Food Services Assistant Courses
A Food Services Assistant supports chefs in meal preparation, manages ingredients, handles multiple tasks, and ensures kitchen cleanliness while working flexible hours.
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 Food Services Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Food Services Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT30622
Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choic...
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Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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SITXFSA005
Duration
Half day - 3 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The nationally recognised short-course SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is often referred to as ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ and is the industry standard for restaurant, cafe, and bistro workers in Australia. The course covers: identifying food hazards and preventing food contamination, following critical work procedures, cleaning and sanitising food handling areas correctly, maintaining personal hygiene and infection controls. Enquire now for entry requirements, food handling competencies...
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Duration
Half day - 3 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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HLTSS00061
Study mode
Blended, Distance, Online
The HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set – For Community Services and Health Industries provides a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. It enables employment in hospital, aged care, and childcare sectors, aligning with National Food Standard 3.2.2A. This skill set equips individuals to prevent, identify, and manage food handling hazards in health or community services settings. It includes supervisory responsibilities to ensure food safety compliance within organisational food safety pro...
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Blended, Distance, Online
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SIT10222
Duration
1 week - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Get a job as a kitchen-hand or housekeeping attendant with the SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality. This hands-on training course is recognised by employers right across Australia and delivers the essential skills you need to work safely and efficiently in the Australian hospitality industry. Competencies include: working in a team, providing information and assistance to customers, staying safe at work, using hygiene and infection controls. Choose electives that support a job role in either cleaning or...
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Duration
1 week - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Food Service Assistant earn?
In Australia, a full time Food Service Assistant generally earns $1,084 per week ($56,368 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 Food Service Assistant?
This profession has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 136,900 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Food Service Assistant. Food Service Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Food Service Assistant?
A Certificate III in Catering Operations is an excellent qualification if you’re planning a career as a Food Service Assistant. This course will give you the skills to prepare and present dishes and covers topics including basic cooking methods and food safety and hygiene. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of interest such as patisserie, wine and beverages, meat, seafood, soups and sauces, vegetables or poultry.
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A Food Services Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals for diners or for catering events. Food Service Assistants might get ingredients ready or prepare simple meals. You might ensure supplies are available when needed and may have to perform cleaning duties in the kitchen.
Food Services Assistants should be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. It’s important that you can prioritise your tasks and complete your duties quickly. Food Service Assistants should be able to manage several tasks at once and cope with the demands of a busy kitchen environment. You might have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends or holidays.
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