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?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker
Waiter Food Service Worker Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter Food Service Worker Catering Assistant Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor + 5 more
AMP30216

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher
Food Service Worker Meat Packer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher Food Service Worker Meat Packer + 2 more
11028NAT

Course in Dietary Requirement Awareness and Safety
On Campus
3 days
$899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dietetic Assistant Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker
Food Service Worker Community Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Childcare Worker Early Childhood Educator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dietetic Assistant Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Food Service Worker Community Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Childcare Worker Early Childhood Educator + 5 more
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.
Food Services Assistant Food Service Worker Food Service Supervisor
Community Support Worker Cook Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Food Service Worker Food Service Supervisor Community Support Worker Cook Chef + 3 more
FBPRBK3006

Produce Savoury Bread Products
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator
Catering Assistant Food Technologist Cooks Assistant Food Service Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Bakery Production Operator Catering Assistant Food Technologist Cooks Assistant Food Service Worker + 4 more
FBPRBK2002

Use Food Preparation Equipment to Prepare Fillings
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Sandwich Hand Food Services Assistant
Catering Assistant Food Service Worker Food Production Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Sandwich Hand Food Services Assistant Catering Assistant Food Service Worker Food Production Worker + 3 more
FBPRBK3010

Produce Cake and Pudding Products
On Campus
5 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
Bakery Assistant Food Production Worker Food Service Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Baker Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Bakery Assistant Food Production Worker Food Service Worker + 3 more
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