Job ID
79189
Job Title
Hospitality Associate (La Piazza) PT Seasonal
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/10/19
Job Type
Seasonal (Non-Eligible)
Close Date
2026/10/28
Employee Group
SEIU Hospitality
Favorite Job
Department
Hospitality Operations
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Job Code
010274
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Target Number of Openings
5
Hours per Week
24
Note: Please indicate in your application which schedule position you are applying for.
Facility/Workstation (if applicable) : La Piazza
Campus Location: MUSC
Classification: 1-General
Position: Hospitality Associate (Cashier)
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: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Incumbent may be required to work weekends and evening hours.
Summary
- As a Hospitality Associate you will be representing McMaster University Hospitality Services Must have cash experience
- Required to operate a POS terminal, make change for customers, balance cash till, provide customer service, and follow all McMaster’s cash handling procedures
- Must be able to work in very busy environment keeping up with customer demands with a focus on front line customer service.
- Required to work at all stations and performs all duties to help ensure prompt courteous customer service
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of shelves, work areas, floors, walls, counters and all equipment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Must work efficiently and accurately.
- Understands and delivers good customer service.
- Must be able to work well as a team member and independently.
- Refer to cashier
- May be required to take cashier’s test.
Education & Experience
- Previous experience in high production volume is required
- Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills Minimum 2 years experience in fast paced cashier position.
Facility/Workstation (if applicable) La Piazza
Campus Location MUSC
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: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Incumbent may be required to work weekends and evening hours. This schedule may require you to take up to a 1-hour unpaid meal break depending on the schedule
Summary
- As a Hospitality Associate you will be representing McMaster University Hospitality Services.
- Knife test may be required to demonstrate proficiency in knife handling.
- Responsible for daily set up and production of La Piazza production including salads, vegetable, fruit, sandwiches, and other products as needed.
- Must be able to maintain pre-determined production levels.
- Communicate with customers and co-workers effectively, greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work area, including scheduled equipment and unit cleaning.
- Ensure all product is stored, retrieved and stock is properly rotated (FIFO).
- Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service requirement.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a consistent basis.
- 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.
- Refer to the Hospitality Associate for more details.
Education & Experience
•Previous experience in high production volume is required
Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills Minimum.
Facility/Workstation (if applicable) La Piazza
Campus Location MUSC
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: 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Incumbent may be required to work weekends and evening hours. This schedule may require you to take up to a 1-hour unpaid meal break depending on the schedule
Summary
- As a Hospitality Associate you will be representing McMaster University Hospitality Services.
- Knife test may be required to demonstrate proficiency in knife handling.
- Responsible for daily set up and production of La Piazza production including salads, vegetable, fruit, sandwiches, and other products as needed.
- Must be able to maintain pre-determined production levels.
- Communicate with customers and co-workers effectively, greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work area, including scheduled equipment and unit cleaning.
- Ensure all product is stored, retrieved and stock is properly rotated (FIFO).
- Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service requirement.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a consistent basis.
- 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 setting.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Refer to the Hospitality Associate for more details.
Education & Experience
- Previous experience in high production volume is required.
Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills Minimum.
How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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