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UNIT GROUP 8513 KITCHENHANDS

KITCHENHANDS assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

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:

• cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
• cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
• transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
• assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
• packing food and beverage trays for serving
• cooking, toasting and heating simple food items

Occupation:
851311 Kitchenhand

Alternative Title:
Kitchen Steward

Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and cleans food preparation and service areas.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

Dishwasher
Pantry Attendant
Sandwich Hand