Food Services Helper (On-Call Cook Assistant)

 

Do you have experience working within a large, fast-paced food services operation? If so, join the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and showcase your skills and experience.

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NOTE:

• This position will be temporary, on-call working 0 to 40 hours per week, with no minimum guaranteed number of hours
• Position requires shift work including weekends and holidays
• Position requires working with and providing direction to inmate workers

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?

• Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen
• Follow guidelines of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program in the receipt, preparation, storage, assembly and distribution of food items,

ensuring proper controls are followed and documented, and requirements of program are met

• Assist staff with the rethermalization for meal services set-up and delivery
• Ensure the safety and security of staff
• Perform receiving duties as required
• Supervise and ensure cleanliness of ware washing area
• Supervise and instruct offender helpers including writing reports
• Other duties, as assigned

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Valid Food Handler Certificate (either currently or previously certified and can obtain re-certification upon hire)
• You possess current First Aid and Heartsaver Certificates (or the ability to obtain)

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 and experience with various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• You have knowledge of food safety practices
• You have demonstrated ability to follow health and safety standards and practices
• You can understand and comply with organizational policies and protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional security practices and procedures

Skills

• You have oral communication skills in order to interact with staff as well as supervise and direct inmates helpers
• You have written communication and computer skills to prepare reports on inmate behaviour and performance
• You have problem-solving skills to recognize shortages of food supplies and report to supervisor as well as observe and report any potential problems in food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

4-7

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• 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.
• Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, employees working in congregate living settings may be required to undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status, as determined by the Employer.

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