Weakness & Remedies

Candidates’ major weaknesses were exhibited as follows:

• Incorrect spelling;
• Inability to express ideas correctly;
• State the general procedures for taking cash payment in a catering establishment;
• State qualities of a supervisor in a catering establishment;
• Give the meaning of the following terms used in the hospitality industry: check-in, reservation, forecast, walk-in;
• State points to consider when selecting and serving beverages;
• Highlight characteristics of alcoholic beverages;
• List the types of game;
• Give examples of each type of game;
• Itemise types of chicken;
•  List general service equipment found in a restaurant.

• In order to overcome the weaknesses highlighted above:

  • Teachers should endeavour to consult different Catering textbooks before giving lectures;
  • Ensure a comprehensive teaching of the topics in the syllabus;
  • They should be creative and innovative in their teaching methods;
  • Candidates should be exposed to catering equipment and also visit catering establishments;
  • Educational excursion should be organised by schools to catering establishments;
  • Government schools and parents should encourage students to volunteer at standard catering establishments during holidays;
  • Students should purchase all the needed textbooks especially the new edition as new topics keep surfacing yearly;
  • Schools should endeavour to supply catering equipment to school laboratories to afford the students the opportunity to learn.
  • Government should fund education more, revive school libraries and stock modern textbooks and e-books;
  • Parents should monitor their wards performances and enrol in extra coaching classes if the need arises.