Food Services Officer

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

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

Please Note:
• This position is irregular scheduled, on-call and the hours of work may vary from 0 to 40 hours per week, with no minimum guaranteed number of hours.
• This positions provides direct supervision to resident helpers for the majority of working time

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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
• Serve and portion meals
• Train and supervise youth helpers

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What you bring to the team

Food Services Experience

• You have knowledge and experience in general and volume cooking
• You can prepare meals according to prescribed menus and accommodate special diets
• You have experience in the proper and safe use of kitchen equipment
• You have knowledge of food safety principles and portion control standards
• You are able to maintain good housekeeping and sanitary condition of work area
• You can acquire knowledge of and comply with health and safety standards (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), etc.)

Other Essential Skills

• You can acquire understanding of organizational policies and protocols in order to maintain safety and security of kitchen, staff, and resident helpers
• You have communication and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively within a team environment
• You are able to supervise and train resident helpers in a professional manner
• You have writing skills to prepare reports
• You have problem-solving skills to identify and resolve equipment/appliance malfunctions and food service issues

NOTE

This is a continuous posting. Screening and selection processes will begin after May 6, 2019. However, this posting may be extended and available until the position has been filled. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

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Additional information:

Note:

• 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.
  
  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), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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. (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 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.

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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.