351411: Cook

Labour market

Skills assessment

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

351411

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3514

Cooks

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 351411 identifies Cook as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Cooks unit group (3514), classified under Food Trades Workers. Prepares, seasons and cooks food in a dining or catering establishment. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketCook is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a retention gap — enough people are entering the field, but leaving faster than they are being replaced.

Visa pathways10 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 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 Cooks unit group earn an average of $963 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,060 per week and male workers average $885 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 36.3 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$963

↓ 33% below national avg

Female avg.

$1,060

↓ 26% below national avg

Male avg.

$885

↓ 38% below national avg

Average age

36.3 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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