Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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