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Sponsorship Work Visa under Pastry or Patisserie Chef.
Hello, I’m looking into furthering and enhancing my skill as a Pastry Chef in a new environment. Could really need some assistance on this.
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5 Replies
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Hi Maraiah and welcome to our community. ☺️
Thanks for reaching out! It’s wonderful to hear about your interest in enhancing your skills as a Pastry Chef in Australia. Let’s explore the potential pathways available to you.
Occupation Overview:
ANZSCO Code: 351112
Occupation Title: Pastrycook
Skill Level: 3 (requires AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV)
Assessing Authority: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Visa Options:
Given your occupation, here are some visa pathways you might consider:
1. Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190):
A permanent visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government.
Your occupation is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), making you eligible for this visa.
2. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491):
A five-year provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Requires nomination by a state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.
3. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482):
Allows employers to sponsor a skilled worker when they can’t find an appropriately skilled Australian.
For the short-term stream, your occupation is eligible; however, certain caveats apply, especially concerning positions in mass production or franchise settings.
4. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494):
For skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia.
Leads to permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191).
5. Training Visa (subclass 407):
For individuals who want to participate in workplace-based training to enhance their skills in their current occupation.
Skills Assessment:
For most of these visas, a positive skills assessment from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is essential. This assessment verifies that your skills and qualifications meet Australian standards for the Pastrycook occupation.
Next Steps:
To provide more tailored advice, could you please let me know:
- Do you prefer a sponsored visa (where an employer nominates you) or a non-sponsored visa (independent or state-nominated)?
- Have you already obtained a relevant qualification, such as an AQF Certificate III or IV in Patisserie?
- Do you have any work experience in this field? If so, how many years?
Understanding your preferences and background will help in identifying the most suitable visa pathway for you.
Looking forward to your response!
Warm regards,
Mark
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Hello Mark,
Thank you so much for responding. In my line of work, Pastry Chef i have 4-5 years of experience. Under Certificate level of Patisserie. Im looking for a sponsored visa in my line of work.
Looking forward for your reply.
Kind Regards
Maraiah.
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Hi Maraiah, and thanks so much for the update! 🤗
Since you’re specifically interested in a sponsored visa, here are your key options:
1. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482
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This visa allows an Australian employer to sponsor you for up to 2 years (or 4 years if an International Trade Obligation applies).
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Your occupation is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), so you are eligible under the short-term stream.
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To qualify, you’ll need to secure a job offer from an approved sponsor and undergo a skills assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
2. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa – Subclass 494
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This is another great option if you’re open to working in regional Australia.
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It offers a pathway to permanent residency after 3 years via the Subclass 191 visa.
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You’ll need a job offer from an employer in a designated regional area and meet the skills, qualification, and English requirements.
Job Search Tips for Sponsorship
To find sponsored jobs in your field:-
https://482jobs.com – This is one of our websites and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship. You might find the dedicated hospitality jobs section useful: https://482jobs.com/job-category/hospitality-tourism/
For seek, and indeed, you will need to filter your search results as they offer both sponsored and non-sponsored roles.
We also recommend uploading your resume to our site so Australian employers can find you: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/
And to boost your chances:
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Format your resume to suit Australian expectations: https://482jobs.com/australia-resume-tips-craft-winning-resume/
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Optimise your LinkedIn to attract Aussie recruiters: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin/
Lastly, a skills assessment with TRA will likely be required before applying for a 482 or 494 visa.
Let me know if you’d like help getting started with your skills assessment or anything else!
Warm regards,
Mark -
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Hi Mark,
Could you kindly walk me through this Skill Assessment you’re referring to. And yes be advised more on that.☺️
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Hi Maraiah,
Absolutely! No problems. It’s an important step if you’re looking at a sponsored visa like the subclass 482 or 494, especially since you’re working as a Pastry cook.
Why a Skills Assessment?
A skills assessment confirms that your qualifications and work experience meet the Australian standards for your occupation. For Pastry cooks, the assessing authority is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
Step 1: Choose the Right Assessment Program
For skilled migration or sponsorship, you’ll likely go through the Job Ready Program (JRP) if you’re already in Australia on a student visa, or the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) if you’re applying from overseas.
Since it sounds like you’re applying from outside Australia, you’d most likely go through OSAP.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
You’ll need to provide:
Your Certificate in Patisserie (Certificate III or higher is ideal)
Evidence of at least 3 years’ full-time work experience as a Pastry cook (your 4–5 years is great!)
Detailed employment references showing your duties match those of ANZSCO 351112
Payslips, contracts, or tax documents to support your experience
Step 3: Technical Interview or Practical Assessment
Once your paperwork is reviewed, you’ll be invited to either:
A technical interview (via video call) with a qualified assessor, OR
A practical assessment, where you demonstrate your pastry cooking skills
This step ensures your hands-on skills align with what’s expected in Australia.
Step 4: Receive Your Outcome
If successful, you’ll receive a positive skills assessment, which you can then use in your visa application.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Warm regards,
Mark
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