Career

Kitchenhands

Hospitality & Tourism

Career stats

Weekly pay

$939

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

138,500

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

Kitchenhands assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Kitchenhand

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • cleaning kitchens food preparation areas and sculleries
  • cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
  • transferring weighing and checking supplies and equipment
  • assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking and preparing salads savouries and sandwiches
  • packing food and beverage trays for serving
  • cooking toasting and heating simple food items

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate I in Hospitality

 

Short Courses Available

  • Certificate II in Cookery
  • Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
More about VET

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

If you are outgoing, like dealing with people and enjoy working as part of a team, then you should explore the possibilities of a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. Employment in this industry has been rapidly increasing, with the hospitality industry offering the largest number of jobs and there are a huge variety of roles available! The Hospitality & Tourism industry encompasses many different sectors including catering and events, restaurants, cafés, clubs and hotels. This gives you the opportunity to work in a vast range of establishments, depending on your qualification. Many of the jobs in the hospitality industry include food, therefore a lot of positions involve working in kitchens. “Front of house” roles require you to work directly with customers in a fast-paced environment. This could be as a waiter, bar attendant or function coordinator. Supervisory and management positions are also available in all of these areas, You could possibly even end up running the show in your own business. If you like helping people and making them feel comfortable; you should explore career pathways in accommodation services (such as in reservations, reception, or housekeeping). People working in smaller hotels, motels and holiday parks are often responsible for a variety of tasks, from reception duties to room service, making for a very interesting and rewarding experience.With Australia being a popular travel destination, and fast become ‘foodie’ destination this industry is growing! It’s a great industry to explore if you love both food and/or and travel.

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