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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
HOSPITALITY STUDIES
NOVEMBER 2014
MEMORANDUM
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Hospitality Studies Grade 12 NSC November 2014 Memo (Eng)
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Hospitality Studies 2 DBE/November 2014
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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/B√
1.1.4 B√
1.1.5 C√
1.1.6 A/B√
1.1.7 D√
1.1.8 A√
1.1.9 B/C/D√
1.1.10 B√ (10)
1.2 MATCHING ITEMS
1.2.1 E√
1.2.2 K√
1.2.3 A√
1.2.4 I/J√
1.2.5 H√
1.2.6 D√
1.2.7 F√
1.2.8 I/J√
1.2.9 L√
1.2.10 B√ (10)
1.3 ONE-WORD ITEMS
1.3.1 point of sale√ /POS√
1.3.2 baked Alaska√
1.3.3 malva pudding√
1.3.4 salmonella√
1.3.5 stewing√
1.3.6 glazing√
1.3.7 Churros/sonhos √
1.3.8 plated/plating/silver/English√
1.3.9 franchise√
1.3.10 baking blind/blind baking/vol au vent/ bouchee/ barquette/short crust (10)
shell √
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1.4 SELECTION ITEMS
1.4.1 A√ D√ E √ (Any 2)
1.4.2 A√ C√ D√ (5)
1.5
1.5.1 Claret√ / Pinotage√ / Merlot√ (3)
1.5.2 Sauvignon blanc√ / Chardonnay√ / Chenin Blanc√ (Any 2) (5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 40
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Hospitality Studies 4 DBE/November 2014
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SECTION B: KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
HYGIENE, SAFETY AND SECURITY
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 - Show tolerance by recognising others in the establishment√
- Show support and accept others/ respect√
- Willingness: They must be prepared to work with others/ √
- Display fairness/honesty with the team√
- Co-operating with one other√
- Work toward the same objectives√
- Everyone pulling their weight√
- Sharing successes and failures√
- Clarify the job description of each staff member. √
- The employer to give incentives to improve working relations √
- Talk to each other/communication √
- Objectivity: Do not be biased against other people√
- Ask for help when needed√
- Understanding: have some thought for your fellow workers and
do not be selfish. √
- Teamwork: practice to work together/do team building exercises
√
- Positive attitude: Enjoy working with each other. √
(Any 5) (5)
2.1.2 - The maître d' should make a good impression in order attract
clients. √
- Ensure that the guest is satisfied and will become a loyal
customer for return business√
- A satisfied customer will be willing to pay for the service which
will result in boosted profits√
- Good service by the maître d' can lead to positive word of
mouth attracting more customers√
- More customers will bring in more money √
(Any 3) (3)
2.2 - Lower productivity√, work will not be done on time or to the
expected standard√.
- Increases absenteeism√, as sick workers are not fit to work√
- Jobs are created√
- Costs incurred in retraining and rehiring workers√
- Low employee morale where other workers have added work
because of staff shortages√ (4)
- Workflow disruption √
- Inhibits/ decreases economic growth √
(Any 4)
2.3 - Data from the reception is sent to the housekeeping section. √
- Improves housekeeping coordination, increases efficiency,
improving guest service√
- At a glance the housekeeping department is able to determine
the number of rooms that need to be prepared for check-in
guests/ Saves time/quicker
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- The reception is able to see how many rooms are available for
new bookings.
- Guest requests can be viewed by housekeeping e.g. extra cot
in room.
- More accurate information
- Assists with stock taking (Any 4) (4)
2.4 - Identification numbers√/passport numbers/copies of passports
- Fill in a registration card√
- Sign printed copy of registration form√
- Number of guests in the group√
- List of guest names and allocation of the rooms
keys/cards/codes√
- Contact details: telephone number√ , address, √ email address√
- Credit card details may be required additional costs
- Type of room requested by tourists : smoking or non-smoking√,
single or double√, room views√
- Updating additional costs/extra services√
- Confirmation of the group booking √ (Any 4) (4)
TOTAL SECTION B: 20
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SECTION C: NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING
FOOD COMMODITIES
QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Puff√
(1)
3.1.2 - Measure ingredients accurately√
- Keep work surface, ingredients, utensils and hands ice cold√
- Handle the dough lightly√
- Use minimum flour when rolling√
- Incorporate as much air as possible√, roll and fold√
- Détrempe should be rolled in a rectangle of even thickness√
- Place butter in centre of dough√
- Fold dough around the butter enclosing it completely√
- Roll the block of dough and butter into an even rectangle√
- Fold the dough into a business letter√
- Fold dough into three and pinch the open edges together to trap
the air√
- Don't stretch the pastry√
- Rotate block of dough 90% on the work surface√
- Roll out again and fold again. √
- Rest and chill pastry for 30 minutes after each stage of making
and assembling
- Repeat rolling process 4–5 times√
(Any 5) (5)
3.1.3 Apple √
Gravy √
Raisin √
Mustard √
Cranberry √
Sauce Robert √ (Any 1) (1)
3.1.4 - almonds√
- brazil √
- cashews√
- hazelnuts√
- macadamia√
- pecan√
- pistachio√
- walnuts√
- peanuts √ (Any 2) (2)
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3.1.5 - pigeon√
- quail√
- wild goose√
- ostrich√
- pheasant √
- guinea fowl √
- wild duck √
- partridge √
- emu √ (Any 3) (3)
3.1.6 - Roast beef is not suitable√ because pollo-vegetarians exclude
red meat√.
