Cook (Casual, On-call) Job at Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General
Are you an experienced food service professional ready to apply your skills in a large volume cooking operation? If so, bring your culinary expertise to this position at the Thunder Bay Jail with the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Please note:
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?
Mandatory
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Please note:
- These positions are irregularly scheduled, on-call working from 0 to 40 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum amount of hours per week
- The Thunder Bay Jail is located at: 285 MacDougall Street, Thunder Bay (Please click on address link for a map of where the jail is located)
- This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate helpers (and will be eligible for an Custodial Responsibility Allowance)
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?
- Prepare, cook and serve meals for an offender population of approximately 132 and staff on an assigned shift
- Train, instruct, and supervise offender helpers
- Check temperatures and ensure equipment is functioning properly
- Ensure safety and security of the kitchen
- Maintain an inventory of supplies
- Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area
Mandatory
- You have a Journeyman Chef's Certificate as issued by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, or sufficient acceptable experience in volume cooking
- You have a valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate or the ability to obtain
- You have knowledge of general and 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
- You can provide instruction and direction to kitchen helpers and inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness and appraise performance
- You have demonstrated tact and diplomacy to work with staff, inmate helpers, and service providers to address issues
- You have written communication skills to prepare various reports
- You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve workplace hazards, equipment malfunctions, and food service issues
- You have basic computer skills to input, track and record data
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.