Food Services Short-Term Staffing (On-Call Contracts)

Do you have volume cooking experience and culinary training? If so, the Ministry of the Solicitor General is looking for you to join one of our adult correctional facilities across Ontario to prepare, cook, and assemble standard and special diet meals in an institutional kitchen.

We have an on-going need to recruit for short term, on-call contracts of less than 6 months in duration based on operational needs. If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below, CLICK HERE to submit an application (no resume or cover letter is required).

Opportunities may be available in the following cities: Stratford, Maidstone, Napanee, Ottawa, Brockville, Lindsay, Penetanguishene, Sudbury, North Bay, Fort Frances, Monteith, Thunder Bay, Kenora and Sault Ste Marie. In your application, please specify the city (or cities) you are interested to work in.

Please note:
• These positions are on-call working 0 to 40 hours per week, and may include weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements and with no minimum guaranteed number of hours per week
• Position will require you to supervise and provide direction to inmate workers

This is a continuous posting based on operational need. This posting may be extended but could close at any time without notice.

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 theOPS 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 application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?
Based on your training, qualifications, experience, and geographic preferences, you may be contacted for either a Food Services Officer (Cook) in one of our Conventional Kitchens or a Food Services Helper (Cook Assistant) in one of our Cook-Chill Operations.

Food Services Officer (Cook) working in one of our conventional kitchens ($23.33 – $25.22 per hour)
(Located in Stratford, Napanee, North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, Thunder Bay, Kenora, Monteith, Fort Frances)

• Prepare and assemble a wide variety of food, including complete meals, restricted diets, salads, snacks and beverages in a large correctional institution
• Oversee proper handling as well as timely production and service of meals
• Ensure proper storage, preparation, and portion control standards are met
• Provide direction and instructions to inmate workers
• Maintain an inventory of supplies
• Ensure the safety and security of the work space, staff, and equipment
• Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area
• Other duties as assigned

Food Services Helper (Cook Assistant) working in one of our cook-chill kitchens ($22.22 – $23.89 per hour)
(Located in Maidstone, Ottawa, Brockville, Lindsay, Penetanguishene)

• Assist staff with the rethermalization for meal services set-up and delivery
• Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen
• Follow guidelines of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program in the receipt, preparation, storage, assembly and distribution of food items
• Supervise and instruct inmate workers including writing reports
• Ensure the safety and security of the work space, staff, and equipment
• Perform receiving duties as required
• Supervise and ensure cleanliness of ware washing area
• Other duties as assigned

If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below, CLICK HERE to submit an application. (no resume or cover letter is required)

How do I qualify?
Specialized Experience and Skills
• You have training and experience in volume cooking and baking
• You have experience preparing various types of diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• You are knowledgeable in food safety practices as well as workplace health and safety regulations
• You can understand and follow organizational policies and protocols
• You have communication, teamwork, and group leadership skills
• You have problem-solving skills

TO APPLY
If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above, CLICK HERE to submit an application (no resume or cover letter is required).