Job ID 78670 Job Title Hospitality Associate (Caffeine, The Elements) Regular/Temporary Regular Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/09/17 Job Type Seasonal (Non-Eligible) Close Date 2026/09/23 Employee Group SEIU Hospitality Favorite Job Department Hospitality Operations Full/Part Time Part-Time Job Code 010274 Existing Vacancy Yes - Newly Created Position Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 24

Facility/Workstation (if applicable)

Caffeine the Elements

Campus Location

Burke Sciences Building

Classification

1-General

Position

Hospitality Associate

Full-Time or Part-Time

SEASONAL: Part Time, minimum 24 hours per week, up to 39.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage Rate

$23.26 per hour

Anticipated Normal Work Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 12:30pm – 5:30pm

Friday: 11:30am – 3:30pm

Note: This schedule is subject to change. The incumbent may be asked to work occasional Saturdays and Sundays, as required.

Summary

- Must be able to perform quick accurate customer transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Making coffee using an espresso machine.
- Cashier experience is necessary. May be required to perform a cashier test.
- Must be able to keep up with high volume customer demands while maintaining our high standards.
- Maintain accurate time, temperature, delivery and cleaning logs.
- Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service.
- Must be able to lift to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- May assume responsibility for opening and closing of facility.
- Must be able to prepare beverages, sandwiches, light lunches, and other menu items in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Maintain the levels of supplies, cleanliness and tidiness of display fridges, merchandisers, counters, walls, shelves, and glass.




- Must adhere to Hospitality Policies and procedures including the principles of FIFO.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Understand and deliver good customer service.
- Refer to Cashier for more details.

Education & Experience

- Minimum 3 years experience in fast paced cashier position.
- Previous experience in a similar operation an asset.
- Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

Please apply by email or in person to:

[email protected]

Mail Office - Hospitality Services

Commons Building, Room 116

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

(closed from noon to 1 pm)

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

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📌 Hospitality Associate (Caffeine, The Elements) (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada