Group
Sub-major Group
32 Chefs and Food Trades Workers
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
32 Chefs and Food Trades Workers
Plan, organise, prepare and cook food for dining and catering establishments, bake bread and pastry goods, and prepare meat for sale.
Senior Chefs are excluded from this sub-major group. Senior Chefs are included in Occupation 161632 Senior Chef.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this sub-major 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
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience