8512 Food Preparation Assistants

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Reference period

2024, Version 1.0

Released

6/12/2024

Next release Unknown

Assist kitchen and service staff to prepare and serve food, and clean food preparation equipment and service areas.

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

Occupation

851231 Kitchenhand (General)

Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food.

Assists in the preparation of food by chopping, peeling and slicing ingredients
Assists with simple tasks relating to the cooking, baking, plating and presentation of food
Assists in stocking and replenishing food supplies and ingredients
Assists in the setup and pack down of kitchen stations
Follows the instructions of other kitchen staff
Follows food safety and hygiene standards
May assist in the packaging and plating of food for delivery or service in hospitals, aged care facilities and off-site events

Occupation

Cleans dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment after use.

Washes dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and other kitchen utensils and equipment
Removes trash and maintains cleanliness in the kitchen area
Performs deep cleaning of food preparation and general kitchen areas at the end of service
Inspects and disposes of damaged service or kitchen utensils

Occupation

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

Assists in the preparation of ingredients for pastry production
Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and utensils
Assists in the production of pastry products such as cakes, pastries and desserts
Follows recipes and instructions provided by the Pastrycook
Assists in the decoration and presentation of pastry products
Monitors and maintains stock levels of ingredients and supplies
Assists in the packaging and labelling of pastry products
Ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen

Occupation

This occupation group covers Food Preparation Assistants not elsewhere classified.