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Catering Establishments

The Home Office announced on 15th June 2009 that a “skilled chef/cook” can be classed as a shortage occupation. This means that prospective employers that work in the catering industry no longer need to advertise the post. Prospective employers, must ensure that the skilled chef/cook will be earning at least £8.45 per hour after deductions of accommodation and meals etc.

Please note that the shortage occupation list is reviewed every 6 months so please check with us that the position is still current if you would like to make use of this.

If you want to check the position yourself then you may like to refer to the UK Border Agency website for further details;

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/shortageoccupationlist