Unit Group

3223 Cooks

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
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Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

3223 Cooks

Prepare, season and cook food in dining and catering establishments.

Chefs, Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are excluded from this unit group. Chefs are included in Occupation 321132 Chef. Fast Food Cooks are included in Occupation 851131 Fast Food Cook. Kitchenhands are included in Occupation 851231 Kitchenhand (General).

OSCA skill level

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

  • 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

Subcategories

322331 Cook