Cafeteria Worker - Sessional

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University College at the University of Toronto is seeking a full-time cafeteria server to assemble, prepare and serve food and beverages and to maintain a clean cafeteria area. The role includes operating the cash register, handling cash, and applying food-safety practices within the university dining services.

The position is a sessional CUPE F/T with a posted pay scale of $25.96 per hour. Required are Grade 12 and one year of related experience, plus strong English communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• One year of related working experience.
• Physical ability to perform duties and communicate in English; strong customer service and etiquette.
• Possibility to complete a University of Toronto server training program; knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle figures rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Assembles work station with appropriate products and equipment.
• Prepares and serves food and beverages; cooks stir fry and grill display cooking.
• Prepares sandwiches, salads and bakes premixed products.
• Advises customers on ingredients, pricing, and portions.
• Receives and stores food and supplies; checks receiving slips for accuracy.
• Balances cash, prepares reports, and operates cash register as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of cafeteria area, dishes, and equipment.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Public relations skills

English communication

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Cash handling

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Description

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto, a welcoming community built on traditions of openness, inclusivity, and diversity. Our student programs, such as the Commuter Student Centre, address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help our students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors from a range of disciplines who are leading researchers in their own fields, committed to undergraduate education. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

Under generalsupervision, the successful candidates will assemble, prepare and serve food and beverage products, as well as maintain cleanliness of the cafeteria area.May operates a cash register, receive and issue cash.

Typical Duties

• assembles work station with appropriate products and equipment;


• assembles, prepares, and serves food and beverage products;


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


• prepares sandwiches, salads and bakes premixed food products;


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


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


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


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


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


• scrubs pots and pans; and washes dishes


• cleans floors; staff locker rooms and washrooms;


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


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


• prepares reports at the end of each shift;


• writes special menus and their prices on menu board;


• prepares condiment and dessert counters;


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


• may keep records of stores on hand; and


• 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.

Note

There is one (1) full-time sessional position available.

Shift Hours: Saturday to Wednesday (11:30 – 20:00)

Closing Date:09/14/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: Sessional CUPE F/T L3261

Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $25.96/hr

Job Category: Hospitality

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 seehttp://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 [e-mail] .