Food Service Worker

Their duties often include assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas, serving customers, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. They may also handle cash registers, restock supplies, and support kitchen staff with basic tasks. Good communication skills, a friendly attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are important for this role.
Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $39,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a food service worker?

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HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AMP30216

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$1,560 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11028NAT

Course in Dietary Requirement Awareness and Safety

On Campus
3 days
$899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00061

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - For Community Services and Health Industries

Distance, Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBPRBK3006

Produce Savoury Bread Products

On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBPRBK2002

Use Food Preparation Equipment to Prepare Fillings

On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FBPRBK3010

Produce Cake and Pudding Products

On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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