Group
Occupation
851231 Kitchenhand (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
851231 Kitchenhand (General)
Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food.
Specialisations
- Catering Assistant
- Sandwich Hand
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- 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