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Fast Food Assistant Courses in Queanbeyan

A Fast Food Assistant takes orders, prepares food, processes payments, and maintains cleanliness, requiring teamwork and strong customer service skills.

How do I become a Fast Food Assistant in Queanbeyan?

Get qualified to work as a Fast Food Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Fast Food Assistant generally earns $1,040 per week ($54,080 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.

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There has been an increase in the number of people working in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 28,000 people working in this profession in Australia and many of them specialise as a Fast Food Assistant. Fast Food Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’d like to work as a Fast Food Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Retail Services (Food Speciality). You’ll develop the skills to sell products in a fast food environment and process payments. This course also covers topics including food safety, storage and handling.

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Fast Food Assistant careers

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the fast food industry? Enrolling in one of the available Fast Food Assistant courses in Queanbeyan could be the perfect opportunity for you. With two beginner courses listed, such as the Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways (Customer Service Skill Set) FSK10119 and the Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling) HLTSS00066, learners with no prior experience or qualifications can gain the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field.

Queanbeyan, located just a short drive from Canberra, offers a variety of vibrant food service opportunities. By completing Fast Food Assistant courses in Queanbeyan, you'll be on your way to obtaining the essential knowledge required for roles in the thriving tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors. To explore more about this exciting field of study, take a look at our comprehensive Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses and specialised Food Services courses.

Upon completing a course, you may be interested in pursuing various job roles available in the fast food sector. Opportunities abound as a Waiter, Cafe or Restaurant Manager, or even a Food Safety Supervisor. Each pathway leads to enriching experiences and the chance to expand your career in the bustling food service environment of Queanbeyan.

In addition to these rewarding positions, advancing your career can also lead to roles such as Food and Beverage Manager, Kitchen Manager, or even a skilled Barrister in the hospitality industry. Take the first step towards an exciting career today by exploring Fast Food Assistant courses in Queanbeyan, and turn your passion for food into a fulfilling profession.