Food and beverage attendant
Gardens Lake Cafe

If you are interested in consuming this exciting opportunity, please contact CGLLEN at swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. An opportunity is available for a student to experience work in hospitality/retail for one of the most scenic cafe's in Victoria. Gardens Lake Cafe is a small cafe located in the Botanical Gardens of Ararat.
The cafe is situated next to the local pool and is known for its great coffee and homemade cakes. It has an extensive menu for a small cafe, offering light meals, big breakfasts, and an array of food and drinks. Its location in the Botanical Gardens provides a peaceful and scenic atmosphere for customers to enjoy their drinks or meals. Students that successfully complete a placement at Gardens Lake Cafe may be given the opportunity for ongoing employment and Maria and the team are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic and motivated to start work in the hospitality industry. 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 work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will 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.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, managers, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical tasks and duties will depend on the season in which the student commences placement. Front of house may include, greeting and serving customers, setting up tables for service, clearing tables, taking orders and much more. Back of house may include, food preparation, serving up meals, garnish preparation, cleaning dishes and other kitchen duties. Students will be responsible for the following tasks;
- Assisting trained staff with related food service in the indoor and outdoor dining areas and in the kitchen/preparation areas as instructed.
- Engaging with customers as advised by trained staff.
- Completing all cleaning, preparation and opening and closing tasks as assigned by trained staff.
- Students may undertake tasks and typical duties only if they are completing a relevant VET qualification and the structured workplace learning will allow them to obtain or further develop the skills and knowledge outlined in a relevant unit of competency within the qualification.

Student Requirements

Students are permitted to learn how to use plant or equipment only if they are explicitly required in the performance criteria or assessment requirements of a unit of competency the student is undertaking as part of a VET qualification. The following requirements must be met:
- Students must have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) module in the relevant VET course.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Punctuality is important and any planned or unplanned absences must be reported to both the workplace supervisor and the careers teacher.
- Students should only undertake this SWL placement if they are motivated and willing to actively participate in tasks and duties that will enhance their employability skills.
- Students are to complete any applicable relevant course work and/or Workplace Learning Record entries as outlined in the SWL Arrangement.
- Students must display a reliable nature and be willing to develop the capabilities of a Food and Beverage Attendant.
- Students must be respectful of their peers and workmates.
- Students must be presented well, hair tied back, no nail polish and mobile phones are only to be used on meal breaks or out of work hours.

Dress Requirements

Dress requirements will be discussed with the successful student prior to commencement. Appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety policy and procedure.

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 Structured Workplace Learning 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

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20120 - Certificate II in Workplace Skills
• SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
• SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality
• SIT30916 - Certificate III in Catering Operations