Employing overseas chefs and cooks
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English language requirements
Most primary subclass 457 applications for chefs and cooks must demonstrate that they have English language proficiency. For applications where evidence can be provided that the visa holder will be earning above a specified salary level, the applicant will be exempt from the English language requirement. For ENS/RSMS all applicants must demonstrate they have adequate English language proficiency.
Working Holiday visa
Chefs or cooks in Australia on a Working Holiday visa may be employed for a maximum of six months with each employer provided the work remains incidental to the holiday. While in Australia, Working Holiday visa holders may be sponsored for a subclass 457 visa by an approved sponsor.
General skilled migration state/territory sponsorship
It is intended that state and territory governments will be able to sponsor migrants in occupations with proven shortages through a migration plan. Plans may include occupations that are not on the Skilled Occupation List for independent migration, such as cooks or chefs, where evidence of skill shortages is presented.
Migration plans will enable state and territory governments to tailor the profile of skilled migrants in their areas in line with skill needs and development objectives.
Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
VEVO is a free online resource that allows employers to check the visa entitlements of a visa holder and to confirm a visa holder’s entitlement to work in Australia. Employers should register for the work entitlements category. This will enable the registered organisation to check the work entitlements of a prospective employee.
Supplementing your Australian workforce
Employers unable to find chefs or cooks through the Australian labour market or through their own training efforts have many options to attract overseas workers.
Temporary Business (subclass 457) visa
The subclass 457 visa program provides a fast and flexible way to recruit skilled workers and is the preferred temporary residence visa for employers seeking chefs and cooks from overseas. The subclass 457 visa allows an initial visa grant of up to four years.
Sponsoring a subclass 457 applicant
To sponsor subclass 457 visa holders, an employer
needs to be an approved business sponsor. To become a
sponsor, an employer must:
• be a lawfully operating Australian business
• have a demonstrated commitment to employing local
labour and non-discriminatory employment practices
• have nothing adverse known about the business or a
person associated with the business
• have demonstrated a commitment to training
Australian workers.
Permanent entry
Generally, overseas chefs and cooks must be under 45 years of age, have English language skills, qualifications and work experience to be eligible for permanent migration.
Employer Nomination Scheme
The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) enables employers to sponsor highly skilled workers. Skilled workers can be recruited either from overseas, or from people in Australia who are on a qualifying visa. Employers must be lawfully operating in Australia and the position must provide full-time employment for at least three years
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS ) is similar to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) except it allows for employers in regional areas to provide full-time employment in Australia for two years.
Skilled Graduate (subclass 485) visa
Overseas students who do not meet the criteria for general skilled migration may apply for the subclass 485 visa to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills. As a holder of this visa, they may apply for permanent residence at any time if they are able to pass the general skilled migration points test.
Assessing skills
Chefs and cooks applying for a subclass 457 visa may be required to undertake a skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). The skills assessment will seek to determine if chefs and cooks are capable and can demonstrate they have adequate knowledge of the position.
ENS applications require a satisfactory skills assessment from an Australian assessing authority and three years post qualification work experience in the nominated occupation.
It is recommended that employers conduct their own assessments before sponsoring an overseas worker.
Comment on this post
Raj kapoor
January 24, 2012 05:01:31
i have done hotel management in 2007, from last 4 years , i m working in kitchen as chef. now i have got employer in australia offering me job on 457 basis. so what all test i have to qualify for imigration.?
Mohandas
December 26, 2011 00:14:53
hi,
I and my wife living in melboune australia i finished my diploma in haspitality in melboune. now i am in bridging visa 485, can you help me to get a regional employer sponsorship for RSMS visa.
by mohnadas
Bains
September 04, 2011 20:15:36
I have applied for my tr in 2009 on the basis on cook experience and qualification. Can I apply for my pr on the basis of I year experience now 20 hours per week.
AKINMOYEDE KOLAWOLE
July 31, 2011 16:43:07
I NEED A JOB IN THE 457 VISA CLASS
Amar
July 10, 2011 04:40:40
I have finished with my diploma in hospitality and certificate 3 in commercial cookery and have been applied for 485 visa currently on bridging visa ,can I apply for PR and how.thanks
vikramjit
May 22, 2011 21:04:06
hi
we have been living in Australia from 4years
my wife has done advance diploma in hospitality management in commercial cookery.I want to apply for rsms visa . do u have any oppertunity for us. plz answer then we can contact u as soon as possible.
Pawan kumar
April 25, 2011 03:45:35
My 457 visa is apply by an australian citigen(Propietor) one month ago in australia immigration office.
I have an experience of more than 3 year's in tandoor dept.
And having hotel management diploma of one year.
And senior secondry school pass.
Can my experience and qualification is applicable for this visa 457 for 2 year.
Jeff
April 22, 2011 17:05:19
I have a question on the rsms? If a p.r. Visa is working for a company that they are not happy working with but finds another regional sponsor and resigns formally and goes to work under the new sponsor will there be any threat for this person to lose their visa?
Tina
March 31, 2011 01:31:27
Hey,
Just wondering if you do apply 457 visa for workers at all?
Kind regards
Tina
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