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431211 · ANZSCO 2021

Cafe Worker

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
5

Classification

Sub-major group
43Hospitality Workers

Description

Sells and serves food and beverages for consumption on premises in a cafe or similar establishment.

Alternative titles

  • Cafe Assistant
  • Cafe Attendant

Specialisations

  • Canteen Attendant

Unit group

4312 · Cafe Workers

Description

Cafe Workers sell and serve food and beverages for consumption on premises in cafes and similar establishments.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 5

Australia

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5) For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • preparing and serving food and beverages for consumption on the premises
  • taking customers' food and beverage orders
  • operating cash registers, accepting payments and preparing sales invoices
  • clearing away used dishes and cutlery from tables when customers are finished
  • cleaning and preparing tables for use
  • washing dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils
  • cleaning cafe equipment such as coffee grinders, espresso machines and ice makers
  • participating in stocktakes and assisting in putting away new stock
  • providing backup to other cafe employees

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