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Unit Group

1616 Senior Chefs

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

1616 Senior Chefs

Manage and oversee the operation of kitchens in dining and other food service establishments.

Chefs are excluded from this unit group. Chefs are included in Occupation 321131 Chef.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

161631 Senior Chef

Manages and oversees the operation of kitchens in a dining or other food service establishment.

Chefs are excluded from this occupation. Chefs are included in Occupation 321131 Chef.

Specialisations

  • Executive Chef
  • Head Chef
  • Sous Chef

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Develops and monitors kitchen budgets, considering labour, ingredient and equipment costs
  • Designs and plans menus based on seasonal trends, customer preferences and costs
  • Oversees the recruitment, development and training of Chefs and other kitchen staff
  • Assigns tasks and responsibilities to Chefs and Cooks
  • Oversees the preparation and presentation of dishes
  • Uses and teaches advanced culinary skills and techniques required to prepare menu pieces
  • Inspects ingredients and dishes to ensure quality standards are met
  • Enforces strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the kitchen