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Food Services Helper
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Toronto South Detention Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
C50230 - Helper Food Service (COR)
Salary:
$20.63 - $22.17 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your knowledge and skills in food preparation and safety to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Toronto South Detention Centre, where you will assist with large volume food production for the institution.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• 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
Please note:
• This position supervises inmate helpers. Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-1) applies
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You have a valid Food Handlers or In Good Hands certification prior to commencement of employment
• You have current First Aid and Heartsaver certificates or the ability to obtain them upon employment
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of cook-chill/retherm safety principles, and standard cooking, food preparation and storage methods and procedures
• You have knowledge in food safety practices, and the proper use of kitchen equipment and tools
• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation (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)
Communication Skills
• You can communicate effectively, and use tact and diplomacy when working with ministry staff, inmate helpers and service providers
• You can prepare a variety of reports
Team Leadership Skills
• You can provide instruction and direction to inmate helpers
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You can identify and assess workplace hazards, equipment malfunctions and food services issues
Additional Information:
Address:
- 4 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Enhanced - CPIC, VSS, PIP, Credit Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4-7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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. - C-CL-122298/18(2)
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
