The Ontario Police College (OPC) is committed to advancing the safety of Ontario's diverse communities by setting evidence-based standards for police training, education and assessment of learning. Consider this dynamic opportunity to join OPC in the role of Food Services Assistant, where you will assist in the preparation and serving of food in an institutional setting.
*Please note that these are irregularly scheduled, on-call positions working from 0 to 40 hours per week.
About the job
As the Food Services Assistant at the Ontario Police College, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for feeding and supporting the daily routines of staff and students. While interacting with students, recruits, and staff you'll be working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment where no two days are the same.
In this role, you will:
• Perform cleaning services for all dining rooms, serving areas, furniture and associated equipment
• Prepare dining room for serving meals (three times daily)
• Wash and prepare vegetables, cutting food items into individual portions
• Assist in the preparation and serving of food, and clean-up after special functions
• Operate the dishwasher to clean all dishes and cutlery as well as replacing clean dishes on shelves and cutlery in receptacles
To learn more about the role, the Ontario Public Service and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on, December 9, at 1:00pm.
Please register . Attendance is optional and will have no influence on the screening and selection process.
This information session will also cover the roles and responsibilities of these additional food services roles within the Ontario Police College:
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Lead Hand, Food Services -
Shift Cook
What you bring to the team
Food Preparation Knowledge and Skills
You have knowledge or experience in:
• preparing and serving food within a large scale food services operation
• using various kitchen equipment to prepare food as well as cleaning equipment/products to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining rooms, and serving areas
• food safety practices and health and safety standards (such as WHMIS)
Communication Skills
You are able to:
• effectively and courteously serve staff and students at meal time
• assist other staff in preparing and serving food
• participate in clean-up after special functions
• interact with students, recruits, and staff to address and rectify complaints or issues related food services
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You can:
• follow directions and ensure adherence to established standards
• follow guidelines on determining the appropriate serving/portion of food
• maintain an adequate supply of food on the steam counter during meals
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 we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
Working as a Food Services Assistant at the Ontario Police College is highly rewarding for several reasons:
• You will practice a wide range of skills
• You will play a meaningful role by fueling staff and students
• The unconventional setting challenges you to adapt and grow professionally, enhancing your skills and abilities
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment