Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Cook grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Clerical grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2; Handyperson — Level 3 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Cook grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Clerical grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2; Handyperson — Level 3 under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119) earns a published minimum of $27.97 an hour ($1,062.90 a week, about $55,420 a year) full-time before tax.
The Restaurant Industry Award covers restaurants, cafes with table service, and businesses whose main work is preparing and serving meals to be eaten on the premises. It applies to waiters and food and beverage attendants, kitchen hands, apprentice and qualified cooks and chefs, baristas, sommeliers, dishwashers, and the clerical and supervisory staff who support them. Classifications begin at an introductory level for people new to the industry and rise through food and beverage grades to trade-qualified cooks and food and beverage supervisors. Takeaway outlets, pubs and standalone catering operations are generally covered by their own separate awards.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 |
| Casual (loading included) | $34.96 | — | — |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Saturday | $34.96 | $41.96 |
| Sunday | $41.96 | $48.95 |
| Public holiday | $62.93 | $69.93 |
Restaurants trade across evenings, weekends and holidays, so higher penalty rates generally apply for Saturday, Sunday and public holiday work, and overtime applies for hours worked beyond the ordinary roster.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - First 2 hours | $41.96 |
| Monday to Friday - After 2 hours | $55.94 |
| Saturday - First 2 hours | $48.95 |
| Saturday - After 2 hours | $55.94 |
| Sunday - all time worked | $55.94 |
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Common questions
How much does a Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Cook grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Clerical grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2; Handyperson — Level 3 get paid?
The published minimum for a Food and beverage attendant grade 3; Cook grade 2; Kitchen attendant grade 3; Clerical grade 2; Storeperson grade 2; Timekeeper/security officer grade 2; Handyperson — Level 3 is $27.97 an hour. For a full-time restaurant worker on a standard week that comes to $1,062.90 a week, or about $55,420 a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026.
What is the casual rate for this work?
This work attracts a casual loading, which is added on top of the permanent hourly rate. That is why the published casual minimum here is $34.96 an hour. The loading is paid in place of entitlements such as annual and personal leave that permanent staff receive.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
Work on the weekend and on public holidays is generally paid at higher penalty rates. Here the published Saturday rate is $34.96 an hour and the Sunday rate is $41.96 an hour, while public holiday work has a published minimum of $62.93 an hour.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database for the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.