Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare tables for silver service.
- Prepare tables to silver service standard, with the appropriate equipment and utensils for designated menu.
- Set tables to silver service standard, with the appropriate crockery, cutlery, glassware and silverware.
- Evaluate the presentation of tables and make adjustments before commencing service period.
- Change cutlery on the table in silver service style and at the appropriate time, to suit customer choice of menu items.
- Work in cooperation with kitchen staff.
- Use silver service techniques to serve meals.
- Complete mise en place requirements for silver service menu options.
- Select correct utensils and equipment for silver service.
- Balance servers correctly and position them appropriately at the table for silver service.
- Serve food items correctly, using appropriate silver service techniques.
- Portion and place food and condiments correctly, based on advice from kitchen or head waiter.
- Handle hot dishes carefully and provide advice to customers.