 13. The storage/holding requirements and ideal conditions for processed dim sum dough and won ton wrapper products and what precautions should be taken when storing them 14. Healthy eating options when preparing and cooking dim sum 15. The effects of various temperatures and humidity on the ingredients used 16. The quality points relating to finished dim sum dough and wrappers 17. The quality points relating to finished dim sum products

Scope/range

1. Ingredients
1.1 raw fish and shellfish
1.2 raw meat and poultry
1.3 vegetables and vegetable products
1.4 seasonings and sauces
1.5 dried ingredients

2. Dough and wrappers
2.1 dough
2.2 won ton wrappers
2.3 pastry based casing
2.4 cheung fun

3. Dim sum
3.1 encased in dough
3.2 encased in won ton wrappers
3.3 cheung fun based
3.4 pastry based

4. Preparation methods
4.1 weighing/measuring
4.2 chopping
4.3 mixing
4.4 mixing/kneading
4.5 shaping
4.6 combining with fats
4.7 sealing
4.8 portioning

5. Cooking methods
5.1 steaming
5.2 boiling
5.3 frying
5.4 baking
5.5 combining cooking methods

6. Finishing methods
6.1 portioning
6.2 garnishing
6.3 adding accompaniments

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

28 Feb 2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

People 1st International Ltd

Original URN

PPL2PC29

Relevant Occupations

Chef, Cook, Kitchen Assistant

SOC Code

5434

Keywords

prepare, cook, finish, dim sum