Hospitality Services Assistant

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. 
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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 ResponsibilitiesHere’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