How do I become a kitchen attendant
Get qualified to work as a kitchen attendant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Browse occupations related to Kitchen Attendant.
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Kitchen Attendant generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 136,900 people employed as a Kitchen Attendant in Australia compared to 125,700 five years ago. Kitchen Attendants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Courses.com.au Team
If a career as a Kitchen Attendant interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate I in Hospitality. You’ll develop your skills with customer service, food safety and hygiene and communication. A Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or a Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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- 10729NAT Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
- 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education (Hospitality)
- 22641VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
- BSBSS00095 Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- SIT10216 Certificate I in Hospitality
- SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality
- SIT20213 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SIT30713 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT30921 Certificate III in Catering
- SIT31121 Certificate III in Asian Cookery
- SITSS00050 Food Handling Skill Set
- SITSS00051 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
- SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set
- SITSS00078 & BSBSS00095 Dual Customer Service Skill Set & Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- SITSS00080 & BSBSS00095 Dual Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set & Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practises for Food Safety
- SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Kitchen Attendant careers
A Kitchen Attendant assists with the preparation of food in a café, restaurant or catering venue. You might prepare ingredients and create simple meals. Kitchen Attendants ensure the kitchen area is clean and hygienic and make sure all tools and equipment are available. You might help other kitchen or serving staff when required.
Kitchen Attendants should be organised and able to prioritise their workload. It’s important that you are focused and can pay attention to detail. Kitchen Attendants must be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. Depending on your workplace, you might have to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
