Hospitality Associate - Mclean Building (PT Seasonal)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

McMaster University in Central Campus is seeking a Hospitality Associate for the McLean Building on a seasonal part-time basis. You will assist with portering, banquet setup, and service during catering events.

The role requires at least two years in catering or restaurants, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. Schedule varies weekly, 24 to 39 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in catering or restaurants.
• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Portering duties with repetitive lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Set up and tear down banquet rooms.
• Provide catering set ups with a flair for table presentation.
• Deliver great customer relations in a fine dining setting.
• Familiar with a variety of service styles.
• Serve at banquets as needed.
• Occasionally work at other catering locations.
• Perform all duties as required at or below job classification level.
• Demonstrate time management to meet schedules in a high pace environment.
• Accurately complete daily reports and logs.
• Complete food safety training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading

Writing

English proficiency

Job description

Hospitality Associate - Mclean Building (PT Seasonal)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/01

Job Type

Seasonal (Non-Eligible)

Close Date

2026/10/07

Employee Group

Favorite Job

Department

Hospitality Catering

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Hospitality Associate

Salary Range

$23.26 - $23.26 (hourly)

Job Code

010274

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

24

Schedule

24 to 39 hours per week.

The schedule for this position is not fixed. It changes week to week depending on catering events.

Education & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience in catering or restaurants is required.
• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

Job Description

Must be able to perform portering duties which include repetitive lifting of 40lbs. Will be responsible for setting up and tearing down banquet rooms.

Must have experience doing catering set ups with a flair for table presentation.

Must have great customer relations skills and be comfortable working in a fine dining setting.

Must be familiar with a variety of service styles.

Must have experience serving at banquets.

Will occasionally be needed to work at other catering locations.

Required to perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower as required

Must have demonstrated time management skills to meet strict schedule and timelines. Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, and independently in a high pressure, fast paced environment.

Accurately complete daily reports and logs.

Must be able to complete food safety training..

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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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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