351411 Cook

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
351411
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Cook
Skill Assessing Authority: 
TRA
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
Yes
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
Caveat Reference: 
482/186 - 7 - mass production
482/186 - 8 - limited service
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

351411 COOK

Prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.
Skill Level: 3

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
3

3514 Cooks

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
3514
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Cooks
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

3514 COOKS

COOKS prepare, season and cook food in dining and catering establishments.
Chefs, Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are excluded from this unit group. Chefs are included in Unit Group 3513 Chefs. Fast Food Cooks and Kitchenhands are included in Minor Group 851 Food Preparation Assistants.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:

examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
preparing and cooking food
seasoning food during cooking
portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
storing food in temperature controlled facilities
preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
may plan menus and estimate food requirements
may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
654.20
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
633.40
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
644.60

Comments

admin

Wed, 23/04/2014 - 14:57

CSOL: TRA but: for a nomination or visa application for a Subclass 457 visa or a Subclass 186 visa, the occupation excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service.