Group
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
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