Food Preparation Assistants
Sub-Major Group
ANZSCO CODE - 85

Most occupations in this sub-major 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.

• 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