Catering Assistant

A Catering Assistant helps with preparing and serving food and drink at various kinds of events. You might work with clients before an event to determine menu items and assist with ordering supplies. Catering Assistants help to prepare ingredients and may prepare simple food items. You might plate meals professionally and serve food to guests.

Catering Assistants should be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. It’s important that you can work quickly and adhere to food safety procedures. Catering Assistants need to have good organisational skills and must be able to prioritise their tasks. Good customer service skills are essential and you may have to work irregular hours.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a catering assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22473VIC

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11139NAT

Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways

On Campus
12 months
$4,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)

On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MAR30320

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)

Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$0 - $120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10727NAT

Certificate I in Spoken and Written English

On Campus
4 - 18 months
$0 - $5,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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