Join Our Team: SAMRU West Gate Blends Staff (Part-Time)
Join a vibrant, inclusive campus community.
Blends is our new campus smoothie hub, dedicated to serving up delicious, fresh, and hand-crafted smoothies to the MRU community. In this role, you will be the face of the outlet - blending up custom orders, keeping the ingredients fresh, and bringing positive energy to every shift.
Position Details
Status: Part-time
Wage: $15.50/hour + a share of the West Gate tip pool
Successful candidates will also receive comprehensive training on commercial blending equipment and safety protocols.
Term: August 2026 – April 30, 2027
Closed during the MRU winter break.
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-4pm
Preference will be given to candidates whose availability best aligns with our operational hours.
Key Responsibilities
Smoothie Bar Operations
- Blend & Serve: Prepare and serve high-quality smoothies and specialty items according to recipe specifications and portion standards.
- POS & Cash Handling: Greet customers, take orders efficiently using our POS system, handle transactions, and deliver drinks in a fast, friendly manner.
- Prep & Freshness: Wash, cut, and portion fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients. Ensure everything is properly labeled and stored using "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) standards.
- Keep it Sparkling: Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace. This includes washing blenders, prep tools, countertops, and customer areas throughout the day.
- Waste & Inventory Control: Minimize product waste, keep accurate records of any spillage, and work with the Food and Beverage Manager to keep ingredients well-stocked.
- Equipment Care: Safely operate and clean equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Customer Experience & Safety
- Deliver Great Service: Provide friendly, personalized, and efficient service to keep the campus community energized and happy.
- Ensure Food Safety: Strictly adhere to food safety guidelines, allergy awareness protocols, and SAMRU health standards.
- Problem Solve: Handle routine customer feedback with a positive attitude, escalating larger issues to management when necessary.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment (food service or retail).
- Ability to work quickly, multitask and stay organized during peak, high-volume campus rush hours.
- Great attention to detail, especially regarding hygiene, food safety, and recipe consistency.
- Reliable, independent work ethic - you are comfortable managing the counter and keeping things moving.
- A friendly, upbeat, and collaborative attitude.
How to Apply
To apply, email your resume, general availability, and class schedule (if applicable) to Ciaran Plant at [email protected].
We thank all candidates who submit an application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or application status inquiries, please.
For more information about our organization, please visit www.samru.ca
Pay: $15.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
