Sandwich Hand Courses
A Sandwich Hand prepares ingredients and simple meals like sandwiches and burgers while ensuring cleanliness and good customer service.
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 Sandwich Hand
Get qualified to work as a Sandwich Hand with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT30622
Duration
9 weeks - 4 years
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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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FBPFSY2002
The FBPFSY2002 Apply Food Safety Procedures provides a nationally recognised certificate for work in the food processing industry. This unit imparts skills and knowledge to maintain food safety, workplace cleanliness, personal hygiene, and to operate production and packaging equipment. It is designed for those who participate in and comply with safety programmes in the food processing sector, excluding the pharmaceutical industry.
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22638VIC
Duration
3 months - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Online
The 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) is an introductory English course to help you adapt to Australian life and culture. During 6 months of study you’ll learn how to read and write simple documents, locate health and medical information, and access basic legal advice. By the end of the course you’ll be more confident at the supermarket, doctor’s surgery, school, or government office.
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Duration
3 months - 12 months
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On Campus, Online
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FBPRBK2002
The FBPRBK2002 Use Food Preparation Equipment to Prepare Fillings describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare fillings for bread, cake, or pastry products in a commercial baking environment. It applies to individuals performing routine tasks under supervision, including identifying and solving a limited range of predictable problems.
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How much does a Sandwich Hand earn?
In Australia, a full time Sandwich Hand generally earns $1,063 per week ($55,276 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 Sandwich Hand?
There has been a strong increase in worker numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 136,900 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Sandwich Hand. Sandwich Hands may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Sandwich Hand?
If you’re planning a career as a Sandwich Hand, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations. This course will give you the skills to work in a commercial kitchen with topics such as basic food preparation, working with perishables, cleaning food premises and equipment and working as part of a catering team.
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A Sandwich Hand works in the kitchen area of a café, restaurant or other food establishment that offers basic meals. You’ll prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing or cooking them ready for assembly. Sandwich Hands might prepare sandwiches, wraps, burgers or other simple meals. You might have to handle other tasks such as cleaning, checking stock levels or serving customers.
Sandwich Hands should have good customer service skills and must be able to follow instructions. You’ll need to be good at teamwork and have strong communication skills. Sandwich Hands need to be able to work quickly and focus on their task. It’s important that you are organised and can prioritise your workload.
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