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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
HOSPITALITY STUDIES
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
MEMORANDUM
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Hospitality Studies Grade 12 NSC Supplementary 2015 Memo
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Hospitality Studies 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.1.1 C√
1.1.2 D√
1.1.3 A√
1.1.4 B√
1.1.5 A√
1.1.6 C√
1.1.7 D√
1.1.8 D√
1 1.9 D√
1.1.10 A√ (10)
1.2 MATCHING ITEMS
1.2.1 F√
1.2.2 D√
1.2.3 A√
1.2.4 C√
1.2.5 G√
1.2.6 E√
1.2.7 I√
1.2.8 K√
1.2.9 L√
1.2.10 B√ (10)
1.3 ONE WORD ITEMS
1.3.1 Italian meringue√
1.3.2 Hors 'd oeuvres√
1.3.3 Short crust√
1.3.4 Veal√
1.3.5 Tongue√
1.5.6 Liver√
1.3.7 Binding√
1.3.8 Vegan√
1.3.9 Diabetes√
1.3.10 De-alcoholised wine√ (10)
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1.4 SELECTION
1.4.1 B√ D√ E√
1.4.2 B√ D√ (5)
1.5 MATCHING ITEMS
1.5.1 T-bone steak√
1.5.2 Club steak√
1.5.3 Pickled and corned beef√
1.5.4 Stocks√
1.5.5 Steak tartare√ (5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 40
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SECTION B: KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
HYGIENE, SAFETY AND SECURITY
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 Diarrhoea√
Fever√
Stomach pain/abdominal pain√ (Any 2) (2)
2.1.2 DISEASE INCUBATION TRANSMISSION
PERIOD
Hepatitis A 15–45 days√ - personal contact with
infected person√
- consuming food prepared
by infected person√
- drinking hepatitis A
contaminated water√
(1) (Any 2)
Gastro-enteritis 24–48 hours√ - viral√
- drinking infected water√
- carried by flies
contaminated by human
and animal waste√
(1) (Any 2) (6)
2.2 2.2.1 - Chemically treat all liquids√ e.g. boil or pasteurise√
- Clean and cook food properly to avoid raw or undercooked
food√
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap√
- Cholera vaccines are available√
- Do not use uncooked fish or shellfish√
- Cover food to protect from flies√
- Use treated water to wash fruit √ (Any 4) (4)
2.2.2 - Absenteeism by staff√
- Work output is slow√
- Loss of business opportunities and income√ (Any 2) (2)
2.3 Yes, √
- The staff dress code creates order√, discipline√, and neatness√.
- Safety and hygiene of employees is maintained√
- Creates a sense of pride and dignity when wearing a uniform √
- Creates a positive image of the employee and the establishment which
will ensure repeat business and good word of mouth. √
- The public will be of the opinion that if the staff has a professional
appearance then the service will also be professional. √
- First impressions are important and the professional looking staff will look
trustworthy and efficient. √ (Any 4) (4)
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2.4 - Waiters use hand-held computer technology to put the orders through to
the kitchen√,
- It is a fast and accurate transmission of guest orders√
- Order goes directly to the kitchen and the bar√ (Any 2) (2)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
SECTION C: NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING
FOOD COMMODITIES
QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 R180 x 20√
= R3 600√ (2)
3.1.2 R210 x100√
= R21 000√ (2)
3.1.3 R1 000 + R3 600 + R21 000√
=R25 600√ (2)
3.2 - butternut√
- spinach/morogo√
- yams/madumbe√
- sweet potato√
- mealies/corn on the cob√ (Any relevant answer) (4)
3.3 QUOTATION FORM√
Tosie Country Club
501 Croftdene, Chatsworth√
Quotation (valid for 30 days of issue) √
Name of the client: British Golf Club√
Description of menu items Additional costs Price
Music√ R1 000√
Total menu price for the function: R24 600√
Total price: R25 600√
Dietary requirements: 20 vegetarians√
Special requests: use local ingredients√, vegetarian diet√
Terms of payment: internet transfer√
Deposit: R12 800√
(Any 10) (10)
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3.4 3.4.1 3–5 savoury snacks per person√
2–3 snacks per person√
Reason: A full meal will follow the cocktail function and therefore
not too many cocktail snacks should be served.√ (2)
3.4.2 - mince/steak samoosas√
- ostrich/springbok/spring rolls√
- beef strips√
- beef satays/skewers√
- meat balls√
- bacon quiches √
- sausage rolls √
- mince/steak pies √
- Chipolata/pork/beef sausages √ (Any relevant answer) (3)
3.4.3 - Guests can meet each other and socialise before being
formally seated at tables. Often guests at a formal dinner only
socialise with those at the table but the cocktail function allows
for a more socialising. √
- Adds a special dimension to a function which combines
informal and formal styles of service and sets a friendly tone to
the evening. √
- An alternate small space can be used for the cocktail function
which will not infringe on the dinner arrangements√
- All the golfers which is a large number of people can be
entertained at one time√
- Can provide the hors d oeuvres for the dinner, if there are
speeches at the dinner and people have to wait a long time to
eat.√
- Little cutlery and crockery is required
- A table plan is not required so the work load is kept down and
can be used for the dinner.√
- Duration of function is short√
- Variety is served giving guests a wide choice of food items√
- No need for serving staff who can use the time to prepare for
the dinner. √ (Any 4) (4)
3.4.4 - Set up tables and chairs scattered around the venue√
- Place tablecloths on the table√
- Set up audio-visual equipment√, make sure that it is working
correctly√
- Set up buffet tables for snacks if self-service format is used√
- Cover tables with tablecloths and position side plates and
serviettes at the ends of the tables. √
- Place any cutlery in holders on the buffet tables√
- Set up the table you will use as a bar during the function√.
- Decorate the room according to the theme√ (Any 6) (6)
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3.4.5 You need to be aware of the following:
- Symptoms of allergies vary from person to person√
- They can include sneezing, skin rashes, swelling, watery eyes,
difficulty breathing, vomiting, and diarrhoea√
- The amount of the ingredient or food needed to trigger a
reaction also varies from person to person√
- One of the most common food allergies is a sensitivity to
peanuts, milk, eggs, shellfish, molluscs√
- Other food allergies may be certain fruits, vegetables, spices√
(Any relevant answer) (5)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 4.1.1 A - Christmas pudding√
B - Pavlova√ (2)
4.1.2 DESSERT A DESSERT B
(a) Classification Hot√ (1) Cold√ (1)
(b) Cooking Steaming√ (1) Baking√ (1)
method
(c) Description - rich pudding - meringue cups
containing dried filled with fresh
fruit and mixed fruit and whipped
spice, often cream√ (1)
flambéed with
brandy or rum√ (1) (6)
4.2 4.2.1 Setting agent√ (1)
4.2.2 Hydration√ (1)
4.2.3 - Rinse in cold water√
- Brush with oil√
- Lightly spraying mould with non-stick spray√ (Any 2) (2)
4.2.4 - Fresh pineapple will not allow the gelatine to set/ the
proteolytic enzyme in fresh pineapple retards setting of the
Bavarian cream√
- Canned pineapple does not contain the proteolytic enzyme
bromelin and therefore the Bavarian cream will set.√ (2)
4.2.5 - Ensures even distribution√
- To prevent fruit from floating to the top√
- To prevent fruit from sinking to the bottom√ (1)
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4.2.6 - Vegetable, meat and fish jellies/ used in aspic jelly√
- Tomato aspic used in salad √
- Brawn (meat to which aspic is added which resembles
polony)√
- Clarifying agent in wines and fruit juice√
- Vegetable, meat and fish terrines √
- Covers food on display, e.g. canapés, sliced pâtés√ (Any 3) (3)
4.3 4.3.1 Other metals will leave a metallic taste in the chutney √ due to the
reaction with the acid√ (1)
4.3.2 Use apricots√, add onions, garlic, dried fruit such as raisins or
dates, sugar, spices and vinegar to taste.√ (any suitable
ingredients can be included)
Wash fruit, core and remove pips√, cut and mince fruit√. Soak
dried fruit if necessary then mince√. Boil mixture slowly allowing
the taste to develop.√ Stir continuously to prevent burning√, rub
cooked mixture through a sieve√ / puree in a food processor√.
Spoon into sterilised jars and seal√. (Any 4) (4)
4.4 4.4.1 - Good source of protein√
- Low in fat√
- Cholesterol free√
- Natural source of fibre√
- Gluten free√
- High in vitamin B9√, potassium√, iron√ and magnesium√
- Rich in antioxidants√
- Low glycaemic index√ (Any 4) (4)
4.4.2 - Inspect whole lentils√
- Remove any debris or dirt√
- Rinse the lentils in cold water before cooking√
- Place lentils in a saucepan using 3 cups of fresh water for
each cup of lentils√
- Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover√
- Boil lentils until tender√
- Skim off any foam that may form during cooking√ (Any 3) (3)
4.5 4.5.1 bright red√
pink red√ (Any 1) (1)
4.5.2 - Juices will run from the meat√
- Meat will become dry√
- Meat will lose its colour√ (Any 2) (2)
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4.6 4.6.1 - Allows air trapped between dough and dish to escape√
- Prevents the pastry from rising during baking process√
(Any 1) (1)
4.6.2 Mille-feuilles
- Baked puff pastry√
- Rectangular in shape√
- 2 rectangles layered with cream and jam/ crème pâtissière√
- Topping dusted with icing sugar√ (Any 2)
Barquettes
- Baked short crust pastry√
- Oval√ or boat shaped√
- Baked blind√ and filled with a variety of fillings√
- Sweet or savoury fillings√ (Any 2) (4)
4.7 The temperature is lowered to dry the choux pastry and to finish
the baking process √ and to prevent burning√
(Any 2) (2)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 80
SECTION D: SECTORS AND CAREERS
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
QUESTION 5
5.1 5.1.1 - Develops and communicates HR policies√
- Interprets, implements and enforces the laws√ and regulations
required by government and the industry√
- Maintains appropriate standards of work-life quality√ and
ethical business policies and practices√.
- Draws up employment contracts√, code of conduct√,
procedures√, work schedules√ and rosters√.
- Settling disputes √. (Any 2) (2)
5.1.2 - The advertisement attracts the desired target market e.g.
those interested to apply for post√.
- The correct information is supplied in the advertisement√
- Advert has a short message with critical information√
- The salary does not indicate inclusions/exclusions √
- All the roles and responsibilities are not indicated √
- The qualifications are not specific e.g. diploma, certificate,
etc. √
- No address added for a posted CV √
- No closing date/due date included√
- Qualification not clear
Any relevant answer (Any 5) (5)
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5.2. 5.2.1 - Workers are non-revenue but are needed to generate
revenue√ e.g. good customer service results in profit√
- Word of mouth of excellent service results in the hotel getting
more profit√, more jobs are created because of increased
demand√.
