Date Posted: 08/31/2026

Req ID: 50032

Faculty/Division: VP-Facilities & Real Estate

Department: Food Services

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Banquet Porter is responsible for providing optimal service to exceed client expectations. As a member of the Banquet Porter team is responsible for the execution of all banquet setups, refreshes and cleaning as per Banquet Event Order. Also is responsible for the service of all coffee breaks and cold food functions where there are 50 guests or less.

The Banquet

Porter performs duties as assigned by the Banquet Supervisors and Director of Food and Beverage as per the established standard operating procedures.

Typical Duties:

- Knows and observes objectives, policies, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Banquet Supervisors and Management.
- Provides the highest standards of service, taking orders and preforming the tasks assigned.
- Ensures that mise-en-place for all menus are accurate and set in a timely fashion when food service is required.
- Accurately and with attention to details follows floor plans and Banquet Event Order set-ups.




- Ensures that food for catering event orders is prepared to specified quality standards and appropriate quantities.
- Maintains back storage rooms and ensures a clean, safe setting.
- Reports any broken or unsafe equipment to Banquet Supervisors.
- Abides by all employee handbook standards.
- Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guest at all times.
- Performs all other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Food Safety Training Certificate

Experience:

- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high volume service environment.

Other:

- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, adhering to University of Toronto objectives, policies, standards and procedures.

Please note:

- This is for four (4) vacancies

Closing Date: 09/11/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea:C3261Cas 89ChNt

Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations

Schedule: Part-Time, Casual, Flexible schedule required, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekend hours

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $21.29 per hour

Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

📌 Banquet Porter - Casual (x 4 Vacancies) (Toronto)
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