Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Food Services Helper
Organization: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Division: South West Detention Centre City: Maidstone Language of Position(s): English Job Term: 1 Temporary 6 months with possible extension Job Code: C50230 - Helper Food Service (COR) Salary: $24.40 - $26.23 Per Hour* CRA - k1 note applies. *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Understanding the job ad - definitions
Posting Status: Open Job ID: 224486
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Are you an experienced food service professional ready to apply your skills within a large cook-chill/rethermalization operation? If so, bring your culinary expertise to the South West Detention Centre, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including: • A defined benefit pension plan • Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits • A comprehensive health and dental plan • Life and disability insurance • A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance • Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs • Opportunities for career advancement and specialization OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. 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. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role? In this role, you will:
• assist in the production of in-house cold regular/diet trays
• ensure food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner
• ensure cleanliness, safety and security are maintained at all times
• assist in training staff and supervising inmate helpers
Please note: This position supervises inmate helpers for majority of working time.
Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-1) applies.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory • You must possess a current First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• You have Servsafe and National Sanitation Training Program Certificates or are presently enrolled in courses for same Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of large volume cooking/baking principles
• You have knowledge of standard cooking, food preparation and storage procedures and methods
• You have knowledge of proper use of kitchen equipment and tools and food safety practices
• You have basic computer skills to work with kitchen diet program
Other Essential Skills:
• You have team leadership skills to provide instruction and direction to helpers
• You have communication skills, tact and diplomacy to work with ministry staff, inmate helpers and service providers
• You can prepare various reports
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess workplace hazards, equipment malfunctions and food service issues
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Additional information Address: • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 4819 8th Concession Rd , Maidstone, West Region, Enhanced – Vulnerable Service Sector Check, CPIC, Intelligence Check, Credit Check Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4-7 Category: Corrections and Enforcement
Posted on: Monday, January 6, 2025
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-224486/24
How to apply:
1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, January 20, 2025 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. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code . Apply Online
