Food Services Helper

**Food Services Helper (Cook Assistant) - Irregular On-Call**:
**Job ID**:

- 229656

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of the Solicitor General

**Division**:

- Central North Correctional Centre

**City**:

- Penetanguishene

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 1 Temporary (up to 12 months, with possible extension)

**Job code**:

- C50230 - Helper Food Service (COR)

**Salary**:

- $24.40 - $26.23 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

**Showcase your experience working in a large, fast-paced food service operation**

Join our team in beautiful** Penetanguishene** - a town with a picturesque and protected harbour, and a rich heritage and culture. We look forward to welcoming one dedicated** Food Service Helper** who will prepare meals and keep the kitchen safe and clean. Make a real impact in a** rewarding environment** every day, while maintaining a**flexible schedule** that works for you**About the job**: As part of the food service team, you will help prepare meals for inmates and keep the kitchen safe and clean. The meal schedule is routine, but the menus are diverse and customized to dietary needs. Each shift may bring something a little different In this role you can expect to:

- Ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates
- Support the cook-chill or re-thermalization of food
- Maintain and sanitize the kitchen and equipment
- Keep track of and safely store ingredients, equipment, and dishware
- Coordinate the delivery of meals
- Receive and complete documents for incoming goods and equipment
- Guide and support inmate helpers

**What you bring to the team**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- 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
- You are willing to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. You will be able to provide your availability ahead of time and your Manager will schedule you based on your availability.

**Food Service Knowledge and Experience**: You have:

- experience using kitchen equipment and tools to prepare snacks and meals
- knowledge of various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
- experience with cook-chill/re-thermalization safety methods as well as volume cooking
- experience following food, health and safety standards and practices
- the ability to know and follow policies and protocols
- the ability to supervise inmate helpers in close quarters and report their conduct (with appropriate training that will be provided)

**Skills**: You are able to:

- recognize and correct workplace hazards
- interact with staff as well as supervise and direct inmate helpers
- recognize and report problems (i.e, food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control)**How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility**: We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's _Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005._ We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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

**What we offer**: The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. 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
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

**Additional information**:

- Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

**Position details**:

- 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 1501 Fuller Ave, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union

**Work hours**:

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