- Chutney chicken is suitable√, pollo-vegetarians include poultry,
milk products, eggs and vegetables√.
- Grilled pork not suitable√ because they do not eat pork√.
- Peach and coconut trifle is suitable, allowed to eat dairy and
fruit √. (Any 3 of the above statements) (3x2) (6)
3.1.7 Roast Beef Boucheés, Glazed Pork, Chutney chicken, Peach and
Coconut Trifle (Any 1) (1)
3.1.8 - Vegetable lasagne √
- Vegetable breyani √
- Grilled tofu√
- variety of vegetable soups√
- vegetable patties√
- salad/ vegetarian starter√
- dessert √
(Any dish that excludes beef or pork) (3)
3.2 3.2.1 - Protein√
- Carbohydrates √
- Fibre √ (Any 1) (1)
3.2.2 - Sort the beans to remove impurities, broken pieces, stones √
- Wash to remove dirt / Place the beans in a bowl, cover with
water and remove any skin or items that might float to the
surface √
- Boil the beans rapidly for 3 minutes, remove from the heat, set
aside for 1 hour √ OR Place the beans in a bowl and cover with
cold water and soak overnight√
- Drain the beans and discard the soaking liquid √
- Rinse under running water√
(Any 3) (3)
3.2.3 - Salt will react with the starch in the beans causing them to
harden√
- Salt will slow the cooking process√ (Any 1) (1)
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3.3 3.3.1 - Leaf/Sheet√
- Powdered/Granulated√
(Any 2) (2)
3.3.2 - Gelatine must be measured correctly/correct proportion√
- Gelatine should be hydrated, dispersed properly √
- Chef must ensure that the cheesecake is first properly set√
- Put gelatine mixture to partially set in the fridge√
(Any 3) (3)
3.3.3 - To prevent the fruits from sinking to the bottom/or going to the
top√
- Ensures uniform distribution of fruit√
- Enhance the appearance/garnish √
(Any 2) (2)
3.4 Example:
Mike's Homemade Products (brand name) √
Fig Jam (name of food product/product name)√
Description of the product e.g. whole, smooth √
44 Sandton Drive,
Johannesburg, South Africa 410 g (weight) √
(name and address of supplier) √
Figs, sugar, water (Bar code)
(ingredient list)√ 6 004791 001 1378√
Refrigerate after opening 02/04/15
(instructions for use) √ (use by, best before) √
Produced in an area which uses www.mikesjam.co.za
peanuts. (allergens) √ (consumer feedback) √
Manufacture date√
(only one mark per heading)
(1 mark for design and Any 5 marks for information)
(6)
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QUESTION 4
4.1 4.1.1 (a) A: Paris Brest: Choux√
B: Pastry case: Puff√ (2)
(b) A: Paris Brest: initial 200 °C/220°C reduced to 180 °C√
B: Pastry case: 220°C /230 °C√ (2)
(c) A. Paris Brest
- crisp√
- hollow and dry inside√
- light in weight√
- light brown in colour√
- well puffed√
- even sized √ (Any 2)
B. Pastry case
- light√
- flaky layers√
- light golden brown in colour√
- uneven surface√
- rich, delicate taste√ (Any 2) (4)
4.1.2 - cream puffs√
- croquembouche√
- gateau St Honore√
- beignets√
- churros/sonhos√
- éclairs√
- profiteroles√
- swans√
- gougere√
- gnocchi √ (Any 2) (2)
4.2 4.2.1 Crown roast√ (1)
4.2.2 - Mint sauce√
- Brown gravy/Jus lie√
- Apple jelly√ (Any 1) (1)
4.2.3 150-200g/ 200g - 250g / 1 to 2 chops per person√ (1)
4.2.4 A Trimming
- neatens the meat and clean the bones √
- a sharp knife is used to remove excess fat and sinew√
B Searing
- Browning the meat at high temperatures√ surface is
browned creating a desirable flavour / and colour√ (4)
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4.3 4.3.1 - Process of covering the surface of meat with thin slices of bacon
or fat√. (1)
4.3.2 - Game meat is lean therefore it is very dry√
- Barding prevents the meat from drying out√
- Moistens the meat√
- Adds flavour to the meat √
- Improves the appearance √ (Any 2) (2)
4.4 4.4.1 Cocktail function, finger lunches
(Any 1) (1)
4.4.2 - Little or no utensils are required√
- Inexpensive√
- Large number of people can be entertained at one time√
- A small space can be used√
- Duration of the function is short√
- Variety of snacks is served√
