Date Posted: 09/02/2026
Req ID: 50059
Faculty/Division: University College
Department: UC Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto, a welcoming community built on traditions of openness, inclusivity, and diversity. Our student programs, such as the Commuter Student Centre, address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help our students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors from a range of disciplines who are leading researchers in their own fields, committed to undergraduate education. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.
Under general supervision, the successful candidates will assemble, prepare and serve food and beverage products, as well as maintain cleanliness of the cafeteria area. May operates a cash register, receive and issue cash.
Typical Duties:
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.
Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.
- assembles work station with appropriate products and equipment;
- assembles, prepares, and serves food and beverage products;
- cooks stir fry and grill display cooking, may cook some other items;
- prepares sandwiches, salads and bakes premixed food products;
- advises and provides information to customers such as ingredients, pricing, portion size;
- collects dishes and tableware used by customers and places them in appropriate areas for washing;
- cleans table tops, counters and furniture in cafeteria and surrounding area;
- maintains adequate supplies of dishes, utensils and food and paper products in various receptacles for use by customers;
- removes soiled tableware and garbage to specific locations, sorts recyclable materials;
- scrubs pots and pans; and washes dishes
- cleans floors; staff locker rooms and washrooms;
- receives and stores food and supplies; checks receiving slips for accuracy;
- sets up and prepares cash register, receives cash float and sets up cash appropriately; keys menu prices into cash register if required.
- prepares reports at the end of each shift;
- writes special menus and their prices on menu board;
- prepares condiment and dessert counters;
- balances cash at the end of the shift, delivers cash to accountant or locks in safe;
- may keep records of stores on hand; and
- other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements for Selection:
Education:
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Experience:
One year of related working experience.
Other:
Physical ability to perform required duties, ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), considerable public relations skills (courtesy and tact) and may be required to complete a University of Toronto server training program. Knowledge of food safety. Ability to work well in a team setting. Ability to handle figures rapidly.
Note:
There is one (1) full-time sessional position available.
Shift Hours: Saturday to Wednesday (11:30 – 20:00)
Closing Date: 09/14/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea: Sessional CUPE F/T L3261
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $25.96/hr
Job Category: Hospitality
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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