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Occupation

851231 Kitchenhand (General)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

851231 Kitchenhand (General)

Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food.

Specialisations

  • Catering Assistant
  • Sandwich Hand

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

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
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