Attendant- (Reuter Market)

Conestoga Students Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A student association company is seeking an Attendant for The Reuter Market at Conestoga College. The role offers $20.65 per hour for 10-15 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. Attendants will prepare and serve food, operate the cash register, and ensure cleanliness. Ideal candidates are full-time students with strong customer service skills. This position offers valuable experience in a hospitality environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid sick days

Paid time off for cultural events

Discounts at food outlets

Employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• Must be available to work up to 20 hours per week, including evenings.
• Deep understanding of food preparation best practices.
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sell, and serve food and beverages at The Reuter Market.
• Operate cash register and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Communication

Cultural competence

Education

Full-time student at Conestoga College

Job description

Overview

Position: Attendant (Reuter)

Location: Conestoga College – Reuter Drive Campus, The Reuter Market (may be eligible to work at other locations as needed)

Time Requirement: 10-15 hours/week, max 20. (some evenings and weekends may be required)

Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor, or in their absence, Hospitality Manager

Hourly Wage: $20.65

Start Date: November 25th, 2025

Company Overview

Conestoga Students Incorporated (“CSI”) was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

Conestoga Student Services Incorporated (“CSSI”), in close collaboration with CSI, provides the students of Conestoga College with a variety of services related to food, hospitality, and wellness.

CSI’s mission is to enhance student satisfaction and success by providing a variety of student services at a cost justified by the results. To achieve this mission, we are working to ensure students have access to skills development.

Why Join Us?

CSI is a team of enthusiastic individuals ready to assist students in their academic and professional ventures. CSI is committed to supporting its team members every step of the way through active coaching, and opportunities to develop the necessary skills for all professional fields.

• CSI’s student employees also have access to:
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid time off to observe culturally significant events
• Discounts at our food services outlets
• Employee engagement activities

For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please check out our website at: conestogastudents.com

Position Overview

Attendants are responsible for ensuring a positive and informed experience for guests by preparing, selling, and serving food and beverages at The Reuter Market. In the course of this work, Attendants will be required to use hot cooktops, sharp tools, and other cooking equipment. Attendants will also be operating a cash register and other restaurant equipment. Occasionally, restocking and storing inventory will also be necessary. In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Food Services Supervisor or in their absence, Hospitality Manager. It is also important that Attendants work extremely closely with the Food Services Supervisor to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of The Reuter Market. In all activities, it is crucial that Attendants recognize that service to students and guests is a top priority

You will learn to:

• Plan, prepare and present quality food and beverage for a variety of hospitality environments in accordance with legislation as it applies to the industry.
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety in a food service establishment.
• Deliver customer service and solutions that anticipate, meet and/or exceed individual expectations, as well as organizational expectations, standards and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Reuter Market's products, pricing, and specials
• Take orders and serve guests in accordance with CSSI’s guidelines for excellent customer service
• Operate cash register to accept various types of tender from guests, provide proper change to guests, balance cash drawer and receipts, and document discrepancies
• Count till before every shift to ensure it contains the correct starting float amount
• Track inventory and restock food items to meet demand, and minimize waste
• Prepare and cook food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering events in accordance with the provided specifications/recipes
• Follow all ingredient and plate presentation specifications
• Operate cooktops and other kitchen equipment
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including sanitizing work areas and frequently touched surfaces before and after use including (but not limited to): food preparation areas, cooking equipment, storage areas, floors, service areas
• Collaborate as a team with fellow Food Services staff

Other General Duties

• Work in accordance with corporate by-laws, policies and procedures, particularly to the CSSI Mission Statement
• Practice professionalism and impartiality when handling sensitive personal information
• Maintain confidentiality for business practices
• Strict adherence to Health & Safety laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to CSSI’s work attire standards
• Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical
• Attend meetings and committees when required
• Work with members of the College to build strong relationships between CSSI and Conestoga College
• Mandatory attendance at monthly staff meetings and CSSI-related training days
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

This position may spend long periods of time standing and walking. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 50lbs may also be required from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

This position performs work primarily in an enclosed food preparation area and is faced with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Work is also required with and near hazardous kitchen equipment, including (but not limited to) a cooking range and sharp objects. Some work may be required after regular hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

This position may require long periods of work in a warm and busy environment.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to maintain a consistent sense of urgency while completing multiple competing priorities within short timeframes, which can cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work up to 20 hours per week on weekdays and evenings as required
• Must be 19 years of age or older
• Food Handler’s Certificate is a great asset but not required
• Candidates will be asked to demonstrate the following:
• Deep understanding of best practices in cooking and food preparation
• Understanding of CSSI’s food services
• Comprehension of instructions and information relating to CSSI’s food services
• Excellent skills in verbal communication and active listening
• Familiarity with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Highly organized and skilled time management in handling multiple simultaneous priorities
• Customer service skills
• Cultural competence

Student Eligibility

All students in this position must:

• Be in a full-time degree, diploma or certificate program at Conestoga College
• Maintain a full-time course load. Part-time studies may be allowed for students who are registered with Accessibility Services and require a reduced load
• For Spring term positions (May to August), students must be returning to full-time studies in the Fall term in order to be eligible.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number

International students must:

• Hold a valid Canadian study permit that allows on-campus employment
• Adhere to all requirements stated on their study permit
• Adhere to all Canadian student visa requirements

How to Apply

Application Materials

To have your application considered, you must prepare the following Application Materials:

• A resume, letter, or audio/video recording that provides the following information:
  • Why you are interested in this position
  • What skills and/or experiences you have that you feel would be helpful in this position
  • Whether you are willing and able to perform work at other campuses
• If you are an international student: A Study Permit that allows you to work on campus during the applicable semester

Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the Conestoga Students Inc. website at conestogastudents.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/, providing all of the above Application Materials. If you are an international student, please also provide a copy of your Study Permit allowing for on-campus employment during the applicable semester.

Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion

Conestoga Students Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment without regard to any prohibited ground of discrimination. If you anticipate any need for accommodations for disabilities in the process of applying, interviewing, or working, please feel free to let us know as soon as possible and at any time so that we are most equipped to provide a barrier-free experience.