Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
getting started:
http://www.nocti.org/get
tingstarted.cfm
Foods &
Nutrition
Restaurant,
Food, and
Beverage
Services
Pathway
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PDF
s/JobReady/1286_Restaur
ant_Food_Beverage_Servi
ces.pdf
Broad-based
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for the
Restaurant & Foods/
Beverage Services
pathway.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
Page 1 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Commercial
Foods
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PDF
s/JobReady/4020_Comme
rcial_Foods.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Food Service
Occupations
Culinary Arts -
Level 1 - Prep
Cook
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4236_Culi
nary_Arts_Level-1.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Food Service
Occupations
Culinary Arts -
Level II - Cook
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4336_Culi
nary_Arts_Level-2.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Retail
Commercial
Baking
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4010_Ret
ail_Commercial_Baking
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Culinary Arts American
Culinary
Federation
(ACFEF) Certified
Junior Culinarian
Secondary
Culinary
Graduate
Certification NOCTI & ACFEF http://www.acfchefs.org Graduate from an
ACFEF Secondary
Certified program &
pass the NOCTI exam
with a 70% score on
written exam and
75% on practical
exam.
$19 online
assessment;
$22.00 online
written and
performance
set
Culinary Arts Culinary Arts
Skill Connect
Assessment
Work Force
Ready System
Assessment
SkillsUSA http://www.workforcerea
dysystem.org/technical_a
reas.shtml
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation in
culinary arts.
Online $20 per
assessment
This fee is for a
non-Skill USA
member.
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Culinary Arts Pre-Professional
Assessment &
Certification
Pre-PAC
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/Assessm
ent_Portfolio.asp
Pass/Fail--
National cut
score
established
annually by
AAFCS
$25 per exam Use this link for
managing
assessments and
certifications:
http://www.aafc
s.org/Credentiali
ngCenter/test.as
p
Foods &
Nutrition
Food Science
Fundamentals
Pre-Professional
Assessment &
Certification
Pre-PAC
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/Assessm
ent_Portfolio.asp
Pass/Fail--
National cut
score
established
annually by
AAFCS
$25 per exam Use this link for
managing
assessments and
certifications:
http://www.aafc
s.org/Credentiali
ngCenter/test.as
p
Food Service
Occupations
ServSafe
Certification
Certification Food Safety
Administration
http://www.foodsafetyad
min.com/servsafe.php
Take the test online
at certified testing
center. Instructor
must be approved to
administer or
proctor assessment.
Online or
classroom
certification
75% $28.80 per
voucher
exam--
Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Instructor must
be approved to
administer
assessment.
Must be
instructor
and/or certified
proctor.
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Prostart Certification Food Safety
Administration
https://www.chooseresta
urants.org/
Take the test online
at certified testing
center.
Online or
classroom
certification
70% $17.95 per
exam
Instructor must
be approved to
administer
assessment.
Must be
instructor
and/or certified
proctor.
Baking Hospitality:
Bakery Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Cashier
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Cold Food/Prep
Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Page 5 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Hospitality: Hot
Food Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Food Handler-
Introductory
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Manager
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Server
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Page 6 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the NOCTI Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.nocti.org/get
tingstarted.cfm
Culinary Arts Restaurant,
Food, and
Beverage
Services
Pathway
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PDF
s/JobReady/1286_Restaur
ant_Food_Beverage_Servi
ces.pdf
Broad-based
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for the
Restaurant & Foods/
Beverage Services
pathway.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
● For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYCulinary Arts Commercial
Foods
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PDF
s/JobReady/4020_Comme
rcial_Foods.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Culinary Arts Culinary Arts -
Level 1 - Prep
Cook
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4236_Culi
nary_Arts_Level-1.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Culinary Arts Culinary Arts -
Level II - Cook
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4336_Culi
nary_Arts_Level-2.pdf
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Page 8 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYBaking Retail
Commercial
Baking
Job Ready
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/4010_Ret
ail_Commercial_Baking
Job-ready
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in restaurant & food/
beverage services
careers.
Online National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test & post-
test
Culinary Arts American
Culinary
Federation
(ACFEF) Culinary
Arts
Certification
Certification NOCTI & ACFEF http://www.acfchefs.org Assessment validates
a student's
comprehension of
standards and
curriculum in the
culinary industry.
