Food and beverage attendant
Ararat North Store

If you are interested in this exciting Work Experience opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific details of the student work placement- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Do you have a keen interest in hospitality and want to learn more about small business operations in food services and catering? A great opportunity exists at Ararat North Store for a student to kick start a career in any of the hospitality professions. The successful applicant will gain skills as a Food Service Attendant at Ararat North Store, a popular food and beverage stop before travelling the Pyrenees Highway. Cindy is the proud manager of the busy store and she welcomes applications for students wishing to have a full experience in duties involved in customer service. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about working in a fast paced food service environment, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will work with staff to attain the following skills;
- Hygiene practices and food safety.
- General workplace safety.
- Use of food preparation equipment.
- Basic cooking skills.
- Kitchen cleaning requirements.
- Maintenance of perishable items and food storage.
- Effective teamwork and time management.
- Business skill development including stock control and sales.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas and be responsible for assisting in the following tasks;
- The student will be part of a hard working team in the store's front of house service area- serving take away food at the customer service counter.
- The student will be responsible for greeting guests as they arrive, taking orders at the service counter, food service as per service processes, replenishment of stock areas and prepare and serve espresso coffee.
- The student will also complete general cleaning duties of service counter, dining tables and all services areas before, during and after service.
- The student will complete kitchen duties including food handling and dishwashing as instructed.
- Students are required to be physically fit and be capable of working in a faced pace environment.
- The student will work under direct supervision of the Supervisor in charge.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- general module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

To be discussed with the employer at the preplacement interview. Students are required to wear neat casual clothing as appropriate for the hospitality industry. Closed toe shoes will be required. All Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in accordance with the workplace procedures.

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 employer must complete the Work Experience Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form.
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.