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OSCA 2024 · 851231 · Skill level 5

Kitchenhand (General): OSCA 851231

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Kitchenhand (General) is OSCA 2024 code 851231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 851311 Kitchenhand (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 851231

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

  • ANZSCO 851311 · in part

    Kitchenhand

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a kitchenhand (general) does

Assists kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food.

Skill level 5: Certificate I or secondary education

Specialisations

  • Catering Assistant
  • Sandwich Hand

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Assists in the preparation of food by chopping, peeling and slicing ingredients
  • Assists with simple tasks relating to the cooking, baking, plating and presentation of food
  • Assists in stocking and replenishing food supplies and ingredients
  • Assists in the setup and pack down of kitchen stations
  • Follows the instructions of other kitchen staff
  • Follows food safety and hygiene standards
  • May assist in the packaging and plating of food for delivery or service in hospitals, aged care facilities and off-site events

Unit group 8512

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Questions

OSCA 851231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for kitchenhand (general)?
The OSCA 2024 code is 851231 (Kitchenhand (General)), skill level 5. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 851231?
ANZSCO 851311 Kitchenhand (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Kitchenhand (General) on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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