Are you a seasoned food service professional eager to showcase your culinary skills in a high-volume environment? Join us at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and make a difference with your expertise.
Please note: This position requires you to work with and provide direction to inmate helpers
The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next 21 months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
These positions will support all three locations of the new campus model institution which comprises of three sites located at:• 2351 Highway 61 South
• 285 MacDougall Street
• 2495 Highway 61 South
Successful candidates will be headquartered at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre New Build site (2495 Highway 61 South) and may be assigned to work at any of the three locations within the Thunder Bay campus.
Candidates may be hired in advance of the planned opening in 2027 to support training and ensure effective operations upon opening.
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This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the rewarding career paths in Corrections and to meet our dedicated team.
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Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Opportunities Event Details Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Thunder Bay Correctional Centre Career Fair Registration Link • Please bring a valid photo ID and Eventbrite confirmation code (electronic or print out)
• You may still attend and register on site that day
• Parking will be paid by Correctional Services (Parking code to be provided upon entry)
About the job
Our dedicated food service team and play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for inmates while ensuring the kitchen remains safe and spotless.
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Opportunity Overview. Although the meal schedule is consistent, our menus are diverse and tailored to meet various dietary needs.
As a valued member of our Food Service Team, you will:
• Efficiently produce meals during your shift
• Ensure meals meet standards, follow menus, and are served on time
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security
• Prepare a variety of foods using standard cooking methods
• Guide and support inmate helpers
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You currently hold these certifications (or can complete or renew them upon hire):
•A Cook's certificate issued by appropriate Ministry or demonstrated equivalent acceptable experience in volume cooking
•A Valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate
Food Services Knowledge and Skills
You have:
• Knowledge of general and volume cooking/baking methods
• Experience with food preparation, storage, and portion control
• Ability to prepare various foods and restricted diets
• Familiarity with food safety practices and kitchen equipment
• Understanding of health and safety standards (e.g., OHSA, WHMIS, Public Health Act)
• Ability to follow workplace policies to ensure kitchen safety and security
Communication and Team Leadership Skills
You can:
• Guide inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness, and evaluate their performance
• Use tact and diplomacy to collaborate with ministry staff, inmate helpers, and service providers
• Prepare reports with strong written communication skills
Other Essential Skills
You can:
• Analyze and resolve equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, and food service issues
•Use basic computer skills to input, track, and record data
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!
What we offer
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
• Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• A range of vacation and leave options
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services