Career

Food and Drink Factory Workers

Hospitality & Tourism

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,310

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

33,900

Growth

Very strong growth

Overview

Food and Drink Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing food and beverages.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Baking Factory Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Brewery Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Confectionery Maker
mdi-briefcase-variant Dairy Products Maker
mdi-briefcase-variant Food and Drink Factory Workers
mdi-briefcase-variant Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Grain Mill Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Sugar Mill Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Winery Cellar Hand

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • weighing measuring mixing dissolving and boiling ingredients
  • adding materials such as spices and preservatives to food and beverages
  • operating heating chilling freezing pasteurising carbonating sulphuring and desulphuring plant
  • monitoring product quality before packaging by inspecting taking samples and adjusting treatment conditions when necessary
  • operating machines to peel core slice dice pit and juice fruit and vegetables
  • cleaning equipment pumps hoses storage tanks vessels and floors and maintaining infestation control programs
  • regulating speed of conveyors and crusher rollers and adjusting tension of rollers to ensure total extraction of juice from sugar cane
  • moving products from production lines into storage and shipping areas
  • packaging and bottling products.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate III in Food Processing
  • Certificate III in Baking

 

Short Courses Available

  • Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
  • Certificate III in High Volume Baking
More about VET

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

If you are outgoing, like dealing with people and enjoy working as part of a team, then you should explore the possibilities of a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. Employment in this industry has been rapidly increasing, with the hospitality industry offering the largest number of jobs and there are a huge variety of roles available! The Hospitality & Tourism industry encompasses many different sectors including catering and events, restaurants, cafés, clubs and hotels. This gives you the opportunity to work in a vast range of establishments, depending on your qualification. Many of the jobs in the hospitality industry include food, therefore a lot of positions involve working in kitchens. “Front of house” roles require you to work directly with customers in a fast-paced environment. This could be as a waiter, bar attendant or function coordinator. Supervisory and management positions are also available in all of these areas, You could possibly even end up running the show in your own business. If you like helping people and making them feel comfortable; you should explore career pathways in accommodation services (such as in reservations, reception, or housekeeping). People working in smaller hotels, motels and holiday parks are often responsible for a variety of tasks, from reception duties to room service, making for a very interesting and rewarding experience.With Australia being a popular travel destination, and fast become ‘foodie’ destination this industry is growing! It’s a great industry to explore if you love both food and/or and travel.

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