Job Description

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay:

Min = $21.92/hr, Max = $25.43/hr

Employment type:

Temporary Contract

Duration of employment:

1 Year

Hours of work:

35 hrs/week

Work location:

Head Office

Division:

Legislative and Property Services

Business unit:

Property and Asset Management

Travel:

0%

Hybrid Work:

No

Existing Vacancy:

Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.



TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for 2025 and a Canada's Greenest Employer for 2025.



To apply to this posting, click on the "Apply" icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the 'Resume' feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on December 4, 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Cafe Attendant is responsible for assisting the Cafe Associate in running the kitchen operations at TRCA's Head Office location serving employees and stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities:

Assists in providing safe food service preparation and delivery for TRCA's Head Office employees and stakeholders Assists with receiving food delivery and stocking of food and supply items in the Head Office Cafe Assists with the safe preparation, and cooking of meals, according to pre-planned and on-demand order requests Assists with meal planning and inventory management Prepares and serves meals in accordance with legislative health and safety requirements for food handling Ensures workstation is kept clean and sanitized, while monitoring general cafeteria cleanliness Assists in clean-up, including dish washing, garbage removal, recycling and composting, and grease removal at the end of each shift Handles cash and operates cash register

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

Food Handlers Certificate

Experience

1+ years of experience in food preparation and service Previous experience working with customers Cash handling experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

Basic understanding of hygiene, sanitation and kitchen equipment Experience preparing large/batch quantities of food Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds Excellent time management and organizational skills

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA's core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve Fosters high performance and collaborative teams Provides continuous learning and development opportunities Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP) Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program Provides unique TRCA Perks Provides flexible work arrangements Offers potential for career growth and advancement

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.



TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.



Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.