Fast Food Assistant Courses
A Fast Food Assistant takes orders, prepares food, processes payments, and maintains cleanliness, requiring teamwork and strong customer service skills.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Fast Food Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Fast Food Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
FSK10119
The FSK10119 Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways (Customer Service Skill Set) is a nationally recognised short course aimed at overcoming barriers to customer service skills. This course assists students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to deliver effective customer service, preparing them for entry-level roles. It is designed for individuals who require foundational skills support to access vocational learning pathways, ensuring personalised guidance throughout the learning proces...
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10853NAT
The 10853NAT Certificate I in English Proficiency aims to equip students with a basic level of English proficiency necessary for accessing study opportunities, workplace participation, and community engagement, thereby enhancing their ability to integrate effectively into English-speaking environments and pursue further educational and professional goals.
Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.
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SIR30216
Gain advanced selling skills with the Certificate III in Retail (Food Speciality) (SIR30216). This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work in supermarkets, delis, fruit and vegetable stores, coffee shops, and other food retailers. Over 12 months of face-to-face study you will learn how to build customer relationships and sell to retail customers — as well as the essential aspects of food safety, storage, and handling.
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HLTSS00066
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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.
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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How much does a Fast Food Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Fast Food Assistant generally earns $1,040 per week ($54,080 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.
What are the job opportunities for a Fast Food Assistant?
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
How do I become a Fast Food Assistant?
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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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.
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