Food and beverage attendant
Club Merbein

Do you have a keen interest in Hospitality: Front of House Operations or Kitchen Operations and want to learn more? Are you studying Hospitality or Cookery as part of your VET subject, the Merbein Club has a great Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity (SWL Opportunity) as a Food and Beveridge Assistant.

A great opportunity exists for a student currently studying a VET subject in Hospitality or Cookery to gain skills as a Food and Beverage Service Attendant and see how the kitchen functions.

What a great employer to have on your resume! Make the Merbein Club your next phone call.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, Careers, VET or VCE-VM Coordinator.

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.
• Money handling.
• 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 friendly and efficient team in the front of house service area and at times in the kitchen. The student will be responsible for greeting guests as they arrive, food and beverage service to tables, setting of tables, maintain a tidy outdoor dining area, participate in opening and closing procedures and the replenishment of stock. The student will also complete general cleaning duties of service counter, dining tables and all cafe areas before, during and after service. Polishing glassware and cutlery as required. The student will complete kitchen duties including food handling, food preparation, cleaning and dishwashing as instructed. Student must be capable of working on their feet. The student will work under direct supervision of the Supervisor in charge.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Hospitality: Front of House Operations as a Food and Beverage Service Attendant and Cookery that is happy to undertake tasks within the kitchen. The student should have good communication skills and be 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 VET subject in Hospitality or Cookery.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Student must be interested in Front of House Operations and 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.

Student Responsibility to;
Please Note: It is a requirement for the applicant to have obtained a Food Handlers Accreditation.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented as front of house staff work in full view of customers.
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed black work shoes.
• Black pants or shorts (knee length, no leg ins).
• Black plain t-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.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies