Job ID

78905

Job Title

Hospitality Associate (Receiver) La Piazza

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/29

Job Type

Continuing (Non-Eligible)

Close Date

2026/10/06

Employee Group

SEIU Hospitality

Favorite Job

Department

Hospitality Operations

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

010274

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

40

Posting Details

Schedule

M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm

Education & Experience

Previous experience in high production volume is preferred.

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

- As a Hospitality Associate you will be representing McMaster University Hospitality Services.
- Must adhere to Hospitality Policies and procedures.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a consistent basis.
- Valid driver’s license with defensive driving certificate is an asset
- Check and receive incoming product deliveries to ensure invoiced products are received
- Assist supervisor in checking and maintaining inventory, maintaining organization of walk-in refrigeration, freezer units, and dry storage areas.
- Deliver product/prepared food from various prep areas to La Piazza stations.
- Wash all cooking utensils, small wares, pot, pans and customer trays.
- Clean and maintain dish and pot washing equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of all cooking equipment.
- Maintain proper garbage/compost/recycling levels and clean garbage, compost, and recycling containers.
- Responsible to maintain customer dish drop-off areas and transport soiled items to dish room
- Required to stock customer grab-and-go items including beverages
- Communicate with co-workers effectively to ensure stations are well stocked with food and supplies
- Greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work area, including scheduled equipment and unit cleaning.




- Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service requirement.
- Ability to work well as a team member and independently.
- Organize and coordinate work in a timely manner with little supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Multi-task with efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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

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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+.

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