351311: Chef

Labour market

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

351311

Skill level

Level 2

Unit group

3513

Chefs

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 351311 identifies Chef as a Skill Level 2 occupation in the Chefs unit group (3513), classified under Food Trades Workers. Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment. Common specialisations include Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Demi Chef. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketChef is in regional shortage in Australia. State-level shortages have been recorded in NT, ACT.

Visa pathways14 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the Restaurant (Premium Dining) Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Chefs unit group earn an average of $1,270 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,179 per week and male workers average $1,309 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 36 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,270

↓ 12% below national avg

Female avg.

$1,179

↓ 18% below national avg

Male avg.

$1,309

↓ 9% below national avg

Average age

36 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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