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

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

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

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
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista Trainee Chef Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Bartender Customer Service Manager Tour Guide Community Organiser Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Fast Food Assistant Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Gym Receptionist Food Service Assistant Laundry Worker Rooms Division Manager Senior Travel Consultant Tourism Manager
+ 28 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor
Hotel Manager Motel Manager Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Bar Manager Shift Manager Tour Guide Bartender Food Safety Supervisor Cellar Door Manager Conference Manager Sandwich Hand Cooks Assistant Tour Driver Bakery Manager Reservations Manager Fast Food Assistant Rooms Division Manager Event Planner Venue Manager Retail Team Leader
+ 22 more
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Analyst Food Safety Supervisor Board Member EEHA Inspector Commercial Lawyer Financial Regulator Legal Consultant
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Governance Officer Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Compliance Specialist Compliance Analyst Food Safety Supervisor Board Member EEHA Inspector Commercial Lawyer Financial Regulator Legal Consultant + 9 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
On Campus
18 months
$1 - $14,676
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Apprentice Chef Chief Cook
Chef de Partie Sous Chef
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Apprentice Chef Chief Cook Chef de Partie Sous Chef + 2 more
SITSS00069

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
Traineeship
2 weeks
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Supervisor Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Catering Assistant Waiter Kitchen Attendant + 3 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Cooks Assistant Executive Housekeeper
Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Conference Manager Club Manager Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Demi Chef Chef de Partie Venue Manager Event Planner Kitchen Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Bar Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Motel Manager Night Auditor Duty Manager Shift Manager
+ 25 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Consultant Clinical Data Manager Hospital Administrator
Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Construction Consultant Health Manager Immigration Consultant Equal Opportunity Officer Workplace Relations Officer Food Safety Supervisor Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist Compliance Officer Governance Officer Senior Administrator Financial Crime Analyst
+ 16 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Food and Beverage Manager Club Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Event Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Club Manager + 2 more
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter
Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Concierge Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Hotel Porter Waiter Cafe Attendant Gaming Attendant Bar Attendant Concierge Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager Shift Manager
Bar Manager Motel Manager Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Duty Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Motel Manager Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Duty Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor + 8 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.
Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Barista
Waiter Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Food Production Manager Bartender
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Barista Waiter Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Food Production Manager Bartender + 5 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Concierge Waiter Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Concierge Waiter Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant + 5 more
SIT30722

Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $7,658
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Bar Manager Waiter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Bar Manager Waiter
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,580
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Cook Kitchen Manager
Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Cook Kitchen Manager Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef + 3 more
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
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Fast Food Assistant Food Production Worker Waiter + 1 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $11,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 4 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended, On Campus
9 - 24 months
$0 - $6,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 4 more
BSBSS00095

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
Online, Traineeship
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant
Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Biosecurity Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waiter Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Bar Attendant Catering Assistant Receptionist Office Assistant Administration Officer Biosecurity Officer + 6 more
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.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant
Cafe Attendant Waiter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Food Service Assistant Catering Assistant Cafe Attendant Waiter + 2 more
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