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UNIT GROUP 8512 FOOD TRADES ASSISTANTS

FOOD TRADES ASSISTANTS assist Food Trades Workers by performing routine food preparation, cleaning and storage tasks.

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:
NZ Register 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:

• gathering food ingredients in preparation for cooking and serving
• gathering pots and pans in preparation for cooking food ingredients
• weighing and measuring ingredients
• washing, peeling, cutting, slicing and dicing ingredients for cooking and serving
• cutting and grinding meat, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking
• removing cooked food from ovens and food warmers
• washing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware
• storing food supplies, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware in refrigerators, cupboards, pantries and other storage areas
• informing Foods Trade Workers when food supplies are low

Occupations:
851211 Pastrycook's Assistant
851299 Food Trades Assistants nec

Assists a Pastrycook by performing routine tasks in the kitchen such as preparing ingredients, and cleaning and storing equipment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

Bakery Assistant

This occupation group covers Food Trades Assistants not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

Butcher's Assistant
Chef's Assistant
Cook's Assistant