Group
Occupation
322331 Cook
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
322331 Cook
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- 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
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Plans and prepares menus for dining or catering enterprises
- Inspects and selects ingredients for cooking
- Measures, cleans, chops, blends, seasons, heats, and cools food
- Monitors food cooking processes to ensure proper cooking and presentation
- Coordinates, supervises, and collaborates with kitchen staff in food preparation and cooking
- Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and utensils
- Monitors and maintains inventory of food supplies and equipment
- Assists in the development of new recipes and menu items