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A Fast Food Assistant prepares food and serves customers in a fast food restaurant. You might work at the counter taking food and drink orders and processing customer payments. Fast Food Assistants might also work in the kitchen cooking food and putting orders together. You might perform other tasks in a fast food restaurant such as clearing tables and cleaning.
Fast Food Assistants should have strong customer service skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can work quickly and follow instructions closely. Fast Food Assistants may have to prioritise their workload and must be able to work in a team. You might have to work a range of shifts including nights and weekends.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Fast Food Assistant.
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This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans. Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations that include food handling in their operations. .
Average duration: Half day.
Enrol in the Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality) (SIR20216) if you want to work in a coffee shop, deli, supermarket, or food retail outlet. This nationally recognised course teaches you the fundamentals of food safety, storage, and handling — as well as how to sell food and process financial transactions. Graduate job-ready, with the confidence to join the workforce in food retail. Enquire now for the latest training dates and your eligibility for subsidised training..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Fast Food Assistant generally earns $865 per week ($44,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been an increase in the number of people working in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 28,000 people working in this profession in Australia and many of them specialise as a Fast Food Assistant. Fast Food Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to work as a Fast Food Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality). You’ll develop the skills to sell products in a fast food environment and process payments. This course also covers topics including food safety, storage and handling.
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Here are some potential career pathways within food services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Food Services
Fast Food Assistant
$865 weekly pay
Waiter
Barrister
$1,630 weekly pay
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
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