Hospitality Associate - Centro FT Seasonal Receiver

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Hospitality Associate for Centro FT Seasonal Receiver. The role involves ensuring product delivery accuracy, stocking and organizing kitchen and storage areas, and supporting guest service with a friendly approach.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining sanitation standards, assisting with inventory, and moving items to Centro stations as needed. The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and work a Monday–Friday morning schedule in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high production volume is preferred.
• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Check and receive deliveries to ensure invoiced products are received.
• Assist in inventory checks and organize walk-in refrigeration, freezer and dry storage areas.
• Deliver product and prepared food from prep areas to Centro stations.
• Wash cooking utensils, wares, pots and trays; clean dish and pot washing equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards; ensure stations are stocked and orderly.
• Greet customers in a friendly manner and support excellent customer service.

Skills

High production volume

English proficiency

Job description

Hospitality Associate - Centro FT Seasonal Receiver

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/01

Job Type

Seasonal

Close Date

2026/10/07

Employee Group

Favorite Job

Department

Hospitality Operations

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

010274

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

40

Schedule

Monday – Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm

Education & Experience

• Previous experience in high production volume is preferred.
• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

Job Description

As a Hospitality Associate you will be representing McMaster University Hospitality Services.

Must adhere to Hospitality Policies and procedures.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a consistent basis.

Check and receive incoming product deliveries to ensure invoiced products are received

Assist supervisor in checking and maintaining inventory, maintaining organization of walk-in refrigeration, freezer units, and dry storage areas.

Deliver product/prepared food from various prep areas to Centro stations.

Wash all cooking utensils, small wares, pot, pans and customer trays.

Clean and maintain dish and pot washing equipment.

Maintain cleanliness of all cooking equipment.

Maintain proper garbage/compost/recycling levels and clean garbage, compost, and recycling containers.

Responsible to maintain customer dish drop-off areas and transport soiled items to dish room

Required to stock customer grab-and-go items including beverages

Communicate with co-workers effectively to ensure stations are well stocked with food and supplies

Greet customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work area, including scheduled equipment and unit cleaning.

Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service requirement.

Ability to work well as a team member and independently.

Organize and coordinate work in a timely manner with little supervision.

Ability to work under pressure.

Multi-task with efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 strong 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+.

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