Cook - ANZSCO 351411
- Assessment Authorities: TRA
Cook prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment.
Cooks may perform the following tasks:
- check food to ensure its quality
- regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
- prepare food for cooking
- cook food by a range of methods (baking, braising, frying, roasting or steaming, for example)
- divide food into portions and ensure the food is well presented
- clean food preparation areas and equipment
- store food in temperature-controlled facilities
- receive and store supplies
- ensure the kitchen is hygienic and functional
- plan menus and estimate food requirements
- prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- train and supervise other staff.
This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Cook?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and the TRA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Trades Recognition Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Click here to read further information regarding the assessment process of Trades Recognition Australia.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Cook, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
