Food Services

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Waiter

A Waiter serves diners in a restaurant, takes orders, delivers food, clears tables, and must excel in customer service and multitasking.

Avg yearly income $66,560
Skill level Beginner

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Café or Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Fast Food Assistant

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

Avg yearly income $54,080
Skill level Beginner

Food Safety Supervisor

A Food Safety Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety standards by overseeing food handling, conducting inspections, and training staff in hygiene practices.

Avg yearly income $66,976
Skill level Advanced

Barrister

A Barrister represents clients in higher courts, providing legal advice and pleading cases, requiring strong communication and analytical skills.

Avg yearly income $134,992
Skill level Advanced

Food and Beverage Manager

A Food and Beverage Manager oversees dining operations, ensuring high standards in food quality, service, and staff performance while managing inventory.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Kitchen Manager

A Kitchen Manager oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency, requiring leadership and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in food services

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager Kitchen Manager
Food Service Supervisor Pastry Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager Kitchen Manager Food Service Supervisor Pastry Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager + 5 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
78 - 104 weeks
$12,000 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Housekeeper Conference Manager Event Director
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Hotel Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Housekeeper Conference Manager Event Director Cafe or Restaurant Manager Venue Manager Event Planner Hotel Manager + 4 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant
Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Waiter Kitchen Attendant Sandwich Hand Barista Food Services Assistant Bartender Marine Steward + 8 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor
Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Food Safety Supervisor Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hospitality Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus
104 weeks
$15,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Front Office Supervisor Duty Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Rooms Division Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Front Office Supervisor Duty Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Rooms Division Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Club Manager Event Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Club Manager Event Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 2 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$800 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter
Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista + 5 more
AMP30316

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Packer Meat Processor Food Safety Supervisor
Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Butcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Packer Meat Processor Food Safety Supervisor Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Butcher + 3 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Barista
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bartender Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Barista + 4 more
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
Apprenticeship, Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$2,550 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Barista
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Waiter Barista
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$4,679 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef
Chef de Partie Chef Kitchen Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demi Chef Cook Commis Chef Chef de Partie Chef Kitchen Manager + 3 more
HLTSS00066

Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
25 hours
$120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Worker Waiter Catering Assistant
Fast Food Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Production Worker Food Process Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Service Worker Waiter Catering Assistant Fast Food Assistant Food Safety Supervisor Food Safety Officer Food Production Worker Food Process Worker + 5 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus, Online
12 - 22 months
$11,000 - $24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Catering Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Catering Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 4 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$11,380 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hospitality Manager Executive Chef
Kitchen Manager Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Commis Chef
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food and Beverage Manager Hospitality Manager Executive Chef Kitchen Manager Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef de Partie Sous Chef Commis Chef + 6 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 24 months
$6,600 - $18,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shift Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shift Manager Bar Manager Duty Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager + 6 more
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 day
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant
Administration Officer Office Assistant Receptionist Kitchen Attendant Waiter Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Administration Officer Office Assistant Receptionist Kitchen Attendant Waiter Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$10,810 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor
Brewer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Brewer + 1 more
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$40 - $220
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Barista Waiter
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Services Assistant Barista Waiter Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant + 3 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$99 - $440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef Food Safety Supervisor
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Chef Food Safety Supervisor Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager + 2 more
SITSS00080

Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$220 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Waiter Cafe Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Waiter Cafe Attendant
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More about food services courses

Embarking on a career in the food services industry can be both exciting and rewarding. In Australia, aspiring professionals can choose from a variety of vocational courses designed to equip them with essential skills. The wide range of offerings includes beginner courses such as the Certificate II in Hospitality and the Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety, perfect for those starting their journey with no prior qualifications. For current professionals looking to enhance their skills, advanced courses like the Diploma of Hospitality Management and the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management provide excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Our collection of 59 food services courses includes options for both beginner and experienced learners, catering to all skill levels. Those interested in working in dynamic environments such as restaurants or cafés can explore roles like Restaurant Supervisor or Cafe Attendant. These positions not only require a foundation in hospitality but also offer growth potential within the food service industry. Completing courses like the Certificate III in Hospitality will equip you with the skills necessary for success in various job roles.

Many training providers across Australia offer these food services courses, with campus-based options available for those who prefer face-to-face learning. Notable providers include SMC, which offers the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, and TAFE Queensland, providing the Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage). Additionally, Canterbury Technical Institute offers the Diploma of Hospitality Management, ensuring quality education and training tailored to the needs of the local community.

As the food services industry continues to expand, the demand for skilled professionals is at an all-time high. A qualification in hospitality can open doors to exciting careers, such as becoming a Hotel Manager or a Gaming Manager. With the right training, you can build a successful and fruitful career in the food services sector in Australia. Discover your potential today by exploring the diverse range of courses available at Courses.com.au, and take the first step towards a thriving career in hospitality.

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