Ollie's General Staff/Kitchen staff

The Carleton University Students’ Association is an incorporated, not-for-profit, student-run organization dedicated to enriching the undergraduate student experience through events, advocacy efforts, and services. We're ready to welcome new unionized kitchen staff with CUPE 1281! ABOUT YOU This job is not for everybody. We expect a lot. If you work here, you are motivated and ready to play a pivotal role in Ollie’s daily operations. You are happy to work on a team as well as alone. You get the promptness thing. You can work early. You can work late. You are not addicted to your cell phone. You are early, ready, and clear just about all of the time. You are passionate about the food and beverage industry. You are ready to learn from a team that has decades of collective food service experience. WHAT'S THE CATCH? Well, for starters, it will be hard work. We serve over a thousand students, faculty, and visitors a day! Ollie's is a fast-paced environment, and we expect you to face this challenge with enthusiasm and vigor. It can be hot, it can be loud, it can be stressful, it can be messy, and we won’t promise that it is always fun – it’s almost always fun! AN APPLICANT *SHALL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING * Membership in the Carleton University Students’ Association (ie. must be a Carleton undergraduate student). * An awareness and sensitivity to issues including, but not limited to trans/bi/homophobia, sexism, racism, and ageism. * Availability for mandatory staff training sessions on multiple weekends at the end of August and into September. AN APPLICANT *MIGHT POSSESS THE FOLLOWING * A Smart Serve certificate. All FOH staff must undergo Carleton's mandatory Alcohol Training in September, and you'll receive a token for your Smart Serve certification upon concluding the training. * Previous experience in either FOH or BOH positions will be considered an asset. HOW TO APPLY All applications MUST contain a filled-out application form attachedblob:https://workforcenow.adp.com/cf2dbec1-957f-4e76-b346-60ec5dba5491, your resume, and a copy of your class schedule. We do not need a cover letter. Deadline to Apply: September 11th, 2026 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We will acknowledge receipt of your application. CUSA values employment and educational equity and welcomes applicants from diverse groups including (but not limited to): women, Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, international students, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. CUSA is committed to ensuring that accommodations are provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under CUSA’s accessibility policies, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The kitchen staff will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of Ollie's, managing high-volume food service for students and visitors. Responsibilities include working effectively within a team to maintain fast-paced service standards.

Applicants must be current Carleton University undergraduate students and possess the ability to work early or late shifts. Previous experience in front-of-house or back-of-house positions is considered an asset.

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Food Service
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Communication
• Reliability
• Kitchen Operations
• Food Safety Awareness
• Advocacy
• Service Standards
• Food Services
• Educational Equity
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Operations
• Enthusiasm

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Kitchen Staff
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week