Cook
KFC Ararat

A School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) at KFC Stawell is being offered to a student interested in completing a qualification and upskilling for career progression. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student SBAT requirements- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. David and Marie Bird have been KFC Franchises for 30 Years and now a second generation Maddy Bird-Williams and Craig Williams are part of the business. The Bird Group also owns the Stawell, Hamilton, Horsham, Maryborough, Mt Gambier Marketplace, Mt Gambier City, Portland and Warrnambool stores. The team at KFC Bird Group stores pride themselves on providing top quality training and opportunity for your advancement. There are great incentives to continue as an employee through a KFC traineeship and from Year 10, students can continue onto Year 12 and work towards a Nationally Recognised Qualification. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning from some of the best in the industry, please talk to your careers teacher about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
- Communication.
- Teamwork.
- Punctuality.
- Presentation and eye for detail.
- Hygiene.
- Problem solving.
- Planning.
- Initiative.
- Follow instructions and complete training to progress through workplace roles.
- Work under supervision and independently.
- Industry specific Occupational Health and Safety knowledge.
The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their SBAT study commitments and are applicable to:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
- Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification. Your main responsibility is to ensure that you are delivering the highest level of customer service and keeping the restaurant clean and maintain stock. In a typical day you may be serving several customers, preparing food and cleaning whilst adhering to policies and procedures.

Student Requirements

Students are permitted to learn how to use catering machines and food preparation equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification.

Students must have a positive attitude towards Hospitality: Cook, with a keen eye for detail and be self-motivated, have a consistent and good work ethic, and willing to listen and follow instructions.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
- Student must be interested in Kitchen Operations/Cook as part of the Hospitality industry.
- Student must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
- Dress appropriately.
- Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
- Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
- Be punctual.
- Follow management instructions.
- Have good communication skills.
- Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Work within the team.
- Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
- Respect other people’s belongings.
- Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
- Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.

Dress Requirements

Please discuss uniform requirements with the employer at the preplacement interview. Students will be expected to keep a neat and well groomed appearance appropriate for the workplace, sturdy closed in toe and heal shoes are essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied by the employer for tasks involving cleaning and maintenance activities.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent. If transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIR20216 - Certificate II in Retail Services
• SIR30216 - Certificate III in Retail
• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality
• SIT30816 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery