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About the Role

This entry-level position supports operations across several food service areas, including cashier, food preparation, and catering. The role upholds high standards for food quality, sanitation, teamwork, and guest experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, prompt, and professional service to all guests.
• Take accurate orders and communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Operate point-of-sale equipment and process debit, credit, and cash transactions.
• Follow all cash-handling and balancing procedures.
• Prepare food items according to recipes, portion standards, and food safety requirements.
• Support grill operations, kitchen prep, and station-specific menu production.
• Maintain familiarity with menu items, specials, and allergen information.
• Follow safe food-handling, hygiene, and temperature-control procedures.
• Set up, operate, and close assigned food stations.
• Assemble menu items quickly, accurately, and consistently.
• Restock products, rotate inventory, and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with setup, service, and teardown for catered events.
• Provide professional food and beverage service for meetings, functions, and special events.
• Ensure smooth event execution and an excellent guest experience.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen tools.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support kitchen cleanliness, waste management, and recycling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness according to daily routines and hygiene standards.
• Float between Hospitality locations to meet staffing needs.
• Assist with training new staff when required.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fanshawe College Work Study eligibility preferred.
• Previous restaurant or café experience an asset.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating service volumes and work under pressure.
• Willingness to be cross-trained across all hospitality stations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe food-handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and respectfully.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email).
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional appearance.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Computer Literacy

Location

• Fanshawe College

Work Type

• Contract
• Temporary
• Part-Time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

About the Company

• The Work Study Employment Program is designed to provide work opportunities to Fanshawe College full-time post-secondary or post diploma students with a demonstrated financial need.
• The Work Study Employment Program will help Fanshawe Student Union financially to employ students over the summer, fall, and winter term.