Lead Hand - Cafeteria Worker

InsideHigherEd; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guelph is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the cafeteria. This full-time role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to manage inventory and staff performance while ensuring a high standard of customer service. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in the hospitality sector. The position offers a competitive salary and a diversity-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience required.
• Ability to lead a team and handle cash.
• Completion of food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises Cafeteria workers.
• Orders and maintains inventory of food items.
• Reports attendance and performance of the group.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public Relations

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Job description

Under general supervision, acts as a leader of a group of Cafeteria workers, operates a cash register, receives and issues cash, and orders and maintains inventory of specific food items.

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.

The flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary for 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.

Inspects the work of the group and directs corrections as needed;

Reports attendance and performance of the group;

Receives instructions and interprets them to the members of the group;

Identifies and reports defective equipment and supplies;

Orders and maintains inventory of specific food items daily;

May perform the duties of a Cafeteria Worker; and

Other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education : Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Experience : Three years of related experience.

Other : Ability to lead, handle figures rapidly, communicate effectively in written and spoken English, possess public relations skills (courtesy and tact), and complete a University of Toronto server training program if required. Successful completion of food safety training is also required.

Closing Date : 06 / 24 / 2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group : CUPE Local 3261

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time Flexible Hours based on operational demands, including evenings and weekends

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : Job Rate : $26.82 / 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, recognizing 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). 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 [emailprotected].

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