Food Trades Assistants (ANZSCO 8512) play a crucial role in assisting Food Trades Workers with routine food preparation, cleaning, and storage tasks. They contribute to the smooth operation of kitchens and food establishments by ensuring that ingredients are prepared, equipment is cleaned and stored properly, and food supplies are well-maintained.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Food Trades Assistant unit group require 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)

While some occupations within this group may require a short period of on-the-job training, others may not require any formal qualification or training.

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 Food Trades Workers when food supplies are low

Occupations:

• 851211 Pastrycook's Assistant
• 851299 Food Trades Assistants nec (not elsewhere classified)

851211 Pastrycook's Assistant

A Pastrycook's Assistant supports the Pastrycook in the kitchen by performing routine tasks such as ingredient preparation, equipment cleaning, and storage. They assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialization: Bakery Assistant

851299 Food Trades Assistants nec

This occupation group includes Food Trades Assistants not classified under any specific occupation. They provide assistance in various food trades, such as Butcher's Assistant, Chef's Assistant, and Cook's Assistant.

Skill Level: 5

Occupations in this group include:

• Butcher's Assistant
• Chef's Assistant
• Cook's Assistant