- Finger foods allow more creativity√
- Few serving staff√
(Any 3) (3)
4.4.3 (a) Total price of function = Profit + Total cost√
= R4 800√ + (R7 500 + R2 200 + R1 500)
or
= R4 800 + R11 200√
= R16 000√ (Any 3) (3)
(b) Gross profit = Selling price – Food cost √
= R16 000√ – R7 500√
= R8 500√ (Any 3) (3)
(c) Cost per person = Selling price/number of guests√
= R16 000/100√ or R160 √ (Any 2) (2)
4.4.4 - Beverages/ Juice on the table√
- Hiring of special equipment√
- Hiring of furniture e.g tables, chairs√
- Music/entertainment √
- Chair covers√
- Centre pieces√
- Flower decoration√
- Decorating the venue, e.g. Christmas eve, lighting√
- Cost of waiters/staff/barman √
- Special requests √
- Service charge √ (Any 4) (4)
4.4.5 - Creates job opportunities when more hotels are built e.g. chefs,
waiters√
- Builds infrastructure, e.g. roads, hotels√
- Brings valuable foreign currency into a country if guests are
from abroad√
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- Standard of living of community improves √
- When the hotel is fully booked they outsource casual staff to
meet with the demand √.
- Increases the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) √
- Improves the local economy
(Any 4) (4)
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SECTION D: SECTORS AND CAREERS
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
QUESTION 5
5.1 5.1.1 - Attract the attention of the desired target market√
- Bring new services or products to the attention of customers√
- Supply correct, reliable and honest information√
- Comply with standards recommended by publication board. √
(Any 3) (3)
5.1.2. Elaine's Bakery uses packaging to:
- Protects the product√
- Makes displaying the product easier√
- Makes storage, handling and transportation of product easier√
- Supplies information about the product√
- Makes it easier to recognise what is inside the product√ (4)
- The packaging can be used to market the product. √
- Make the product attractive to catch the eye of the consumer √
(Any 4)
5.1.3 - The budget is not included in the financial plan which details
how money will be utilised in the next financial year√
- In the income statement the losses are not included√
- Break-even analysis has been omitted√, it explains how much of
an item you need to sell before you have covered your fixed
costs and start making a profit on that product√
- With overheads they only included rent√ and excluded hiring of
equipment√, water and electricity√, maintenance of the
equipment√
- An exclusion of assets, liabilities and owner's equity of the
business at the end of the financial year√
- Budget/Providing for unforeseen circumstances√
- A profit of R27000 is included. √
- Cash flow analysis included / shows income and expenditure √
(Any 8) (8)
5.2 5.2.1 Marketing manager
- Organizes all marketing activities/ such as promotions or special
events at Elaine's Bakery. √ (1)
5.2.2 Finance manager
- Oversees all financial procedures of Elaine's Bakery or
Signs contracts with reliable service providers√. (Any 1) (1)
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5.3 - Marketing department is responsible for making potential customers aware
of the products and services that Elaine's Bakery offers√.
- Good marketing will ensure that customers make use of their products and
services which provides an income for Elaine's bakery√.
- The financial department ensures that the income is spent according to the
budget√.
- Both departments work closely with one another to ensure the success of
the establishment√.
(4)
5.4 Security staff should be:
- Vigilant and watch out for suspicious vehicles or activities in the car park of
Elaine's Bakery√.
- Respond to customers' complaints and concerns about noise or security
issues√
- Able to respond swiftly and appropriately to emergency situation√
- Able to protect people and workers from Elaine's Bakery√, customers'
vehicles√, personal belongings, and the assets inside Elaine's Bakery√.
