Banquet Porter- Casual (2)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Toronto is seeking a Banquet Porter responsible for providing optimal service and executing banquet setups. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, a Food Safety Training Certificate, and at least 1-2 years of experience in a high volume service environment. Flexibility in schedule is required as the role may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position offers a pay scale of $20.91 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Food Safety Training Certificate.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high volume service environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal service to exceed client expectations.
• Execute all banquet setups, refreshes, and cleaning as per Banquet Event Order.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Banquet Supervisors and Director of Food and Beverage.
• Ensure that food for catering event orders is of specified quality standards.

Job description

Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Req ID: 45835
Faculty/Division: Operations and Real Estate Partnerships
Department: Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Banquet Porter is responsible for providing optimal service to exceed client expectations. As a member of the Banquet Porter team is responsible for the execution of all banquet setups, refreshes and cleaning as per Banquet Event Order. Also is responsible for the service of all coffee breaks and cold food functions where there are 50 guests or less. The Banquet Porter performs duties as assigned by the Banquet Supervisors and Director of Food and Beverage as per the established standard operating procedures.

Typical Duties

• Knows and observes objectives, policies, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Banquet Supervisors and Management.
• Provides the highest standards of service, taking orders and preforming the tasks assigned.
• Ensures that mise-en-place for all menus are accurate and set in a timely fashion when food service is required.
• Accurately and with attention to details follows floor plans and Banquet Event Order set-ups.
• Ensures that food for catering event orders is prepared to specified quality standards and appropriate quantities.
• Maintains back storage rooms and ensures a clean, safe environment.
• Reports any broken or unsafe equipment to Banquet Supervisors.
• Abides by all employee handbook standards.
• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guest at all times.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Food Safety Training Certificate

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high volume service environment.

Other

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, adhering to University of Toronto objectives, policies, standards and procedures.

Closing Information

Closing Date: 11/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Casual, Flexible schedule required, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekend hours
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $20.91 per hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services