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Banquet Porter- Casual (10)

Date Posted: 05/30/2025
Req ID: 43177
Faculty/Division: Operations and Real Estate Partnerships
Department: Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

 

The Banquet Porter is responsible for providing optimal service to exceed client expectations. As a member of the Banquet Porter team is responsible for the execution of all banquet 
setups, refreshes and cleaning as per Banquet Event Order. Also is responsible for the service of all coffee breaks and cold food functions where there are 50 guests or less. The Banquet Porter performs duties as assigned by the Banquet Supervisors and Director of Food and Beverage as per the established standard operating procedures.

 

Typical Duties:

 

  • Knows and observes objectives, policies, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Banquet Supervisors and Management.
  • Provides the highest standards of service, taking orders and preforming the tasks assigned.
  • Ensures that mise-en-place for all menus are accurate and set in a timely fashion when food service is required.
  • Accurately and with attention to details follows floor plans and Banquet Event Order set-ups.
  • Ensures that food for catering event orders is prepared to specified quality standards and appropriate quantities.
  • Maintains back storage rooms and ensures a clean, safe environment.
  • Reports any broken or unsafe equipment to Banquet Supervisors.
  • Abides by all employee handbook standards.
  • Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guest at all times.
  • Performs all other duties as requested.

 

Qualifications

 

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid Food Safety Training Certificate

 

Experience: 

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high volume service environment.

 

Other:

  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, adhering to University of Toronto objectives, policies, standards and procedures. 

 

 

Closing Date: 06/13/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Casual, Flexible schedule required, which may include early mornings, evenings and weekend hours
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $20.91 per hour 
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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