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85 · ANZSCO 2022

Food Preparation Assistants

Classification
Sub-Major
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

Food Preparation Assistants prepare food in fast food establishments, assist Food Trades Workers and service staff to prepare and serve food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

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

Tasks include

  • assisting Cooks and Chefs by assembling and preparing ingredients
  • preparing salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, fish and chips and other fast foods
  • packing food and beverages in containers and on trays for serving
  • cleaning kitchens and food preparation areas
  • cleaning cooking and general utensils

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