Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

FOOD TRADES ASSISTANTS assist Food Trades Workers by performing routine food preparation, cleaning and storage tasks.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

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

In 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 Include:

gathering food ingredients in preparation for cooking and serving;
gathering pots and pans in preparation for cooking food ingredients;
weighing and measuring ingredients;
washing, peeling, cutting, slicing and dicing ingredients for cooking and serving;
cutting and grinding meat, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking;
removing cooked food from ovens and food warmers;
washing work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware;
storing food supplies, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware in refrigerators, cupboards, pantries and other storage areas;
informing Foods Trade Workers when food supplies are low.

Occupations:

851211 Pastrycook's Assistant
851299 Food Trades Assistants nec