Counter Person

Job summary

The Counter Person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and efficient operation of the cafeteria. They work under the direction of the Dining Hall Supervisor or Head Counterperson.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Under the direction of the Dining Hall Supervisor or Head Counterperson, sees to the cleanliness and efficient operations of the cafeteria. Hiring Unit: Student Housing & Hospitality Services Qualifications Required - High School Leaving Diploma. - Minimum six (6) months experience. - Ability to read and write English and French. - Good communication skills. Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. Additional Information: Seasonal Position. Work schedule: Monday to Friday; 14h15-22h00; 38.75 hours/week + Evening Premiums. Hourly Salary: $31.91 Hours per Week: 38.75 (Full time) Location: Bishop Mountain Hall Supervisor: Dining Hall Supervisor (ER) Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The Counter Person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and efficient operation of the cafeteria. They work under the direction of the Dining Hall Supervisor or Head Counterperson.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Leaving Diploma and at least six months of relevant experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required for daily communication.

Benefits

• Evening premiums

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication skills
• Cleaning
• Operations management
• English proficiency
• French proficiency

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support