Apply By: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:59 pm EDT

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Amended - Cook (On-Call)

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

3 Temporary (irregularly scheduled, up to 6 months with possible extension)

Job Code:

C50214 - Cook 2 (COR)

Salary:

$23.33 - $25.22 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

198954

Are you an experienced food service professional? If so, consider bringing your culinary expertise to the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre where you will prepare, cook, and serve meals to inmates.

Please note:
• These positions are irregularly scheduled, on-call working 0 to 40 hours per week, with no guaranteed minimum shifts per week. The average amount of hours is typically 12-24 hours per week.
• The incumbent will be required to unload large deliveries and lift materials up to 30 kilograms/65 pounds

Amendment: posting closing date extended to June 14.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:
• Provide team leadership within the cooking operation for the correctional institution
• Prepare and assemble meals
• Maintain an inventory of supplies
• Transport supplies to the kitchen from storage areas
• Unload supplies and inventory from delivery truck using a pallet jack
• Ensure the safety and security of staff and equipment
• Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a Journeyman Chef's Certificate as issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or sufficient equivalent experience in volume cooking
• Ability to work shift work, weekends, and holidays

Food Services Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of volume cooking/baking methods and procedures
• You have experience with food preparation and storage procedures/methods
• You have knowledge of portion control standards
• You have experience preparing a variety of foods and restricted diets
• You know food safety practices and proper use of kitchen equipment
• You understand and can apply health and safety practices and standards (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Public Health Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Sanitation Code for Canada's Food Industry, etc.)
• You have demonstrated ability to understand and follow organizational policies/protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional policies and maintain safety and security of kitchen

Communication and Team Leadership Skills

• You can provide instruction and direction in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness
• You have demonstrated tact and diplomacy to work with ministry staff and service providers to address issues
• You have written communication skills to prepare various reports

Other Essential Skills

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve equipment/appliance malfunctions, supply shortage, sanitation and hygiene control, and food service issues
• You have basic computer skills to input, track and record data

Additional Information:

Address:

3 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 800, Great Northern Road, Sault Ste Marie, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

4-7

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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.

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division 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.

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.
Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and may be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

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.

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 14, 2023 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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