Hospitality Services at The University of Western Ontario

Hospitality Services consists of six distinct divisions - Campus Operations, Conference Services, Residence Dining, Great Hall Catering, Vending Services, and Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre . While each area has its individual market sector, we are part of the same team, working toward common goals.

We have over 400 staff members working in our various divisions. We service over 20,000 customers per day in 20 campus operations providing our guests with a wide variety of options and choices including many of your favourite franchises. Did you know that we have 14 Tim Hortons and 3 Starbucks locations on campus?

Exceptional cuisine and its proper presentation are paramount to the success of Great Hall Catering. Our creative team of award winning professionals provide planning assistance and service to the University community as well as to the London community. From venue to menu, we do it all!

In our 6 residence operations, we are "home" to over 4,000 students who usually join us for 3 meals a day, 7 days a week throughout the academic year. We become part of their family and we strive to make each of their dining experiences a positive one.

Every May to August, Western opens its doors to provide our summer guests with the one-of-a-kind facilities and services required to ensure their next conference, meeting or convention is a unique and satisfying one.

Health & Safety

The mandate of the Hospitality Services leadership team is to: provide a safe working environment for all staff ensure that Health & Safety standards are met and that all operations are compliant with all standards and guidelines as mandated by WSIB provide staff with proper training in WHIMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, Food Handling, etc. ensure all staff have access to all essential and mandatory materials including MSDS sheets, first aid kits, policies, etc. ensure there are handwashing sinks and eye wash stations in all locations ensure that equipment is always properly maintained and used correctly conduct monthly unit inspections and follow up to concerns or infractions that may exist continue to develop the Hospitality Services Health & Safety committee and its initiatives which include improved staff awareness through a monthly health & safety newsletter, poster campaign, presentations, site inspections, etc.

Community Support

The Hospitality Services team is actively involved in both the Campus and London communities and support the initiatives of the many groups and associations including: Campus Community London Community Alumni Relations & Development Animal Care & Veterinary Services Book Store at Western EnviroWestern External Professional Development Library Services Mechanical & Materials Engineering Mustang Athletics PMA Student Development Centre Student Emergency Response Team Student Health Services University Students' Council UWOSA Western Foot Patrol Western Heads East Western News Winter Special Games Animalert Bike for Aids Children's Aid Society Disaster Relief Funds Easter Seals Heart & Stroke Foundation Hospice of London Kids Help-Phone Walk-a-thon London Regional Cancer Program MADD Meals on Wheels Men's Mission Poppy Campaign Salvation Army United Way Women's Community House