ANZSCO 85122.7Low RiskNot Assessed

Food Trades Assistants

Food Preparation Assistants · Food Preparation Assistants

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Median Weekly Pay

$1,380

Full-time workers

Employment

4,400

Total workers

10yr Growth

+4.3%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

N/A

Key Insight

Food Trades Assistants has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation22.0%
Augmentation40.0%

Key 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

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

30

Female Share

54.0%

Part-Time Share

73.0%

Skill Level

5 / 5

Lowest