Group
Unit Group

4312 Cafe Workers

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ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2021
Released
23/11/2021

4312 Cafe Workers

Cafe Workers sell and serve food and beverages for consumption on premises in cafes and similar establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • preparing and serving food and beverages for consumption on the premises
  • taking customers' food and beverage orders
  • operating cash registers, accepting payments and preparing sales invoices
  • clearing away used dishes and cutlery from tables when customers are finished
  • cleaning and preparing tables for use
  • washing dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils
  • cleaning cafe equipment such as coffee grinders, espresso machines and ice makers
  • participating in stocktakes and assisting in putting away new stock
  • providing backup to other cafe employees

Occupation:

  • 431211 Cafe Worker

431211 Cafe Worker

Alternative Titles:

  • Cafe Assistant
  • Cafe Attendant

Sells and serves food and beverages for consumption on premises in a cafe or similar establishment.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

  • Canteen Attendant
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