- Vigilant for stealing by staff and customers √
- Visible security at the door and inside so that customers will feel safe and
the property protected. √ (Any 4) (4)
5.5 5.5.1 Rack rate
- The price the room is available for/ the highest rate offered at
the particular time the client arrives at the hotel√. (1)
5.5.2 Revenue-generating area
- Areas in any establishment that generate income from services
and products. √√
or
- Industry sells goods and services such as accommodation, food
and beverages which generate income√√ (2)
5.5.3 Entrepreneurship
- is a process of starting your own business√√
or
- Someone who identifies a business opportunity and takes
calculated risks to achieve success√√ (2)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 6.1.1 - The cup, saucer and teaspoon must be placed in front of the
customer√
- Tea is served in a pot so that guests can pour for themselves√
- The waiter must supply a strainer√
- The waiter must provide milk, lemon, and the appropriate
sugars√
- The teapot accompanying the hot-water pot are not presented
on an under plate√
- Items not needed must be removed from the table, e.g.
magazines√
- The waiter is pouring the tea from the right hand side √
- The cups ear is facing the wrong way √
- The teaspoon is not correctly placed i.e. not parallel to the ear √
(Any 3) (3)
6.1.2 The waiter:
- Should apologise√ , sound sincere and convincing√
- Needs to be polite√
- Must deal with the situation calmly and professionally√
- Should offer the guest a complementary meal voucher or other
compensation√
- Supply what is needed for cleaning the dress/service cloth
- Offer to take to the dry cleaners √
- Inform the manager/maître d/supervisor √
- Never offer anything you cannot provide √
(Any 4) (4)
6.1.3 - cake fork√
- cake lifter√
- serving tong√
- side plate √
- cake stand/serving platter
- cloche/dome/net√ (Any 2) (2)
6.1.4 The restaurant should:
- Apologise to the guest √
- Turn off switch√
- Make alternative arrangements to boil the water/alternative
urn/Use a kettle√
- Put pots of water on the stove√
- Boil water on a gas stove√
- Keep the guest informed of the attention the problem receiving√
- Offer an alternative drink √
(Any 3) (3)
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6.1.5 - Collect clean and dirty linen
- Wipe the tables
- Empty tea, coffee pots and milk jugs, wash and pack away
- Scrape the plates
- Place saucers, plates, cutlery into neat piles
- Wipe bottles, jars and other containers and close properly
- Return all equipment to their various store rooms
(Any 3) (3)
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6.2 6.2.1 - Acid flavours such as vinegar or lemon need to be matched with
acidity√
- Wines should be sweeter than food or else it will taste flat or
thin√
- Desserts require a more intense sweetness√
- Rich red wines go well with red meat dishes but will overpower
lighter flavoured foods√
- Simpler foods (grills and roasts) work better with older wines√
- Drink white wine before red wine√
- Drink dry wine before a sweet wine√
- Serve the best wine last√ (Any 3) (3)
6.2.2 - No person under the age of 18 may be served alcohol√
- Adequate guest toilets facilities for males and females must be
provided on or near the licensed premises√
- Ordinary meals shall be available on the premises during the
hours that liquor is sold√
- Liquor is sold on any day between 10:00 and 02:00 provided
that on 'closed days' liquor may be sold to a person taking an
ordinary meal on the licensed premises√.
- No liquor may be supplied or sold to a person who is drunk√
- All liquor bought on premises must be consumed on the
premises√
- A person may bring his own liquor and pays a corkage fee√
- The premises must be licenced √
(Any 3) (3)
6.3 6.3.1 A - Stirred√
B - Blended√ (2)
6.3.2 - blenders√
- knife√
- chopping board√
- glass√
- ice scoops√
- shaker √
- smoothie maker √
- tot measure √
- ice crusher √ (Any 2) (2)
6.3.3 - umbrellas√
- swizzle sticks√
- straws√
- frosting √
- fruit slice √
- mint √
- fresh edible flowers √
(Any 1 ) (1)
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6.3.4 - Measure the ingredients accurately / use a tot measure for
measuring √
- Use good quality ingredients √
- Mix the cocktails last when preparing a drinks order for
particular table√
- Prepare the garnishes and cover with cling film√
- Don't overfill glasses, to prevent spillage √
- Stir the mixture with ice in a mixing glass√
- Strain into a highball glass√
- Garnish with mint leaves and lemon√
- Serve in chilled glasses √
- Add the garnish last √
- Use clean and clear ice √
- First the ice then the non-alcoholic drink then the alcohol
(Any 4) (4)
TOTAL SECTION D: 60
GRAND TOTAL: 200
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