Food Trades Assistants
Snapshot
Food Trades Assistants assist Food Trades Workers by performing routine food preparation, cleaning and storage tasks.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 5500 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $580 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- 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 Foods Trade Workers when food supplies are low
Job Titles
- Pastrycook's Assistant
- Food Trades Assistants