General Helper A (Student Casual)

Hiring Unit

Student Housing & Hospitality Services

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Dining Hall or Chef, performs tasks required to maintain the cleanliness of cooking utensils and equipment and the kitchen area.

Qualifications Required

• High School Leaving Diploma.
• Three (3) months related experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate, read and write English and French.
• 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

Temporary part-time position for the period August 22, 2026 to April 30, 2027.

Hourly salary: $24.40/hour.

Hours of work: up to 38.75 hours per week (day, evening, night). Must be available for weekend schedules from Sunday to Saturday, according to needs.

Location: Bishop Mountain Hall/Royal Victoria College/Douglas Hall, as per need.

Supervisor: Dining Hall Supervisor and/or Chef.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy (if eligible)
• Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible)
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits (if eligible)

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues.

McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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