Unit Group

8511 Fast Food Cooks

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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Reference period
2022

8511 Fast Food Cooks

Fast Food Cooks prepare a restricted range of foods in fast food establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

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.

Tasks Include:

  • 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

Occupation:

  • 851111 Fast Food Cook

851111 Fast Food Cook

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

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

  • Short Order Cook