City : Waterloo, ON

Category : Permanent

Industry : Education

Employer : University of Waterloo

Reporting to a Food Services manager, the Kitchen Porter is responsible for maintaining a high degree of sanitation in assigned areas and completing a wide variety of tasks in support of the operation of a Food Services outlet.

There are 2 Regular Ongoing (CUPE) positions available. These positions work full time (35 hours per week) 12 months per year. 

This position is contingent on funding.

The duties and responsibilities will vary widely depending on location, shift, task assignment, menu and other factors.  Examples include but are not limited to:

• Dishwashing, pot scrubbing
• Heavy cleaning, floor cleaning, washroom cleaning
• Co-ordinate work with other staff
• Put away stock
• Identify and report equipment that may be in need of repair
• Handle garbage and recyclable materials
• Routine maintenance of equipment
• Other duties as assigned 

• Minimum 1-3 years of food service, retail, or warehouse experience required
• Holding a Class G drivers license would be an asset
• Experience leading others
• Experience maintaining equipment and proper sanitization procedures is required
• Ability to prioritize work and work independently with minimum of supervision
• Ability to remain calm and polite at all times, be able to multi-task and show initiative

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.