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Kitchenhand

OSCA 851232·ANZSCO 851311

Employed

4,300

Part-time share

92.1%

Female share

31.6%

Median age

19 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Kitchenhand is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Cookery.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Kitchenhand. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Kitchenhand. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Cleans dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment after use.

What they typically do

  • Washes dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and other kitchen utensils and equipment
  • Removes trash and maintains cleanliness in the kitchen area
  • Performs deep cleaning of food preparation and general kitchen areas at the end of service
  • Inspects and disposes of damaged service or kitchen utensils

Where they work

Accommodation and Food Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Kitchenhand.