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Job Requisition ID:
2026-00875
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Union
Job Category:
Food Services
Employment Type:
Permanent
Department:
Food Services - Employee Relations
Hiring Range:
$25.16
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Internal posting expires June 25th at 11:59 PM
This position is contingent on funding.
Job Description:
Primary Purpose
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.
Key Accountabilities
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
- Identify and report equipment that may be in need of repair
- Handle garbage and recyclable materials
- Routine maintenance of equipment
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- 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.
Equity Statement
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 coordinated within the 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+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
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