Cook (351411): ANZSCO Code, Lists, and Assessment

Cook is ANZSCO 351411. The ABS ANZSCO 2022 describes the work as preparing, seasoning, and cooking food in a dining or catering establishment. That is the definition that matters for assessment purposes, not the title on your contract. If that description matches what you do day to day, this is the code to check first.

Who assesses this occupation

The assessing authority for Cook (351411) is not fixed in our current record, and assessment arrangements for hospitality trades have shifted as the visa framework has changed. The occupation page for 351411 carries the current authority name and links. Check it before you apply. Assessment bodies and requirements can change, and acting on outdated information can delay a skills assessment.

Which lists it appears on

Cook 351411 appears on two lists as of 2025-09-15:

• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The CSOL governs the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482). Being on this list means the occupation is eligible for employer-sponsored work under that stream. Verify the current status on the Home Affairs skill occupation list before relying on it.
• Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). The STSOL is used for shorter-term employer-sponsored visas and some state nomination programs. Again, check the official Home Affairs list for the current version.

List membership and shortage are different things. Being on the CSOL or STSOL means the occupation is eligible for certain visa pathways. It does not directly measure how tight the job market is. The 2024 Occupation Shortage List by Jobs and Skills Australia rates Cook nationally as S (in shortage). That is a separate, point-in-time read of labour market conditions, not a visa eligibility rule.

No NZ Green List membership is recorded for this occupation. We are not claiming one.

Near-miss codes to check

There are no near-miss sibling codes in our current record for 351411. However, job titles in kitchens are used loosely across different countries. If you supervise other kitchen staff, plan menus, or manage food costs, a different code in the Cooks group (3514) may fit better. Browse that group to see the related codes. The difference between Cook and similar codes usually comes down to the duties you actually perform, not the title on your contract or reference letters.

Find your exact code

Browse all occupations at anzscofinder.com/en/anzsco/2022/ to confirm the best fit for your role. The code you submit to an assessing authority needs to match your actual duties, so it is worth spending a few minutes here. If you are unsure which code matches your work history, the CV matcher at app.anzscofinder.com can show you the closest codes based on what you paste in.

For advice on which visa pathway suits your situation, speak to a registered migration agent.