Food Service Assistant

A Food Service Assistant works as part of the team in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. You’ll work alongside chefs and cooks to prepare meals for diners or for catering events. Food Service Assistants might get ingredients ready or prepare simple meals. You might ensure supplies are available when needed and may have to perform cleaning duties in the kitchen.

Food Service Assistants should be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. It’s important that you can prioritise your tasks and complete your duties quickly. Food Service Assistants should be able to manage several tasks at once and cope with the demands of a busy kitchen environment. You might have to work irregular hours such as nights, weekends or holidays.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $56,368
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a food service assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $230
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30921

Certificate III in Catering

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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