Hospitality Associate (Bistro to Go) at McMaster University

Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Title Hospitality Associate (Bistro to Go) Job ID 72855

Location
Central Campus

Open Date 11/11/2025

Job Type Seasonal (Non-Eligible)

Close Date 11/17/2025

Employee Group SEIU Hospitality Favorite Job

Department Hospitality Operations

Hours per Week 24

Job Description

Facility/Workstation (if applicable)
Bistro To Go

Campus Location
Mary Keyes Residence

Classification
1-General

Position
Hospitality Associate

Full-Time or Part-Time
SEASONAL: Part-Time, 24 hours per week up to 39.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage Rate
$22.58 per hour

Anticipated Normal Work Schedule
Wednesday – Friday: 6:30pm–11:30pm
Saturday – Sunday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Incumbent may be required to work weekends and evening hours.

Job Description Summary

• Must be able to perform fast accurate customer transactions in a fast-paced environment. May be required to perform a cashier test.

• Must be able to keep up with high volume customer demands while maintaining our high standards.

• Must successfully complete Second Cup online and practical training.

• Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service requirement.

• May assume responsibility for opening and closing of facility.

• Maintain the levels of supplies, cleanliness and tidiness of display fridges, merchandisers, counters, walls, shelves, and glass.

• Must adhere to Second Cup standards and Hospitality Policies and procedures including the principles of FIFO.

• Be responsible for delivering and receiving change from other cashiers. Prepare accurate reports and maintain accurate records according to policy/procedure.

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

• Work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

• Understand and deliver good customer service.

• Refer to Cashier job description for more details.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in fast paced cashier position. (requires Cashier Proficiency Test)

• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.