Caterers organise and control the operations of establishments involved in
catering and dining, such as restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and canteens.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Caterer earn an average of $988 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $51376 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
good communication and organisational skills
able to remain calm in difficult situations
able to work as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Standing for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed
standing up for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Home Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of HOME ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a home economics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Caterer
Caterers may perform the following tasks:
discuss catering arrangements with clients
talk with the chef to plan the menu
supervise the purchase and storage of food
supervise provision of all crockery, cutlery, detergents and kitchenware
ensure there is adequate security for food and equipment
keep records of payments and expenses
plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of workers in dining rooms, kitchens, bars and other areas
manage staff hiring, training and rostering
ensure the dining rooms, kitchen, storage facilities and other work areas are kept clean and conform to health regulations
attend to complaints concerning food and service.
Specialisations
Hospital Food Service Manager
A hospital food service manager plans menus with a dietitian for patients and
staff to ensure meals are nutritious, varied, attractive and suit the specific
needs of individuals. They also direct and control the purchasing, preparation
and presentation of food for public and private wards and staff cafeterias
with the assistance of the head cook or chef and assistant catering officers.
