Food Service Helper & Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada : Ontario Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency in Ontario is seeking Food Distribution Helpers and Cook's Helpers to support meal preparation in correctional facilities. Successful candidates will handle food distribution, maintain equipment, and assist in kitchen operations. Positions offer competitive pay with various allowances and benefits, including generous leave options and opportunities for early retirement. Applicants should have a completed secondary education and relevant experience in food services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement

Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting.
• Experience in meal preparation and short-order cooking.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain food preparation equipment, assist with ordering and distributing food.
• Assist in meal preparation, distribution, and ensure portion control.

Skills

Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Safety oriented

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Education

Successful completion of three years of secondary school

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Job description

Overview

Food Service Helper & Cook's Helper at Correctional Service Canada: Ontario Region

Reference number : PEN25J-152696-000039

Selection process number : 2025-PEN-EA-ONT-195100 Correctional Service Canada - Technical Services and Facilities Branch

Locations: Campbellford (Ontario), Gravenhurst (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), Kitchener (Ontario), Eastern Ontario - Other locations (Ontario)

Positions : Food Distribution Helper (GS-FOS-02) & Cook's Helper (GS-FOS-03)

Salary : From $22.32 to $28.39 per hour, plus allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

Closing date : 25 June 2025 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

Join our dynamic team at Correctional Service Canada (CSC) within the Technical Services and Facilities Branch. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for the positions of Food Distribution Helper and Cook's Helper. These roles support our mission to create a safe and productive environment within our correctional complexes.

Position titles

Food Distribution Helper (GS-FOS-02) & Cook's Helper (GS-FOS-03)

Key responsibilities

1. Food Distribution Helper: clean and maintain food preparation equipment, assist with ordering, receiving, and distributing food products; manage inventory and storeroom security; support Point of Sales (POS) systems; maintain storage areas; provide on-the-job safety training; report equipment issues; adhere to security and fire safety protocols.
2. Cook's Helper: assist in meal preparation, distribution, and short-order cooking; ensure portion control and adherence to recipes; manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of groceries; maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment; train offenders in food service operations, safety protocols, and hygiene practices to enhance employability.

What CSC will offer you

• Competitive compensation plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime, and commuting where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefit program (healthcare, dental, vision; post-retirement eligibility for Public Service Health Care Plan).
• Retirement benefits: eligible for early retirement at age 50 after 10 years of service within a CSC institution.
• Generous leave: 3 weeks of paid vacation, up to 6 weeks; 12 paid statutory holidays; additional leave benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements: opportunities for income-averaging leave subject to operational needs.

Make a significant impact in a mission-driven team, contributing to the safety and sustainability of CSC. Apply now to be part of our critical work.

Application process

The application process has been simplified:

1. Submit your updated CV.
2. Answer a few YES or NO questions so your application can be referred to hiring managers for all positions that match your skills, experience, and locations you are willing to work.

If you need assistance, contact [e-mail] and include the process number (2025-PEN-EA-ONT-195100) in the subject line.

Intent of the process

The qualified pool may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Ontario Region. Specific locations include Bath, Campbellford, Gravenhurst, Kingston and Kitchener.

Please specify exact location(s) in your application.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined.

Information you must provide

Your résumé: ensure it is up to date and includes education/certifications and relevant experience. The assessment board will review qualifications; if matched, you will be contacted for further information or assessment.

Education and language requirements

English essential | Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Education (ED1) Applies to both positions: Food Distribution Helper & Cook's Helper

• Successful completion of three years of secondary school, or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience (EX1) — Cook's Helper position

Experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting, including meal preparation and distribution of short-order cooking.

Competencies

• C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
• C2: Thinking things through
• C3: Working effectively with others
• C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• C5: Safety oriented
• C6: Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Operational requirements

• Willingness to work overtime on short notice
• Willingness to work shift work (evenings, weekends, statutory holidays)
• Willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability status

Other information

Equity and inclusivity: selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to support employment equity objectives, diversity, and inclusion.

Definitions

Glossary of Terms :

• Accommodation: Measures that remove obstacles in the testing process without modifying the qualifications evaluated.
• Pool of Qualified Candidates: A group of candidates deemed qualified in a selection process.
• Tenure: The period of employment, Indeterminate (permanent) or Term (specified).
• Casual Worker: Hired for specified periods not exceeding 90 working days in one calendar year.

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