70% $19 online
assessment;
$22.00 online
written and
performance
set
Customized
assessment for
the American
Culinary
Federation
Education
Foundation.
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
ServSafe Food
Handler Permit
Exam
Certification Food Safety
Administration
http://www.servsafe.com http://www.foodsafe
tyadmin.com/servsaf
e.php
Online Test at
Registered
Testing
Center
Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Also referred to
as NRFSP and
Prometric.
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
ServSafe Alcohol
Safety Exam
Certification Food Safety
Administration
http://www.servsafe.com http://www.servsafe
.com/ss/Regulatory/r
r_st_beverage_sum
m.aspx?st=Minnesot
a&id=28
Online Test at
Registered
Testing
Center
Pass/Fail Contact NRAF
for cost
information
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYRestaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
ServSafe Food
Manager's
Certification
Exam
Certification Food Safety
Administration
http://www.servsafe.com
/
Can be taken after
completing either
traditional classroom
or online training.
Written Pass/Fail Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Secured and
proctored exam.
Accredited by
the American
National
Standards
Institute (ANSI)-
Conference for
Food Protection
(CFP).
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
Controlling
Foodservice
Costs
Examination National
Restaurant
Association
http://managefirst.resta
urant.org
One exam of 4
required
ManageFirst exams
(incl. ServSafe)
Online Pass/Fail Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Must pass 4
required
ManageFirst
exams (incl.
ServSafe), pass 1
of 8 elective
exams, &
accrued 800
hours of
industry work
experience to
earn credential
Page 10 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYRestaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
Hospitality &
Restaurant
Management
Examination National
Restaurant
Association
http://managefirst.resta
urant.org
One exam of 4
required
ManageFirst exams
(incl. ServSafe)
Online Pass/Fail Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Must pass 4
required
ManageFirst
exams (incl.
ServSafe), pass 1
of 8 elective
exams, &
accrued 800
hours of
industry work
experience to
earn credential
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
Human
Resources
Management
and Supervision
Examination National
Restaurant
Association
http://managefirst.resta
urant.org
One exam of 4
required
ManageFirst exams
(incl. ServSafe)
Online Pass/Fail Contact NRAF
for cost
information
Must pass 4
required
ManageFirst
exams (incl.
ServSafe), pass 1
of 8 elective
exams, &
accrued 800
hours of
industry work
experience to
earn credential
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYRestaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
ManageFirst
Professional
(MFP)
Credential
Credential National
Restaurant
Association
http://managefirst.resta
urant.org
Must pass 5 required
ManageFirst exams
(incl. ServSafe) &
accrued 800 hours of
industry work
experience to earn
credential
Must pass 5
required
ManageFirst
exams (incl.
ServSafe) &
accrued 800
hours of
industry work
experience to
earn credential
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
Culinary Arts Pre-Professional
Assessment &
Certification
Pre-PAC
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/Assessm
ent_Portfolio.asp
Pass/Fail--
National cut
score
established
annually by
AAFCS
$25 per exam Use this link for
managing
assessments and
certifications:
http://www.aafc
s.org/Credentiali
ngCenter/test.as
p
Restaurants
and Food /
Beverage
Services
Food Science
Fundamentals
Pre-Professional
Assessment &
Certification
Pre-PAC
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/Assessm
ent_Portfolio.asp
Pass/Fail--
National cut
score
established
annually by
AAFCS
$25 per exam Use this link for
managing
assessments and
certifications:
http://www.aafc
s.org/Credentiali
ngCenter/test.as
p
Page 12 of 34
Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Bakery Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Cashier
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Cold Food/Prep
Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality: Hot
Food Cook
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Food Handler-
Introductory
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
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Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/28/2017
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYFood Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Manager
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
Food Service
Occupations
Hospitality:
Server
Academic
Assessment
OKCareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam $12 for pre-test
and $12 for post-
test.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2012
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
MEASURE 01.01.01 Perform basic math
functions (e.g., addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division).Y Y
MEASURE 01.01.02 Calculate and
forecast purchase and preparation
requirements based on a product's yield
on cooking, fabrication, and intangible
waste factors.
O Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Beyond entry
level. Or, could be elementary management.
MEASURE 01.01.03 Calculate costs,
percentages, and ratios (e.g., food,
beverages, labor, et al). O Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Essential in
personal professional growth, but not at an entry
level. Or, could be elementary management.
MEASURE 01.02.01 Use basic writing
skills (e.g., grammar, punctuation,
spelling) to produce inventory control
sheets, recipes, menus, correspondence,
employee evaluations, etc.
Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: More so, need
to understand computer system (POS) to order food
rather than do math skills.
MEASURE 01.02.02 Utilize standard
weights and measures to demonstrate
proper scaling and measurement
techniques.
Y Y
MEASURE 01.02.03 Discuss importance
of product mix, check average and their
impact on profit contribution. O Y
Depends if quantity foods, culinary, restaurant
management, or discipline.
Comment from Business/Industry: Introduce
concept, but not required as a core competency.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
INDICATOR 01.01 Manage and use basic
reading, writing, and mathematical skills
for food production and guest services to
provide a positive guest experience.
INDICATOR 01.02 Apply mathematical,
reading, and writing skills to prepare food
products for guest service.
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 02.01.01 Read English or
required language. Y Y
MEASURE 02.01.02 Write English or
required language. Y Y
MEASURE 02.01.03 Exhibit professional
appearance and hygiene. Y Y
MEASURE 02.01.04 Present professional
tone in speaking. Y YComment from Business/Industry: If appropriate
assessment is available.
MEASURE 02.01.05 Exhibit a hospitable
personality. Y YUse rubric for customer service.
MEASURE 02.01.06 Listen and
understand others. Y Y
MEASURE 02.01.07 Communicate clearly
and concisely to co-workers and guests. Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.01 Identify common
nonverbal cues exhibited by guests and
employees.Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.02 Provide feedback to
management in order to enhance
operations.Y Y
TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS - Communicate clearly and effectively with reason including technical terminology and information.
INDICATOR 02.01 Use verbal and
nonverbal communications to provide a
positive experience for guests and
employees.
INDICATOR 02.02 Recognize and
respond to guests' needs and nonverbal
cues to provide quality service.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 03.01.01 List common
unexpected situations. Y YComment from Business/Industry: Give some
examples (e.g., equipment burns out).
MEASURE 03.01.02 Outline steps to
remedy specific situations. Y Y
MEASURE 04.01.01 Demonstrate
knowledge in point of sale systems. O OComment from Business/Industry: Applies to front
of the house; include in four-year program, not two-
year.
MEASURE 04.01.02 Demonstrate
knowledge in basic computer
applications.Y Y
MEASURE 04.01.03 Demonstrate
knowledge in computer programs used
for food production.Y Y
INDICATOR 04.02 Use software
applications to manage different aspects
of foodservice operations.
MEASURE 04.02.02 Demonstrate the use
of software programs for inventory
control, point of sale, profit/loss, etc. N O
Comment from Business/Industry: Applies to four-
year program.
INDICATOR 03.01 Identify the problem,
possible solutions, and decide on a
course of action to resolve unexpected
situations.
TOPIC 4: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use technology to enhance productivity.
INDICATOR 04.01 Identify ways
computers and software are used to
provide guest and foodservices.
TOPIC 3: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Utilize critical thinking skills to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Employ valid,
reliable research strategies. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 04.03.01 Access relevant
websites. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.02 Download recipes.Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.03 Bookmark websites.Y Y
MEASURE 05.01.01 Recognize operating
procedures for food quality. O Y
MEASURE 05.01.02 Detail operating
procedures for food presentation. Y Y
MEASURE 05.02.01 Show consistent
appearance in prepared foods. Y Y
MEASURE 05.02.02 Detail ways to
monitor quality of prepared food. Y Y
MEASURE 05.03.01 Explain use of variety
of sauces. Y Y
MEASURE 05.03.02 Choose appropriate
cooking procedures (e.g., sauté, broil,
bake, etc.).Y Y
MEASURE 05.03.03 Employ knowledge
of nutritional values. Y Y
MEASURE 05.03.04 Exhibit high-quality
food presentation. Y Y
INDICATOR 04.03 Retrieve website
information to use in menu planning,
recipes, and for product information.
TOPIC 5: ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS – Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions within an organization.
Understand global context of industries and careers.
INDICATOR 05.01 Implement set of
Operating Procedures to comply with
organizational requirements.
INDICATOR 05.02 Evaluate prepared
foods for quality and presentation to set
quality standards in accordance with
company requirements.
INDICATOR 05.03 Use basic food
knowledge to prepare nutritional, quality
foods.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 05.04.01 Use scales and other
foodservice equipment. Y Y
MEASURE 05.04.02 Use all equipment
and tools safely. Y Y
MEASURE 05.04.03 Use pots and pans
for different food preparations. Y Y
MEASURE 05.04.04 Explain how to store
and retrieve foods in a variety of settings
(e.g., cold, hot, dry, etc.).Y Y
INDICATOR 05.04 Evaluate types of
kitchen equipment to match equipment
with correct cooking methodology.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 06.01.01 Identify electrical
and mechanical hazards. Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.02 Classify different
types of fires and how to contain them. Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.03 Identify proper fire
evacuation procedures. Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.04 Implement personal
and worksite safety rules and regulations
to maintain safe and healthful working
conditions and environments based on
OSHA-10 rules.
Y Y
MEASURE 06.02.01 Outline compliance
requirements of sanitation and health
inspections.Y Y
MEASURE 06.02.02 Show exemplary
appearance and hygiene. Y Y
MEASURE 06.02.03 Illustrate correct use
of knives and kitchen equipment. Y Y
MEASURE 06.02.04 Use protective
gloves and clothing. Y Y
MEASURE 06.02.05 Illustrate correct
food handling and production
techniques.Y Y
INDICATOR 06.02 Examine sanitation
procedures to ensure facility is in
compliance with health codes.
TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT – Understand the importance of safety, health, and environmental management systems and their importance to
organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
INDICATOR 06.01 Examine overall safety
procedures to maintain a safe work area.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 06.03.01 Identify causes of
food-borne illnesses and list various ways
these illnesses can be prevented. Y Y
MEASURE 06.03.02 Review Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and explain
their requirements in handling hazardous
materials. Discuss right-to-know laws.Y Y
MEASURE 06.03.03 Demonstrate
cleaning and sanitizing procedures for
equipment and facilities.Y Y
MEASURE 06.03.04 Identify proper
methods of waste disposal and recycling. Y Y
MEASURE 06.03.05 List common causes
of typical accidents and injuries in the
foodservice industry.Y Y
MEASURE 06.03.06 Demonstrate
appropriate emergency policies for
kitchen and dining room injuries. Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: This is an
important issue; however, most companies have
procedures in place that are directed by a risk
management team. Must be OSHA compliant.
MEASURE 06.03.07 Describe appropriate
types and use of fire extinguishers used
in the foodservice area. Y Y
INDICATOR 06.03 Develop an
understanding of the basic principles of
sanitation and safety and be able to
apply them in the foodservice operations.
Reinforce personal hygiene habits and
food handling practices that protect the
health of the consumer.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 07.01.01 Demonstrate respect
relating to customers, associates, and
supervisors.Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.02 Contribute to the
team with ideas, suggestions, and effort. Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.03 Listen and respond
appropriately to team member
contributions.Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.04 Work collaboratively
with coworkers from other
backgrounds/cultures.Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.05 Resolve differences
for the benefit of the team. Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.06 Take responsibility
for share of tasks necessary to complete
a project.Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.07 Explain how
stereotypes and prejudices can impact
the working environment.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Employees need
to treat everyone with respect.
MEASURE 07.01.08 Identify
employer/employee expectations.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Essential for
producing and identifying future leaders. "This is
what I expect from you; what do you expect from
me?"
TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership in collaborating with others to accomplish productive organizational goals and objectives with an
awareness of cultural/global competence.
INDICATOR 07.01 Understand roles
within teams, work units, departments,
organizations, intro-organizational
systems, and the larger environment.
Identify how key organizational systems
affect organizational performance and
the quality of products and services.
Understand global context of industry
and careers.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 08.01.01 Identify ethical and
legal situations which occur in the
workplace.Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.02 Relate appropriate
response to legal/ethical infractions in
the workplace.Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.03 Describe ethics, and
explain their importance to the
restaurant and foodservice industry.Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.04 Describe the buyer's
role in a foodservice operation and
explain the importance of ethical
behavior to a buyer.
O Y
TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES –Know, understand, and model the importance of ethics, integrity, and legal responsibilities.
