Food Service Worker Courses
A Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages in various settings such as cafes, restaurants, hospitals, and catering services.
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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 Service Worker
Get qualified to work as a Food Service Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
HLTSS00061
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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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AMP30216
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12 months - 4 years
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a qualified meat worker with the AMP30216 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to cut and process different meats using a range of knives and food processing equipment. Your studies begin with an introduction to the Australian meat industry — learning HACCP, hygiene and sanitation, work health and safety, plus the communication skills you’ll need to become an effective member of a food processing team. You’ll then gain techn...
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12 months - 4 years
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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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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.
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