Canteen Attendant Jobs in Australia

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

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

In 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.

• 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