Kitchen hand
Robinvale Golf Club

Do you have a keen interest in the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry and in particular Hospitality Kitchen Operations as a Cook at a modern bistro?

If so, Robinvale Golf Club will give you a great opportunity to gain experience as a, Kitchen Operations Cook working with the skilled Hospitality Kitchen Operations team at the bistro.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Hospitality Kitchen Operations Studies to gain skills with a well reputed bistro in the Robinvale area.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make
Robinvale Golf Club your next phone call to find out more.

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.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Money handling.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• 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

As a Kitchen Operations Cook will be part of a hard working team in the kitchen. The student will be responsible for basic food preparation for lunch and dinner menus including chopping, peeling, measuring and weighing of ingredients for example to make salads, crumbing meats and preparing vegetables. The student will also complete kitchen cleaning and dish washing duties. Be physically fit and be capable of working on their feet. The student will work under direct supervision of the Chef in charge.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Work effectively with others.
• Use food preparation equipment.
• Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery.
• Use cookery skills effectively.
• Clean kitchen premises and equipment.
• Use hygienic practices for food safety.
• Maintain the quality of perishable supplies.
• Participate in safe work practices.
• Prepare and present simple dishes.
• Prepare and present sandwiches.
• Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes.
• Participate in safe food handling practices.
• Show social and cultural sensitivity.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry and in particular Hospitality Kitchen Operations as a Cook with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VETDSS subject in Hospitality Kitchen Operations Studies.

Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• 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.
• 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.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.
• The student must have obtained a Food Handlers Accreditation.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and groomed as Kitchen Operations staff may work in full view of customers.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed work shoes.
• Dark polo top and long pants.
• Long hair must be tied back, nails must be kept short and clean.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check public transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations