Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• assisting Cooks and Chefs by assembling and preparing ingredients
• preparing salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, fish and chips and other fast foods
• packing food and beverages in containers and on trays for serving
• cleaning kitchens and food preparation areas
• cleaning cooking and general utensils

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• taking and serving food and beverage orders, and receiving payment from customers
• preparing food such as hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips
• washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking
• operating cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers
• cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils
• ordering and taking delivery of fast food ingredients
• may arrange delivery of prepared food and beverages

• 851111 Fast Food Cook

Prepares a restricted range of foods in a fast food establishment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Short Order Cook

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• gathering food ingredients in preparation for cooking and serving
• gathering pots and pans in preparation for cooking food ingredients
• weighing and measuring ingredients
• washing, peeling, cutting, slicing and dicing ingredients for cooking and serving
• cutting and grinding meat, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking
• removing cooked food from ovens and food warmers
• washing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware
• storing food supplies, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware in refrigerators, cupboards, pantries and other storage areas
• informing Foods Trade Workers when food supplies are low

• 851211 Pastrycook's Assistant
• 851299 Food Trades Assistants nec

Assists a Pastrycook by performing routine tasks in the kitchen such as preparing ingredients, and cleaning and storing equipment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

• Bakery Assistant

This occupation group covers Food Trades Assistants not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

• Butcher's Assistant
• Chef's Assistant
• Cook's Assistant

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
• cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
• transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
• assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
• packing food and beverage trays for serving
• cooking, toasting and heating simple food items

• 851311 Kitchenhand

Alternative Title:

• Kitchen Steward

Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and cleans food preparation and service areas.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

• Dishwasher
• Pantry Attendant
• Sandwich Hand