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catering assistant
Many different types of hospitality businesses employ catering assistants, offering varied and interesting employment opportunities. It’s a great way to get a start in the industry.
What would I do?
Working as a catering assistant involves everything from organising and preparing food and beverages, setting up rooms in preparation for various types of functions and events, to serving food and beverages to clients and guests. The role may involve washing dishes and polishing glasses and cutlery, and also handling cash.
What training do I need?
Formal qualifications aren’t compulsory to work as a catering assistant, but there are nationally recognised qualifications available to help prepare you for work in this industry, and to move forward in your career. With many catering businesses requiring staff to hold a certificate in safe food handling, the Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations) is the entry-level qualification you could consider doing.
What personal attributes do I need?
As with many hospitality industry jobs, the personal attributes you need to work as a catering assistant focus on customer service skills.
These include:
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A commitment to provide a high standard of customer
service
• The highest level of personal cleanliness and hygiene
• The ability to follow instructions and procedures
• A willingness to learn
• Good personal presentation.
How much can I earn?
How much catering assistants earn varies, as most are employed on a casual basis.
How many hours can I expect to work in a week?
As many catering assistants are employed on a casual basis, the number of hours worked in a week depends on the business requirements and your availability to work. It is important that you are flexible in your availability and willing to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
What are my employment prospects?
Employment prospects are good for enthusiastic, committed individuals who have excellent customer service skills and pay attention to detail.
How do I find a job as a Catering Assistant?
If you have access to the internet go to www.discoverjobs.com.au, this a website dedicated to helping you find employment in the hospitality industry. Or send an email and your resume to the businesses you would like to work at. Follow up your approaches.