Food Services Helper (Cook Assistant) - Irregular On-Call

Are you an experienced food service professional who enjoys working within a large scale food operation? Do you demonstrate attention to detail in order to ensure food safety and security as a top priority? If so, consider this opportunity as a Food Service Helper at the Central North Correctional Centre.

PLEASE NOTE:
The two positions are:
• Temporary, Up to six months, 40 hours per week.
• Position requires shift work including weekends and holidays.
• Position requires working with and providing direction to inmate workers.

Job Preview Information Session
We invite you to join us for a voluntary, online information session on November 28, 2024, at 10:30am. EST to learn more about the Food Services Helper [Cook Assistant] opportunity within the Ministry of the Solicitor General. This information session is voluntary and will not impact the screening process. If you are interested in learning more, please register via the following link:

Job Preview Information Session

Access details to attend the information session will be provided to those who express interest via the above MS Forms page only.

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We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?• Assist in a cook-chill/rethermalization operation
• Assist in the production of the proper amount of food trays
• Ensure that food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure that cleanliness, safety and security are maintained
• Assist in orienting, instructing and supervising inmate workers
• Other duties, as assigned

How do I qualify?Mandatory• You have a valid Food Handler Certificate (either currently OR previously certified and can obtain re-certification upon hire)
• You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver Certificates OR ability to obtain certification upon hire

Food Services Knowledge and Experience• You have knowledge of and experience with cook-chill/retherm safety principles as well as volume cooking to prepare/assemble a variety of volume meals
• You have knowledge of and experience preparing various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• You have thorough knowledge of food safety practices as well as demonstrated ability to follow workplace health and safety standards
• You are able to understand and comply with organizational policies and protocols in order to ensure a safe and secure work environment

Communication Skills• You are able to interact with staff as well as supervise and direct inmate workers
• You have written communication skills to prepare reports

Problem-Solving Skills• You can recognize hazards and shortages of food supplies and report to Supervisor
• You can observe and report any potential problems in food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-CL-222910/24(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
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3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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