Food Service Officer (Cook)

• This position is irregular-on call (0-40 hours per week) with no guaranteed minimum amount of hours
• This position will be required to work with and supervise inmate helpers (and will be eligible for a Custodial Responsibility Allowance)

About the job

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for an offender population and staff on an assigned shift
• Train, instruct, and supervise offender helpers
• Check temperatures and ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Ensure safety and security of the kitchen
• Maintain an inventory of supplies
• Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Journeyman Chef's Certificate as issued by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, or sufficient acceptable experience in volume cooking
• You have a valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate or the ability to obtain

Food Services Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of general and volume cooking/baking methods and procedures
• You have experience with food preparation and storage procedures/methods
• You have knowledge of portion control standards
• You have experience preparing a variety of foods and restricted diets
• You know food safety practices and proper use of kitchen equipment
• You understand and can apply health and safety practices and standards (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Public Health Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Sanitation Code for Canada's Food Industry, etc.)
• You have demonstrated ability to understand and follow organizational policies/protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional policies and maintain safety and security of kitchen

Communication Skills

• You can provide instruction and direction to inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness and appraise performance
• You have demonstrated tact and diplomacy to work with staff, inmate helpers, and service providers to address issues
• You have written communication skills to prepare various reports

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve workplace hazards, equipment malfunctions, and food service issues

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• A modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 3052 Rese Rd, Monteith, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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