Chef (ANZSCO 351311): code, skill level, and visa lists explained

Chef, ANZSCO 351311

Chef is ANZSCO code 351311, skill level 2. The ABS ANZSCO 2022 describes the role as: plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.

Skill level 2 means the work is typically matched to a diploma or associate degree, or at least three years of relevant experience.

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Who assesses this occupation?

The assessing authority for Chef (351311) is not included in this record. The Chef occupation page on anzscofinder lists the current authority. Check that page before you contact anyone, as authorities do change.

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Which visa lists does Chef appear on?

Chef (351311) currently appears on two Australian skilled migration lists.

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): The CSOL is the list used for the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) and related pathways. Being on the CSOL means Chef is a recognised skilled occupation for those visa streams. Check the current skill occupation list on Home Affairs to confirm it is still listed and to see any conditions that apply.

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): The MLTSSL supports longer-term and permanent pathways, including the skilled independent (subclass 189), skilled nominated (subclass 190), skilled work regional provisional (subclass 491), and temporary graduate (subclass 485) streams. Appearing here gives Chef a broader set of visa options compared with occupations on shorter lists only.

List membership opens a pathway. It does not guarantee visa approval or a successful skills assessment. Those outcomes depend on your individual circumstances.

2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) rating: We do not have a verified shortage rating for Chef from the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (released October 2025). The current rating is on the Chef occupation page, alongside a link to the Jobs and Skills Australia shortage data. Shortage ratings and list membership are separate things. A high shortage rating can support a nomination, but the two facts come from different sources and must not be conflated.

New Zealand Green List: No NZ Green List membership is confirmed for this occupation. Do not rely on this piece for NZ pathways; check the NZ Green List directly.

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Near-miss codes

Chef (351311) sits in the Chefs group (3513). No near-miss sibling codes are included in the verified record for this piece. If your job title is something other than Chef, check the group page to compare descriptions before you commit to a code.

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