Food and beverage attendant

Please contact placements@gllen.org.au via your teacher to arrange this placement

If you’re looking at a career in the hospitality industry this placement is a great place to start!
A bustling café in the heart of Castlemaine, this sought after spot offers fair trade coffee and a full breakfast/lunch menu all day. Placements provide the opportunity to learn valuable employability skills such as communication and time management as well as learning industry skills specific to Hospitality. As a popular coffee and dining destination with both locals and visitors you will have the opportunity to learn firsthand what it takes to work in a busy cafe/restaurant.
The close knit team proudly hosts and supports students from Bendigo and Castlemaine.

Skills You Might Learn

Students without any prior experience will learn valuable industry and employability skills. Students who are already studying VET Hospitality or Kitchen Operations will be able to build on their skills and knowledge. Skills will be further developed in:
 Communication & customer service
 Teamwork
 OHS and Industry Hygiene standards
 Time management
 Multitasking

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical duties students may be involved in include:
 Food & drink service
 Customer service
 Register operation
 Food preparation
 Cleaning and other duties
Please note this role may include both front and back of house, dependant on student capability.

Student Requirements

Students must be willing to learn and interested in hospitality. You will need to be well presented, and work well in a team environment.

Dress Requirements

Students must be well presented, wear comfortable, enclosed shoes and have hair tied back if longer than shoulder length.

Special Transport Requirements

Accessible by public transport.