INDICATOR 08.01 Interpret ethical and
legal guidelines relating to job
performance to solve legal or ethical
issues.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 09.01.01 Outline a plan for
effective job search. O Y
MEASURE 09.01.02 Write a resume that
lists skills, competencies, achievements,
and experience.O Y
MEASURE 09.01.03 Read and complete a
job application form. O Y
MEASURE 09.01.04 List steps for an
effective job interview. O Y
MEASURE 09.01.05 Explain follow up
steps for a job interview. O Y
MEASURE 09.02.01 Develop a list of
workplace rules and regulations. O Y
MEASURE 09.02.02 Identify and give
examples of positive work attitudes. O Y
MEASURE 09.02.03 Make a list of
qualities of successful foodservice
employees.O Y
MEASURE 09.02.04 Identify hierarchy
within the organization. O Y
TOPIC 9: CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND CITIZENSHIP –Attend to personal health and financial well-being. Know and understand the importance of
employability skills. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals and employability goals. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and
employee.
INDICATOR 09.01 Summarize steps
needed to obtain a job in the restaurant
and foodservice industry.
INDICATOR 09.02 Summarize steps
needed to retain a job in the restaurant
and foodservice industry.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 09.03.01 List various types of
foodservice operations. O Y
MEASURE 09.03.02 Identify skills needed
by foodservice professionals. O Y
MEASURE 09.03.03 Describe major
duties/tasks for each job option. O Y
MEASURE 09.04.01 Define hospitality
and the philosophy of the hospitality
industry.Y Y
MEASURE 09.04.02 Describe the various
cuisines and contributions of leading
culinarians. O O
Comment from Business/Industry: Secondary level--
not necessary to know "leading culinarians." More
important to study ethnic cuisines, for example.
MEASURE 09.04.03 Identify professional
organizations and trade periodicals
within the industry; explain purposes and
benefits.
O Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Again, at
Secondary, not necessary.
MEASURE 09.04.04 Evaluate career
opportunities through participation in
field trips and guest speakers in class. Y Y
INDICATOR 09.03 Examine jobs available
within the various types of restaurants
and foodservice operations to assess
career opportunities.
INDICATOR 09.04 Develop an
understanding of the hospitality industry
and career opportunities in the field.
Become familiar with the organizational
structure and basic functions of
departments within hospitality and
foodservice establishments.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.01.01 Define baking terms.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: These are for a
specialty field.
MEASURE 10.01.02 Identify equipment
and utensils used in baking and discuss
proper use and care. O Y
MEASURE 10.01.03 Demonstrate proper
selection of equipment and utensils for
specific application.O Y
MEASURE 10.01.04 Identify ingredients
used in baking. Y Y
MEASURE 10.01.05 Demonstrate proper
scaling and measurement techniques. Y Y
MEASURE 10.01.06 Apply basic math
skill to recipe conversions. Y Y
MEASURE 10.01.07 Describe properties
and list function of various ingredients. Y Y
SUBTOPIC 10.01: BASIC BAKING - Apply the fundamentals of baking science to the preparation of a variety of products. Use and care for equipment normally
found in the commercial bakeshop or baking area.
TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL LITERACY – Apply technical knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in a specific career cluster and/or career pathway.
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.02.01 Demonstrate knife
skills, hand tool and equipment
operation, emphasizing proper safety
techniques.
Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.02 Identify the
parts/components of a recipe. Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.03 Describe and follow
a standardized recipe. Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.04 Outline the
procedures for writing a standardized
recipe.O O
MEASURE 10.02.05 Define and
demonstrate moist-heat, dry-heat, and a
combination of these cooking methods
and their application to various foods.Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.06 Develop skills in
producing a variety of dairy products. Y Y
SUBTOPIC 10.02: FOOD PREPARATION - Develop skills in knife, tool and equipment handling and apply principles of food preparation to produce a variety of food
products.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.03.01 List basic menu
planning principles. O YComment from Business/Industry: Some of these
would be in four-year program.
MEASURE 10.03.02 Identify principles of
menu layout and design. O Y
MEASURE 10.03.03 Create menu item
descriptions following established truth-
in-menu guidelines.O Y
MEASURE 10.03.04 Apply principles of
nutrition to menu development. O Y
MEASURE 10.03.04 Determine menu
prices utilizing proper cost controls and
appropriate technology.O Y
MEASURE 10.03.05 Plan a variety of
menus, e.g., a la carte, cycle, ethnic,
holiday, banquet, reception and buffet. O Y
MEASURE 10.03.06 Develop a menu
layout for a foodservice operation. O Y
MEASURE 10.03.07 Discuss the
availability of Food and Seasonal Menus. O Y
MEASURE 10.03.08 Discuss Menu
Planning resources (Internet, professional
and vendors).O Y
SUBTOPIC 10.03: MENU PLANNING - Apply the principles of menu planning and layout to the development of menus for a variety of types of facilities and service.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.04.01 Identify current
USDA principles and food groups. Y Y
MEASURE 10.04.02 List the nutrient
contributions of each food group. Y Y
MEASURE 10.04.03 Discuss the areas for
dietary guidelines and make
recommendations.Y Y
MEASURE 10.04.04 Develop and
evaluate recipes and menus using dietary
guideline recommendations, food guides
and food labels.
Y Y
MEASURE 10.04.05 Discuss
characteristics, functions and best
sources of each of the major nutrients
with awareness of dietary guidelines and
healthy menu options.
Y Y
SUBTOPIC 10.04: NUTRITION - Describe the characteristics, functions, and food sources of the major nutrients and how to maximize nutrient retention in food
preparation and storage. Apply the principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle to menu planning and food preparation.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.05.01 Discuss the flow of
goods in a foodservice operation. Y Y
MEASURE 10.05.02 Discuss how Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Processes
(HACCP) are addressed in the purchasing,
receiving, storing, and issuing
procedures.
O Y
MEASURE 10.05.03 Describe formal and
informal purchasing methods. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.04 Analyze market
fluctuations and product cost. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.05 Explain regulations
for inspecting and grading of meats,
poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products,
fruits and vegetables.O Y
MEASURE 10.05.06 Outline yield and
quality grades and National Association
of Meat Purveyors (NAMP) specifications
for meats.
O Y
MEASURE 10.05.07 Outline the
objectives of the purchasing function in a
foodservice operation.O Y
MEASURE 10.05.08 List the types of
goods and service that a foodservice
operation might buy.O Y
SUBTOPIC 10.05: PURCHASING AND RECEIVING - Understand the overall concept of purchasing and receiving practices in quality foodservice operations. Apply
knowledge of quality standards and regulations governing food products to the purchasing function. Receive and store food and non-food items properly.
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Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.05.09 List factors that
affect food prices. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.10 List proper
procedures for receiving deliveries. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.11 List proper
procedures for storing food and supplies. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.12 Describe inventory
systems. O Y
MEASURE 10.05.13 Explain the
difference between perishable and
nonperishable food items.O Y
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.06.01 Demonstrate the
general rules of table settings and
service.Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.02 Discuss service
methods such as banquets, buffets and
catering and a la carte.Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.03 Describe the
functions of dining service personnel. Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.04 Discuss procedures
for processing guest checks using current
technology.Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.05 Demonstrate an
understanding of guest service and
customer relations, including handling of
difficult situations and accommodations
for the disabled.
Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.06 Explain inter-
relationships and work flow between
dining room and kitchen operations.Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.07 Discuss sales
techniques for service personnel
including menu knowledge and
suggestive selling.
Y Y
SUBTOPIC 10.06: DINING ROOM SERVICE - Perform dining room service functions using a variety of types of service. Demonstrate an understanding of quality
customer service.
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Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Secondary Postsecondary
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities
within a career cluster and/or career pathway.
MEASURE 10.06.08 Demonstrate an
awareness of insurance regulations, laws,
and procedures related to responsible
alcohol service.
O O
REFERENCES:
• American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. Required Knowledge & Skill Competencies for Cooking Programs - Degree Programs. (2010).
http://www.bic.edu/assets/uploads/managed/default/docs/acf/2010culinaryartscompetenciesdegree.pdf
• Career Clusters Initiative. HT - Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services. (2007).
http://www.careertech.org/career-clusters/resources/clusters/hospitality.html 9/7/2011.
• Minnesota Career and Technical Education, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities and Minnesota Department of Education (2012).
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Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 7/1/2012
Pathway: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
SECONDARYPOST-
SECONDARY
BUSINESS &
INDUSTRY
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
TOPIC
1
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities within a
career cluster and/or career pathway.22% 6% 6%
TOPIC
2
COMMUNICATIONS - Communicate clearly and effectively with reason including
technical terminology and information. 10% 10% 15%
TOPIC
3
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Utilize critical thinking skills to make
sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Employ valid, reliable research
strategies. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 10% 10% 14%
TOPIC
4
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use technology to enhance productivity.5% 4% 4%
TOPIC
5
ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS – Understand the environmental, social,
and economic impacts of decisions within an organization. Understand global
context of industries and careers. 5% 4% 4%
TOPIC
6
SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT – Understand the importance of safety,
health, and environmental management systems and their importance to
organizational performance and regulatory compliance. 15% 9% 12%
TOPIC
7
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership in collaborating with others to
accomplish productive organizational goals and objectives with an awareness of
cultural/global competence.7% 8% 10%
TOPIC
8
ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES –Know, understand, and model the
importance of ethics, integrity, and legal responsibilities. 3% 4% 4%
TOPIC
9
CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND CITIZENSHIP –Attend to personal
health and financial well-being. Know and understand the importance of
employability skills. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals and
employability goals. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 3% 5% 6%
TOPIC
10
TECHNICAL LITERACY – Apply technical knowledge and skills required to pursue
careers in a specific career cluster and/or career pathway. 20% 40% 25%
100% 100% 100%
An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be
covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted
to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to
review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those
assessments match up to what the Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage
Services career pathway working groups have determined should be assessed. The assessment
blueprints can also be used to guide the development of new assessments where suitable third-
party assessments do not exist.
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Minnesota Program of Study
Hospitality and Tourism: Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Career Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty
EDU
CA
TIO
N
LEV
ELS
GR
AD
E
English/
Language ArtsMath Science
Social Studies/
Sciences
Other Required Courses
Other Electives
Recommended Electives
Learner Activities
*Career and Technical Courses
and/or Degree Major Courses for
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
Pathway
SAMPLE
Occupations Relating
to This Pathway
9
English/
Language Arts I
Algebra I or
Geometry
Earth or Life or
Physical Science
Government &
Citizenship/
Geography
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism
• Information Technology
Applications
10English/
Language Arts II
Geometry or
Algebra II
Biology U.S. History • Hospitality/Restaurants and
Food/Beverage Services
11
English/
Language Arts III
Algebra II or
Statistics &
Probability
Chemistry or
Physics
World History • Restaurants and
Food/Beverage Management
College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided
12
English/
Language Arts IV
Math Elective (i.e.,
CTE Math
Equivalent)
Science Elective
(i.e., Food Science)
Economics (Ag.
Ed./ Bus. Ed./
Social Studies)
• Marketing for Hospitality and
Tourism
• Hospitality and Tourism
Internship
Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
Year
1
• Overview of Restaurants and
Food/Beverage Services
• Food/Beverage Management
Year
2
• Food Service Production and
Operations
• Food Safety and Sanitation for
the Food Service Industry
Year
3
• Continue Courses in the Area of
Specialization
Year
4
• Complete Restaurants and
Food/Beverage Services Major
(4-Year Degree Program)
This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Pathway of the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning
materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. *This
Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
PO
STSE
CO
ND
AR
Y
Management Level
►Caterer
►Catering and Banquets Manager
►Executive Chef
►Food and Beverage Manager
►General Manager
►Kitchen Manager
►Maître d’
►Restaurant Owner
►Services Manager
.
Skill Level
►Baker
►Bartender
►Brewer
►Pastry and Specialty Chefs
►Restaurant Server
►Wine Steward
.
Entry Level
►Banquet Server
►Banquet Set-Up Employee
►Bus Person
►Cocktail Server
►Counter Server
►Host
►Kitchen Steward
►Line Cook
►Restaurant Server
►Room Service Attendant
Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
Continue courses in the area of specialization.
All plans of study should
meet local and state high
school graduation
requirements and college
entrance requirements.
Certain local student
organization activities are
also important including
public speaking, record
keeping and work-based
experiences.
All plans of study need to
meet learners’ career goals
with regard to required
degrees, licenses,
certifications or journey
worker status. Certain
local student organization
activities may also be
important to include.
SEC
ON
DA
RY
Required Transfer Curriculum Goals Determined by Local College Program in
College Year 1 and Year 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical
Thinking/Problem-Solving; Goal 3: Natural Science; Goal 4:
Mathematical/Logical Reasoning; Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavior
Sciences; Goal 6: The Humanities and the Arts; Goal 7: Human Diversity; Goal
8: Global Perspective; Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility; Goal 10: People
and the Environment