Microcredential – Develop Recipes for Special Dietary Requirements
Learn to create and cost recipes that cater to a variety of special dietary needs. This course covers identifying dietary requirements, developing nutritionally balanced recipes, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Ideal for culinary professionals who want to offer inclusive and health-conscious menu options.
Course Structure
Unit - Develop Recipes for Special Dietary Requirements
| 1. Identify recipe requirements. | 1.1. Identify lifestyle, medical or religious recipe requirements of different customer groups. 1.2. Follow dietary advice provided by other professionals where relevant. 1.3. Identify key health and legal consequences of ignoring special dietary requirements of customers. |
| 2. Develop recipes for special diets. | 2.1. Select a variety of suitable foods and recipes to meet specific requirements. 2.2. Identify appropriate combinations of food to meet macro- and micro-nutrient requirements. 2.3. Develop recipes that balance nutritional requirements and variety. 2.4. Recommend food preparation, cooking and storage methods to maximise nutritional value of food. |
| 3. Cost and document special recipes. | 3.1. Calculate expenditure items to determine production costs of recipes. 3.2. Calculate portion yields and costs from ingredients. 3.3 Assess cost-effectiveness of proposed dishes against budgetary constraints. |
| 4. Monitor suitability of special recipes. | 4.1. Use feedback from customers and others to determine suitability of recipes. 4.2. Analyse the suitability of recipes against dietary goals, nutritional requirements and customer needs. 4.3. Adjust recipes based on feedback and suitability. |
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
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Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
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I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
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Career outcomes: Professional development for those working or aspiring to work in the tourism, travel or hospitality sectors
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