Are you a cook and planning to migrate in Australia?
If you want to migrate to Australia as a Cook, first you will need to decide which visa would be
the perfect visa for you to apply for.
At first, you must achieve skill level 3 according to the ANZSCO classification in order to become
a cook. This process requires:
 Three years of experience as a trainee in a formal cooking program (Certificate III & IV
Commercial Cookery) or;
 Three years of full-time training and employment as a cook

Skill Level: To become a cook, you need to have a Certificate III or higher qualification from the
Australian Qualifications Framework. A Cook needs to finish a recognized training program. If
there is no official agreement for an apprenticeship, then you must have proof of completing a
three-year training program.
The responsibilities during the job are:
 Checks food for quality control
 Make sure that the temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, etc. are
appropriate
 Prepares food for cooking and cooks’ food
 Make sure to add the right amount of seasoning to your food while you’re cooking.
 Portioning food into appropriate serving sizes, plating it, adding gravies or sauces, and
garnishing
 Preserve food in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities
 May execute new menus and food items.
 Estimate food requirements for orders and inventory

Make sure you choose the right pathway with your cooking career
If you finished a cooking course in South Australia and have been working as a cook or a similar
job for the past six months in a regional area of South Australia, you may qualify for a 491 Visa.
If you haven’t finished a Commercial Cookery qualification in Australia but have done it in
another country or have a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), you might still qualify
for a 491 or 190 visa as long as you meet the other requirements.
To be more specific, the occupation of Cook is now only included on the Short-term Skilled
Occupation List (STSOL) and is not included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
(MLTSSL). For which the only way to get permanent residency is through the regional visas.
As regional areas are generally less populated areas, that’s why the Australian Government is
promoting and getting more people to move out in those areas. The Australian Government
wants more people to go and live in these areas. Because there are fewer people, there is less
pressure to produce and supply things. This means that even people with basic skills can easily
find different jobs. In South Australia, there are specific requirements and rules for jobs that
people need to meet in order to gain experience. They usually require less experience people in
outer regional area as compare to metro regional and other regional area.

Eligibility guidelines
The Outer Regional South Australia stream is for skilled migrants who are employed by
businesses located in the outer regions of South Australia. To qualify for the Outer Regional
South Australia stream, you need to meet certain requirements.
You must:
 Check if your job is eligible under the Outer Regional South Australia category on South
Australia’s list of skilled occupations.
 Currently live and work in Outer Regional South Australia

 You must be less than 45 years old when your state nomination is approved.
 Have a valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
 If your job in South Australia requires registration or licensing, you must have proficient
English. For all other jobs, having a basic understanding of English is necessary. If you have a
job that needs you to register or get a license in South Australia, you must make sure you
meet the English requirement set by the authority that handles registrations or licenses.
This is necessary for you to work in South Australia. Some jobs, like those in trade,
education, and healthcare, require people to meet certain qualifications before they can
work in those fields. People who have passports or are citizens of the United States, United
Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, or New Zealand do not have to take an English language test.
 Get at least 65 points in the Home Affairs Department’s points test (including points for
state nomination)

For subclass 491 visa nomination, you must meet the following work experience
requirements:
 Have been working for the past six months in any job (this can be unrelated or related to
your nominated occupation)
 Be working at least 30 hours per week or 60 hours per fortnight
 *If you are a working holiday maker visa holder, your specified work experience can count
towards this work experience requirement

For subclass 190 visa nomination, you must meet the following work experience
requirements:
 Have been working for the past six months in any job (this can be unrelated or related to
your nominated occupation).
 Be working at least 30 hours per week or 60 hours per fortnight.

 Be working in a high skilled position: Skill Level 1 or 2 and receiving a high salary (at least
$65,000)
 Provide a letter of support from your employer outlining why you should be considered for
state nomination
So, if you want to pursue a career on cooking, make sure you know the advantages and
disadvantages of it to ensure a prospect career and life in Australia!
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record of successes. Whether it’s expert 186 & 482, 485 and 485 Subsequent Entrants, 500
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