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Kitchen Hand

Tourism & Hospitality

ANZSCO ID 8513

Summary

Kitchenhands assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Kitchenhand. Some workers have a certificate II in hospitality or kitchen operations.

Top Skills Required

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
  • Time Management - Organising your time well and not leaving things until the last minute

Key tasks

  • Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
  • Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
  • Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
  • Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
  • Packing food and beverage trays for serving
  • Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items

Facts about this occupation

7.7% Growth
17% Full-time Share
$939 Avg Pay/Wk
138,500 Workers
26 years Avg Age

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