ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD SERVICES AND READY TO LEAD IN A DYNAMIC, HIGH-IMPACT ENVIRONMENT?

TheFood Services Manager position with the Government of Ontario offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and evaluate food service operations within a secure custody facility. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for planning and administering daily meal preparation and distribution, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining rigorous standards of hygiene and safety.
You will supervise and train staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless operations. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to lead by example, provide clear direction, and hold staff accountable to performance and safety standards. Your ability to communicate effectively across teams and levels will be key to fostering a respectful and efficient work environment.
As a Food Services Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of kitchen operations. You will develop and implement best practices for food preparation, portion control, and waste management, ensuring compliance with public health regulations. You will also manage budgets, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management, health care professionals, and chaplain services to meet the diverse dietary needs of the facility. If you are organized, committed to quality, and ready to make a meaningful impact through leadership and communication, we encourage you to apply and join our team in delivering high-quality food services.

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 https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Apply.aspx?Language=English&JobID=233512.
• 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 https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Docs/OPSCoverLetterandResumeWritingGuide.pdf.
• 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 https://intra.ejobs.careers.gov.on.ca/PDR.aspx?Language=English&JobID=233512 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 https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
  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.

Please refer the Job description for details