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 environment.
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 setting.
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
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