Cafeteria Worker - Casual (8 Vacancies)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto’s Food Services department at St. George campus seeks Cafeteria Worker for casual part-time shifts. You will assemble, prepare and serve food, operate the cash register, and maintain a clean dining area while engaging with customers in a courteous manner.

The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent, about one year of related experience, good English communication, and knowledge of food safety. Flexible hours and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of related working experience.
• Must communicate effectively in English (oral and written) and have strong public relations skills (courtesy and tact).
• Knowledge of food safety is required.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and handle figures rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Operate cash register and handle cash transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness of cafeteria area and surrounding spaces.
• Advise customers on ingredients, pricing and portion sizes.
• Stock supplies and manage dishes, utensils and paper products.
• Balance cash at end of shift and report totals.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English communication

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Cash register operations

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

C a f e t e r i a W o r k e r - C a s u a l (8 V a c a n c i e s )

Date Posted: 10/13/2026
Req ID: 50538
Faculty/Division: Spaces & Experiences
Department: Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Under general supervision, assembles, prepares and serves food and beverage products and maintains cleanliness of the cafeteria area. May operates a cash register, receive and issue cash.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will

vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• (a) assembles work station with appropriate products and equipment;


• (b) assembles, prepares, and serves food and beverage products;


• (c) cooks stir fry and grill display cooking, may cook some other items;


• (d) prepares sandwiches, salads and bakes premixed food products;


• (e) advises and provides information to customers such as ingredients, pricing, portion size;


• (f) collects dishes and tableware used by customers and places them in appropriate areas for washing;


• (g) cleans table tops, counters and furniture in cafeteria and surrounding area;


• (h) maintains adequate supplies of dishes, utensils and food and paper products in various receptacles for use by customers;


• (i) removes soiled tableware and garbage to specific locations, sorts recyclable materials;


• (j) scrubs pots and pans; and washes dishes


• (k) cleans floors; staff locker rooms and washrooms;


• (l) receives and stores food and supplies; checks receiving slips for accuracy;


• (m) sets up and prepares cash register, receives cash float and sets up cash appropriately; keys menu prices into cash register if required.


• (n) prepares reports at the end of each shift;


• (o) writes special menus and their prices on menu board;


• (p) prepares condiment and dessert counters;


• (q) balances cash at the end of the shift, delivers cash to accountant or locks in safe;


• (r) may keep records of stores on hand; and


• (s) other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Experience: One year of related working experience.

Other: Physical ability to perform required duties, ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), considerable public relations skills (courtesy and tact) and may be required to complete a University of Toronto server training program. Knowledge of food safety. Ability to work well in a team setting. Ability to handle figures rapidly.

Closing Date: 10/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly, CUPE 3261 Casual
Appointment Type: Casual Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible schedule required, which may include morning, evening and weekend hours
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $25.96 per hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.
We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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