- Revenue generating areas receive income from sales√
- Examples of revenue generating areas: accommodation√, food
and beverage√, laundry √
- Examples of non-revenue generating areas: front office√,
marketing√, human resources√, finance√, laundry (washing of
linen, towels, sheets etc.) and housekeeping√, maintenance√,
and security√ (Any 6) (6)
5.2.2 - The profitable establishment contributes to the gross domestic
product (GDP) of the economy√
- Increase in demand creates more job opportunities√
- Increase product demand for local enterprises√ e.g. high influx
of hotel guests in the area results in higher sales for locals,
e.g. beadwork, attires etc.√
- Improves infrastructure e.g. better roads in rural areas√
- Payment of taxes and levy generates revenue for the
economy√
- Tourism brings valuable foreign currency√
- Living conditions in the community improves√. (Any 3) (3)
5.3 5.3.1 Strengths:
- Chef has cooking skills√
- Opportunity is near her home√
- She already has a cart√ (Any 2)
Weakness:
- An established take away is already at the business park√
- The cart is limited in terms of providing bulk orders √
- The cart may be limited in terms of the equipment you can
have √
- The cart may not create the same image as a takeaway shop √
(Any 2)
Opportunity:
- She can expand the business once it grows√
- She can acquire a take away and /or shop√
(Any relevant answer) (2)
Threat:
- Some workers may enjoy the food from the other take away√
- The owner of that take away may decide to expand the
business√ (Any relevant answer) (2) (8)
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5.3.2 - Business address√
- Form of business, e.g. CC√
- Branding – name, logo√
- Her short, medium, long term goals, √ i.e. her targets√
- Map showing location in the business park√ (Any 4) (4)
5.3.3 - Leaflets√
- Flyers√
- Posters√
- Brochures√ (Any 2) (2)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 6.1.1 Special equipment:
- Carving unit is a special trolley or area in which you care and
portion meat joints or fish for guests√
- Bain marie is used to keep food hot during the function√.
- Chafing dishes keep food at the correct temperature√
- Serving utensils are spoons and forks used to serve food onto
guest plates√
- Tongs are a type of serving utensil used to pick up portions of
food and place them on guest's plate√
- Meat knives are used to cut through meat easily√ (Any 3) (3)
6.1.2 Tables:
- The spacing between the tables is determined by the room
set-up√, the shape of the tables√ and the size of the chairs√
- The waiters must be able to move around easily√
- All tables must be numbered√
- The table numbers should be visible on stands so that they
can be seen from the entrance to the room√
- Table numbers may be removed once all the guests are
seated√
- A seating plan should be pinned to boards outside the
entrance to the venue√
- The function cover√ ( knives, forks, dessert spoons and
dessert forks required for the planned menu items√)
- Functions usually have set menus and the cutlery is set
according to the order of service of the menu items√. (Any 3) (3)
6.1.3 The venue:
- Organisers' suggestions√
- Nature of function√
- Size and shape of the function room√
- Number of covers√ (Any 3) (3)
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6.2 6.2.1 - The hotel should have a generator√
- Have a braai for the guests as it doesn't require electricity√
- Cook outside using wood√
- Use gas stove√
- Use equipment that does not require electricity e.g. candles,
chafing dishes etc. √ (Any 4) (4)
6.3 MENU TYPE OF WINE
Prawn cocktail Dry white√
Dry rosé√ (Any 1)
Beef roast Red √
Crème Caramel Sweet white√
Dessert√ (Any 1) (3)
6.4 6.4.1 - People prefer the taste of mineral water without ice√
- Some guests drink mineral water because it is safer than tap
water and if the ice added is made from tap water they will not
be happy√
- If the ice melts into the mineral water it will become diluted √ (3)
6.4.2 - Shaking and stirring
- Stirring and straining
- Blending
- Building (Any 2 relevant answers) (2)
6.5 6.5.1 - Alcohol may not be sold to persons under the age of 18√
- Alcohol may not be moved from the premises√
- Bar staff must be over the age of 18√
- Adequate guest toilets for males and females must be
available√
- Liquor may be sold any day between 10:00 to 02:00√
- Alcohol may not be sold to someone who is already drunk√
- If people bring in their own liquor they must pay 'corkage fee'
- It is illegal to add any liquids, such as water to the liquor in the
bottle√ (Any 4) (4)
6.5.2 - The drinks bill will be presented to the person ordering the
round of drinks.
- The person can either settle the bill at the table or at the bar.
- The bill can be presented after each round of drinks or at the
end of the evening
- The bill should be folded and placed on a side plate or in a
billfold so that the amount to be paid cannot be seen by the
other guests√
- Allow enough time for the customer to place the correct
amount of money in the folder. √
- Remain alert for a while this is being done so that there no
necessary delay in collecting the payment. √
- Collect the folder with the money and the bill, and take it to the
cashiers. √ (Any 5) (5)
TOTAL SECTION D: 60
GRAND TOTAL: 200
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