Kitchen hand
Mildura Dockside Cafe

Do you have a keen interest in Hospitality: Kitchen Operations and want to learn more? Are you studying Certificate II in Kitchen Operations as part of your VETDSS subject?

A great opportunity exists for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject in Hospitality: Kitchen Operations to gain skills at the popular Mildura Dockside Café situated on the picturesque Murray River.

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

Skills You Might Learn

SKILLS ATTAINED:
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.
• Multi task.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• 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

The student will be part of a professional and hardworking team in the kitchen. The student will be responsible for basic food preparation for breakfast and lunch 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 Hospitality: Kitchen Operations, with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, have a consistent and good work ethic, willing to listen and follow instructions are encouraged to consider a SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VETDSS subject in Hospitality: Kitchen Operations.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Student must be interested in Kitchen Operations in 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.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Please Note: It is desirable for the applicant to have obtained a Food Handlers Accreditation.

Dress Requirements

DRESS REQUIREMENTS:
The student must be well presented as back of house staff can work in view of customers.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed black work shoes.
• Black pants.
• Black plain shirt.
• Long hair must be tied back, nails must be kept short and clean.
• Good personal hygiene.
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 bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: http://buslink.com.au/your-bus-service/mildura/

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations