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Cooks
A Certificate III including at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or a Certificate IV, or at least 3 years of relevant experience, is usually needed. Around half of workers have not completed any post school qualifications (that is, they have finished Year 10, 11 or 12). Sometimes experience or on-the-job training is needed in addition to a qualification.
This is a large occupation employing 34,300 workers. Over the past 5 years the number of jobs has fallen slightly.
Moderate growth is expected in the future. New jobs and turnover from workers leaving may create between 10,001 and 25,000 job openings over the 5 years to 2020.
- Cooks work in most parts of Australia.
- They mainly work in: Accommodation and Food Services; Health Care and Social Assistance; and Retail Trade.
- Part-time work is very common. Full-time workers, on average, work 39.4 hours per week (compared to the all jobs average of 40 hours).
- Average earnings for full-time workers are around $800 per week (lower than the all jobs average of $1,230). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
- The average age is 35 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years). Around 3 in 10 workers are young (aged 15 to 25 years).
- Around 6 in 10 workers are female.
- In 2016, the unemployment rate was above average.
Tasks
- 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
Chefs
An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience is usually needed. Around two in three workers have at least a Certificate III or higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. Training is generally through an apprenticeship which combines work on-the-job training with a qualification.
This is a very large occupation employing 85,000 workers. Over the past 5 years the number of jobs has grown strongly.
Very strong growth is expected in the future. New jobs and turnover from workers leaving may create more than 50,000 job openings over the 5 years to 2020.
- Chefs work in most parts of Australia.
- They mainly work in: Accommodation and Food Services; Health Care and Social Assistance; and Education and Training.
- Full-time work is common. Full-time workers, on average, work 43.2 hours per week (compared to the all jobs average of 40 hours).
- Average earnings for full-time workers are around $1,050 per week (below the all jobs average of $1,230). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
- The workforce is fairly young. The average age is 33 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years).
- Around 7 in 10 workers are male.
- In 2016, the unemployment rate was similar to the average.
Tasks
- planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
- demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
- preparing and cooking food
- explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
- may select and train staff
- may freeze and preserve foods