Hospitality Associate

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Hospitality Associate (Caffeine the Elements)

Job ID

72449

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

10/20/2025

Job Type

Seasonal (Non-Eligible)

Close Date

10/24/2025

Employee Group

SEIU Hospitality

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Department

Hospitality Operations

Hours per Week

24

Job Description

Facility/Workstation (if applicable):

Caffeine the Elements

Campus Location:

Burke Sciences Building

Classification:

1-General

Position:

Hospitality Associate

Full-Time or Part-Time:

SEASONAL: Part Time, minimum 24 hours per week, up to 39.5 hours per week

Hourly Wage Rate:

$22.58 per hour

Anticipated Normal Work Schedule

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Note: This schedule is subject to change. The incumbent may be asked to work occasional Saturdays and Sundays, as required.

Job Description Summary

• Must be able to perform fast accurate customer transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Cashier experience is necessary. May be required to perform a cashier test.
• Must be able to keep up with high volume customer demands while maintaining our high standards.
• Maintain accurate time, temperature, delivery and cleaning logs.
• Perform all duties of any job classification equivalent or lower filling in wherever needed to assist in our excellent customer service.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• May assume responsibility for opening and closing of facility.
• Must be able to prepare beverages, sandwiches, light lunches, and other menu items in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Maintain the levels of supplies, cleanliness and tidiness of display fridges, merchandisers, counters, walls, shelves, and glass.
• Must adhere to Hospitality Policies and procedures including the principles of FIFO.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Understand and deliver good customer service.
• Refer to Cashier job description for more details

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in fast paced cashier position.
• Previous experience in a similar operation an asset.
• Must have good communication, reading, writing and English skills.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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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