MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• You possess a 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)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• You have experience using kitchen equipment and tools to prepare snacks and cold meals
• You have knowledge and experience with various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• You have experience with cook-chill/retherm safety principles as well as volume cooking
• You have knowledge of food safety practices
• You have experience following health and safety standards and practices
• You can understand and comply with organizational policies and protocols
• You can supervise offender helpers in close quarters and evaluate their performance

SKILLS

• You have analytic skills to recognize workplace hazards and take corrective action
• You have oral communication skills to interact with staff as well as supervise and direct offender helpers
• You have written communication and basic computer skills to prepare performance reports for offender helpers
• You have problem-solving skills to recognize and report food shortages as well as observe and report any potential problems in food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• 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.
• 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.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• 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.

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.

• Maintain proper sanitation of the kitchen, dining, storage and washing areas, and equipment
• Follow guidelines and ensure proper controls and documentation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP) in the receipt, preparation, storage, assembly and distribution of food items
• Inventory leftover cold meals and coordinate set-up and delivery of mealtime service
• Assist with the rethermalization for meal service set-up and delivery
• Ensure the safety and security, staff, equipment and ingredients
• Perform receiving duties and complete documentation of goods and equipment
• Supervise and instruct offender helpers including writing performance report