Hospitality Associate (Hamilton)

Job ID 76423 Job Title Hospitality Associate Regular/Temporary Regular Location Central Campus Open Date 2026/06/01 Job Type Continuing (Non-Eligible) Close Date 2026/06/25 Employee Group SEIU Hospitality Favorite Job Department Hospitality Catering Full/Part Time Part-Time Salary Grade/Band Hospitality Associate Salary Range $23.26 - $23.26 (hourly) Job Code 010274 Existing Vacancy Yes - Newly Created Position Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 24 Job Description Facility/Workstation (if applicable) Catering Kitchen Campus Location Ron Joyce Center in Burlington will be the home base. Classification 1‑General Position Hospitality Associate Full‑time or Part‑Time PART TIME ANNUAL: minimum 24 hours per week, up to 39.5 hours per week Hourly Wage Rate $22.58 per hour Anticipated Normal Work Schedule While the majority of shifts will be Monday thru Friday from 7am – 1pm, the hours of work will vary each week dependent on business needs. Shifts will include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays and will be both downtown and on main campus. Note: This schedule is subject to change. Incumbent will be required to work weekends and evening hours. Job Description Summary - Must have kitchen experience preparing sandwiches, platters and basic food prep and have experience as a barista. - Must have experience washing dishes. - Must have experience working on a POS machine and with handling debit/credit transactions. - Must be able to lift/move 50lbs. - Must be able to efficiently complete paperwork for end of shift sales reports. - Must always meet or exceed McMaster University Hospitality’s service standards, policies and procedures. - Must be able to match production levels to sales. - Retrieve and put away order, rotate stock, maintain levels of supplies, cleanliness and tidiness of fridges, work areas, and storage room. - Other duties as assigned by supervisor. - Ability to work, with grace, under pressure. - Must work efficiently and accurately. - Must be able to work well as a team member and independently. - May be occasionally assigned to other work locations within Catering Services. Education & Experience - Minimum of 2 years of experience in the food service industry. - Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills. - Must have experience working both front and back of house in a café or restaurant. How To Apply To apply for this job, please submit your application online. Employment Equity Statement McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a solid commitment to employment equity. 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+. As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information. 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