Catering Assistant Courses in Gold Coast
There are 10 courses available within the Gold Coast area for people who want to become a catering assistant.
SIT30622
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant
Hotel Porter
Gaming Attendant
Waiter
Kitchen Attendant
Hotel Receptionist
Concierge
Barista
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 choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification..
Average duration: 24 months.
SIT30821
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Catering Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Chef
Demi Chef
Cook
Commis Chef
Bakery Assistant
Executive Chef
Pizza Chef
Breakfast Chef
Become a trade cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meats and poultry, seafoods, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups, and sauces. Even better you’ll learn how to work efficiently in the back-of-house and can specialise in either contemporary cooking and catering or Asian cookery. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as training providers near you who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
SIT20322
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Barista
Concierge
Hotel Receptionist
Kitchen Attendant
Waiter
Gaming Attendant
Hotel Porter
Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant
Get a job in the hospitality industry with the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality. This nationally recognised certificate can help you find work at clubs, pubs, hotels, resorts, theme parks, cafes, restaurants, and bistros. The course covers: communicating with customers, interacting with guests and workmates from different cultural backgrounds, staying safe at work, hygiene controls in hospitality, cleaning, using equipment, and more. When enrolling, ask your course provider to help you select study units that lead to specific job roles, such as cafe attendant, bar steward, catering assistant, hotel porter. Enquire now for entry requirements, hospitality career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT30921
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Cook
Catering Assistant
Get a job as a commercial cook with the SIT30921 Certificate III in Catering. This nationally recognised qualification is perfect if you want to cook in catering outlets and bistros at public hospitals and aged care facilities — or even start your own mobile catering business. Competencies include: using food prep equipment, cooking and preparing simple dishes, cleaning kitchen premises and equipment, receiving and storing perishable stock, maintaining food safety, planning and costing out recipes. Enquire now for entry requirements, commercial catering career outcomes, and training providers near you that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT20421
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Catering Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Assistant Pastry Chef
Sandwich Hand
Apprentice Chef
Cooks Assistant
If you’re considering a career as a professional chef or want to work as a cook or kitchen hand right now, you can’t go wrong with the SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the the commercial kitchen workplace and teaches you how to prepare dishes to commercial standard. The course covers: using food prep equipment, hygiene for food handlers, perishable stock control, communicating with kitchen staff, kitchen safety. Choose electives that support your career growth: cooking and catering, Asian cookery, patisserie, customer service. Enquire now for the full list of study units, food industry career outcomes, and upcoming course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
SITSS00069
Online, On Campus, Distance, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Food Safety Supervisor
Kitchen Attendant
Waiter
Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant
Do you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 4 weeks.
SITXFSA005
Online, On Campus, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant
Waiter
Kitchen Attendant
Cooks Assistant
Apprentice Chef
Sandwich Hand
Food Service Assistant
The nationally recognised short-course SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is often referred to as ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ and is the industry standard for restaurant, cafe, and bistro workers in Australia. The course covers: identifying food hazards and preventing food contamination, following critical work procedures, cleaning and sanitising food handling areas correctly, maintaining personal hygiene and infection controls. Enquire now for entry requirements, food handling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates in your area..
BSBSS00095
Online, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Administration Officer
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Kitchen Attendant
Waiter
Catering Assistant
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
The BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set is a nationally recognised short course for business, sales, and admin workers who need the skills to minimise the risk of infection in the workplace. The course will teach you how to identify infection related hazards in your work area, then take steps to minimise and control the risk. Competencies include: cleaning and sanitising work areas, personal hygiene, using masks and PPE, hand-washing and social distancing, COVID-19 controls. You’ll also learn to respond to non-compliance incidents and submit the correct reports. Enquire now for the full list of WHS competencies and the next available training dates..
SIT10222
On Campus, Traineeship
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant
Catering Assistant
Waiter
Hotel Porter
Kitchen Attendant
Concierge
Hotel Receptionist
Get a job as a kitchen-hand or housekeeping attendant with the SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality. This hands-on training course is recognised by employers right across Australia and delivers the essential skills you need to work safely and efficiently in the Australian hospitality industry. Competencies include: working in a team, providing information and assistance to customers, staying safe at work, using hygiene and infection controls. Choose electives that support a job role in either cleaning or commercial cooking. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and training providers in your area that offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
SIT30622
On Campus
More info
Possible job outcomes:
Barista
Kitchen Attendant
Gaming Attendant
Waiter
Catering Assistant
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
The SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) is for anyone wanting to get started as a bar steward, waiter, or barista. Over 18 months you will learn all about the hospitality industry in Australia as well as the fundamentals of customer service, workplace safety, and communication. Choose electives that support a real job role — drink service, barista training, cashier skills, and food safety.
Enquire now for the list of study units and the ways you can complete your training while still at school..
Average duration: 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a catering assistant?
To become a catering assistant in Gold Coast, you may want to consider completing the Certificate II in Hospitality. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
Are there training providers in Gold Coast?
You can train to become a catering assistant by completing a qualification with Foundation Education (established in 2012) or TAFE Queensland (established in 1998). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There is one campus within the Gold Coast area that provides catering assistant training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Gold Coast. You can also study a catering assistant course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.