Posted 3 days ago
Hospitality Services Assistant
@ University of Guelph
Ridgetown, Ontario
Overview
The University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus is hiring a temporary full-time Hospitality Services Assistant from 11/30/2026 to 04/30/2027. The role supports food service, point-of-sale service, and events and conferences across campus. The position is covered by the OSSTF District 35 collective agreement at Band 1, and current employees must apply through the internal career page.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenir la propreté et l'organisation des aires de service alimentaire
- Opérer le système de point de vente et offrir un service à la clientèle
- Soutenir les banquets, fonctions et événements clients
- Assurer le respect des normes de sécurité et de salubrité alimentaire
Requirements summary:
- Études secondaires de 10e année (12e année préférée)
- 3 mois d'expérience avec de l'équipement de cuisson spécialisé
- Certificats WHMIS, Food Handlers, Smart Serve et premiers soins
- Solides compétences en service à la clientèle
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, Food Handlers Certificate, Smart Serve, First Aid |
| Education | High school (required) |
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University of Guelph
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Department: Ridgetown - Student Experience and Hospitality Services
This position is covered by the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 35 - Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural
Temporary full-time from 11/30/2026 to 04/30/2027
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
General Purpose
Join Our Team as a Hospitality Services Assistant! Are you passionate about hospitality and exceptional customer service? The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As a Hospitality Services Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for our clients and guests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Here’s what you can expect:
- Comprehensive Hospitality Duties: Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas, assist with food preparation, light cooking, and serving, including alcohol regulation.
- Exceptional Customer Service: Operate the point-of-sale system and provide top-notch service to clients, ensuring their needs are met with a friendly and helpful attitude.
- Support for Events and Conferences: Assist with banquets, large-scale functions, and external client events by setting up, serving, and tearing down tables and settings across campus.
- Administration and Housekeeping: Assist the residence and conference services team as necessary to prepare for conference events.
- Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict safety rules, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, including kitchen and dining areas, and ensure food safety standards are met.
Requirements
- Grade 10 (grade 12 preferred)
- 3 months experience with specialized cooking equipment
- WHMIS, Food Handlers Certificate, Smart Serve, and First Aid are required for this role. If you already hold these certifications, it will be considered an asset during the selection process.
- Strong customer service skills.
Join us at the University of Guelph, where we embrace diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups. Be a part of our welcoming and dynamic team!
Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10920734
Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary: Band 1
OSSTF/TARA Wage Grid
*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 11/05/2026
Close Date: 11/19/2026
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