Food and beverage attendant
Chris N Di's Pies & Cakes

If you are interested in consuming this Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact CGLLEN at swl@cgllen.org.au or 03 5352 3266. Chris N Di’s Pies and Cakes have been operating for over 29 years. Two stores are located in Stawell and both businesses have survived and thrived in part because they buy local whenever they can. They have bought the meat for their pies from a local butcher for over 27 years, buy vegetables from another local supplier and try to engage local tradespeople when they are upgrading their retail spaces.
While investment in the stores, great service and supporting local suppliers have contributed to the businesses’ sustainability, it is the quality and range of the cuisine emerging fresh from Chris’s ovens each day that have assured success.
Available in store is a variety of baked goods including pies, sausage rolls, slices, and cakes. An extensive salad bar is also available to meet any requests or needs. Catering services meet the needs of the community and offer a fresh range of morning and afternoon teas as well as hearty lunches. 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

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will assist trained staff in performing duties, students receiving high level supervision.
The student will be responsible for greeting customers 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.

Student Requirements

Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their school 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

Students are required to wear enclosed, nonslip shoes. Other dress requirement discussed with the student before commencement of the placement.

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.