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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 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

Job prospects

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

 

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