Food Services Officer - OPS

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

Are you an experienced cook ready to apply your skills in a large-volume cooking operation? If so, bring your culinary expertise to this position at the Quinte Detention Centre with the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Please note:

• This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate helpers

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What can I expect to do in this role?

• Ensure the efficient, economical production of meals on an assigned shift
• Ensure meals are prepared to accepted standards, on time, and cleanliness, safety and security are maintained in the kitchen
• Prepare a wide variety of foods including complete meals, restricted diets, salads, snacks, and beverages through standard volume cooking and baking methods, portion control, presentation and service
• Assist in maintaining a daily food item inventory of supplies for pre-determined menus and making alterations or substitutions as required
• Orient and provide instruction and direction to kitchen inmate helpers

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a Cook's certificate issued by appropriate Ministry or demonstrated equivalent acceptable experience in volume cooking

Food Services Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of volume cooking/baking methods and safety principles
• You can prepare and assemble a high volume of meals
• You have knowledge and experience with various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• You have knowledge of food safety practices
• You have knowledge of health and safety practices and standards
• 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 work with staff, inmate helpers, and service providers to address issues
• You have team leadership skills to provide instruction and direction to kitchen helpers and inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness and appraise performance
• 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