FOOD SERVICES OFFICER

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Are you an experienced food service professional? Do you enjoy interacting and being a positive influence on youth? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Sprucedale Youth Centre.

Sprucedale Youth Centre is a Direct-Operated Secure Custody and Detention facility for youths. Sprucedale Youth Centre is located in Southwestern Ontario, in the Town of Simcoe (located approximately 60 km West of Hamilton).

Please Note: The temporary position is irregular, on-call and the hours of work vary from 0-40 hours per week, and are not guaranteed.

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About the job

In a large-volume facility kitchen, you will:
• Participate in all areas of meal preparation, safety, security and food inventory/rotation
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitary work conditions
• Inspect eating facilities and equipment to ensure standards are maintained
• Follow prescribed menus, work schedules and dietary charts, and substituting menu changes
• Serve and portion meals
• Train and supervise youth helpers

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What you bring to the team

Volume Cooking Knowledge and Skills

• You have volume cooking knowledge and experience and can produce meals adhering to proper food preparation techniques
• You can use food supplies to accommodate various meal requirements such as special diets
• You have experience ensuring sanitary work conditions and maintaining kitchen equipment
• You can acquire knowledge of and comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) protocols

Communication (Oral and Written) and Interpersonal Skills

• You can work effectively within a team environment
• You can supervise and train resident helpers in a professional manner
• You can prepare written reports on services provided

Other Essential Skills

• You have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• You are able to maintain a safe and secure working environment, including reminding resident helpers of security regulations and precautions

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Additional information:

Note:

• Please note that as of November 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, the security screening check requirements for this position may differ from those described in this job ad.
  
  In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  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 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 screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.