Chef
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Compliance Risk Score
100/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
- Updated for 2026 classification
- Complete hierarchy structure
- Has cross-references to other systems
- Nitaqat localization rules mapped
- GOSI registration status verified
- Regulatory compliance requirements detailed
π Description
SSCO 512001: Chef. Requires Lower secondary education in Personal skills and development. Iqama, Nitaqat, and skill classification for Saudi Arabia 2026.
π Job Summary
Receive raw materials, prepare, season, and cook and prepare meat, chickens, fish, vegetables, and other foods in hotels, restaurants and clubs to be served, and follow up on kitchen cleaning procedures and kitchen tools.
π Education Requirements
Level: Lower secondary education
Field: Personal skills and development
π οΈ Key Skills
Team Work
π Classification Hierarchy
Major group: Service and sales workers
Minor group: Cooks
Unit: Cooks
Related Codes
When to use this code
This code is specified on the worker's Iqama and work permit
Saudization quotas vary by profession via Qiwa
Classified as Basic
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FAQ
What is SSCO code 512001?
SSCO code 512001 refers to the occupation 'Chef' in the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations, based on ISCO-08. It is used for work permits, visa applications, and labor market statistics.
What education is required for Chef?
Education requirements vary. Check the detailed occupation profile for SSCO 512001 to see the recommended education level and field of study.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) β SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.