Food Services Helper

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Bring your knowledge and skills in food preparation and safety to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Toronto South Detention Centre, where you will assist with large volume food production for the institution.

PLEASE NOTE:
• This position supervises inmate helpers for majority of working time and will be eligible for Custodial Responsibility Allowance
• This position requires the incumbent to work in a cold environment on a regular basis in order to perform tasks in walk-in freezers as well as use refrigerators
• This position is casual/on-call working 0 to 40 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum amount of hours (including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements)

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About the job

• Assist in the production and service of cold and hot regular and diet trays
• Ensure food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure cleanliness, safety and security are maintained at all times
• Assist in training staff and supervising inmate helpers

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must possess current First Aid and Heartsaver Certificates (or the ability to obtain)
• You have a valid Food Handler's Certificate

Food Services Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience with cook-chill/retherm safety principles as well as standard cooking and food preparation/storage procedures and methods
• You can assist in the preparation of a variety of foods, volume meals, and restricted diets
• You have knowledge of food safety practices
• You are experienced in the proper use of kitchen equipment and tools
• You can follow health and safety standards and practices (i.e. Public Health Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Sanitation Code for Canada's Food Industry, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS))
• You have demonstrated ability to understand and comply with corporate policies and protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional security practices and procedures

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can use tact and diplomacy to interact with staff and inmate helpers
• You are able to supervise inmates in close quarters and evaluate performance
• You have written communication skills and basic computer skills to prepare reports on inmate behaviour and performance

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can recognize hazards and shortages of food supplies and report to supervisor
• You can observe and report any potential problems in food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control

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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.