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6100-030/530 Level 3 Professional Cookery – Sample

Questions
Version 1.1 – September 2017

Please note this is not a complete sample theory exam, this document consists of sample
questions from across the test specification.

Candidate Name Date DD/MM/YY

1 Describe four ways to avoid the risk of contamination when reheating pre‐cooked foods.

(4 marks)

2 The head chef of a hotel has sourced a new fish supplier.

Describe four necessary purchasing processes to the point of delivery.


(4 marks)

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3 Explain three methods that can be used to prepare a whole chicken for grilling.
(6 marks)

4 Describe six techniques required to produce a crème caramel.


(6 marks)

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5 Explain three correct storage requirements when storing a fresh cream strawberry
gateau.
(6 marks)

6 Describe the roles of the four essential macro nutrients present in a balanced diet.

(4 marks)

7 Describe three impacts that the age of guinea fowl has on the choice of preparation and
cooking method used.
(6 marks)

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8 Tom purchases an unprepared whole chicken weighing 2 kg for £6.80. He prepares the
chicken for sauté. The wastage (carcass and trimmings) weighs 760 g and the cuts for sauté
weigh 1,240 g.

After cooking, the cuts of chicken weigh 1 kg.

Calculate the following:

a) The cost of unprepared chicken per kg. (1 mark)

b) The percentage of wastage after preparation. (1 mark)

c) The percentage of weight loss after the preparation and cooking processes. (1 mark)

d) The cost, per kg, of servable meat after preparation and cooking. (1 mark)

9 Describe three characteristics of double cream.


(3 marks)

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10 Explain why incorrect preparation may affect the rising quality of a soufflé.

(6 marks)

11 Tina is the head chef at a large hotel which is hosting chef’s convention. The topic of the
convention is ‘Catering for Coeliac Customers’ and the organisers have requested that all
food provided meets the convention theme. Tina is aware that the hotel has never
previously catered for the dietary requirements of coeliac customers on such a large scale.

Discuss the factors Tina should consider when planning catering for the convention.

(15 marks)

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