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Journeyman's exam preparation — checklist

Practical overview of what needs to be in order before the final exam

§Professional content — techniques and routine

  • 01I can perform basic knife techniques and cuts safely and consistently.
  • 02I can make a base stock and build a sauce from a mother stock.
  • 03I master the cooking methods I am expected to be tested on (frying, steaming, confit, etc.).
  • 04I can plan and execute mise en place for a given task within the timeframe.
  • 05I can plate and present a dish professionally.

§Hygiene and self-control

  • 01I can explain HACCP principles and find critical control points in a task.
  • 02I can explain correct temperature control for the raw materials I work with.
  • 03I maintain personal hygiene and avoid cross-contamination throughout the test.
  • 04I can account for allergens in the dishes I prepare.

§Planning prevents accidents

AssignmentDeadlineStatus
Menu/task reviewed with practice supervisor
Shopping list and quantity calculation completed
Tools and equipment checked and prepared
Timeline for exam day laid hour by hour
Backup Plan if e.g. Raw Material is Sold Out

§On the actual day

  • 01Arrive in good time and go through equipment and raw materials before the clock starts.
  • 02Læg mise en place efter en fast rækkefølge, du kender fra træningen.
  • 03Keep track of time continuously — use a visible timetable or a clock.
  • 04Clean up as you go (clean as you go) so the station is presentable at assessment.
  • 05Taste throughout, and serve on time with calm confidence.