351 Food Trades Workers

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

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or
• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• checking the cleanliness and operation of equipment and premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• monitoring quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
• preparing meat for sale and baking bread, cakes and pastries
• preparing food and cooking using ovens, hotplates, grills and similar equipment
• portioning food, placing it in dishes, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes