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