Seasonal Maintenance (Housekeeping)

This position reports to the Head of Maintenance or designate and is part of the Facilities team. 

Maintenance 1 Responsibilities: To perform cleaning and housekeeping duties inside and outside the Stratford Festival's facilities.  Duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform daily cleaning, housekeeping or other duties throughout all Stratford Festival facilities as assigned.  Use proper equipment and cleaning supplies at all times.
• Daily cleaning duties but not limited to as follows:  sweep, mop, scrub, and floors.   Vacuum carpets, furniture, drapes and other fabrics.  Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, blinds, and furniture.  Stocking and supplies to all areas as required.
• Remove trash from all areas interior and exterior, including consolidating recyclable materials for pick-up.  Deliver trash and recycle bins to trash collection area.  Pick up of grounds as required.
• Perform room set-up for meetings, lectures, conferences, special events, etc., as required.
• To log, note, or otherwise participate in communication logs, checklists, inventory control, etc.
• Notify the Head of Maintenance of repairs and maintenance work for the building and equipment.
• To perform and assist with emergency maintenance duties as required, ie. Floods, spills, etc.
• Respond in a professional, polite and helpful manner when liaising with patrons and staff. This includes communication and response with staff on radio headsets.
• Adhere to the Festival's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures guidelines.  Comply with fire, safety and other emergency practices.  Inform the Facilities Manager/Head of Maintenance of any condition observed to be unsafe.
• Perform other related duties within the job classification as assigned.

Maintenance 1 Qualifications:

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job (regular light to moderate lifting and carrying; occasional heavy lifting (up to 50lbs)

This seasonal unionized position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin as soon as possible.

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

  If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF to:

Culinary Team (Cook, Food Prep, Dishwasher)

These position reports to the Executive Chef or designate and is part of the Culinary team.  

Cook:

Responsibilities:

• Provide internal and external catering services as required, including transportation of food.
• Set up work area (Sanitizing work area, stocking ingredients, finishing food preparation).
• Process raw ingredients for use in upcoming events/menus, using techniques such as chopping, slicing, paring, peeling, blanching, marinating, braising, poaching, boiling, sautéing, frying, and roasting.
• Cook/Prepare Food orders as needed within the appropriate time.
• Monitor food items to ensure consistency, proper portioning, appropriate temperatures and correct ingredients.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education and experience in the hospitality, food and beverage industry
• 2 years' experience in a similar role preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate preferred

Food Prep:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cold food items of the Festival Café.
• Provide internal and external catering services as required, including transportation of food.
• Set up work area (Sanitizing work area, stocking ingredients, finishing food preparation).
• Transport food products to designated areas and monitor inventory levels.
• Process raw ingredients for Café products, using techniques such as chopping, slicing, mixing and peeling.
• Prepare Food orders as needed within the appropriate time.
• Monitor food items to ensure consistency, proper portioning, appropriate temperatures and correct ingredients.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education and experience in the hospitality, food and beverage industry
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Dishwasher:

Responsibilities:

• Collect dishes in guest areas and washing dishes/kitchen wares.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Transport equipment, kitchenwares and products to designated areas.
• Following all organizational and governmental health/safety standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean and tidy appearance at all times, adhering to established uniform standards
• Clean kitchen equipment.
• Organize storage areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education and experience in the hospitality, food and beverage industry
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred

These seasonal positions are located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin immediately.

Job Type: Seasonal Contract

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF  to:

Student Gardener

The Student Gardener will work under the direction of the Head Gardener.   They will share in the responsibilities of maintaining the Stratford Festival grounds and properties including the main Festival Theatre property, the Avon/Studio Theatre gardens, the Tom Patterson Theatre gardens and the Brunswick St. Warehouse facility. The grounds consist of extensive perennial beds, annuals, rose and carpet beds and the lawns that surround all the Festival Theatre buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general grounds and plant maintenance including, grass cutting, raking, edging, weeding, trimming, watering, mulching, planting, pond maintenance and other care for the lawns, gardens and container plants.
• Clean up and removal of litter, leaves and debris from the grounds.
• Power washing the sidewalks and parking surfaces.
• Painting of exterior fixtures, handrails.
• Assist Gardeners with other gardening tasks and duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• Interest in gardening and ground care are preferred.
• Past experience operating powered equipment such as leaf blowers, grass trimmers and lawn mowers with an interest in gardening and ground care are preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are expected as interaction with the public is required.
• You must be able to work flexible hours including days, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including: bending, lifting utilizing hand tools and working in various weather conditions.
• Must provide own CSA approved footwear.

This seasonal student position is a full-time contract position located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin in May until Labour Day with weekend work until November 2022.

Job Type: Seasonal Contract

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF to: