Short Order Cook

Most occupations in this unit 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.

• taking and serving food and beverage orders, and receiving payment from customers
• preparing food such as hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips
• washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking
• operating cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers
• cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils
• ordering and taking delivery of fast food ingredients
• may arrange delivery of prepared food and beverages