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

Employment and Social Development Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal employment agency is looking for Food Distribution Helpers and Cook's Helpers in Ontario, including Kitchener. Successful candidates will assist with food preparation, distribution, and maintain cooking equipment. Applicants should have effective communication skills and a background in institutional food services is preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for additional leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Program including healthcare, dental & vision care

Retirement benefits

Generous leave including paid vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in food services within a commercial or institutional setting is required for Cook's Helper.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in meal preparation, distribution, and short-order cooking.

Skills

Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Integrity and respect

Safety oriented

Initiative and action-oriented

Ability to work with others

Education

Three years of secondary school or acceptable combination

Tools

Point of Sales (POS) systems

Job description

Overview

Food Distribution Helper and Cook's Helper positions at Correctional Service Canada (CSC) - Ontario Region. Reference number: PEN25J-152696-000039. Selection process number: 2025-PEN-EA-ONT-195100. CSC - Technical Services and Facilities Branch. Locations include Campbellford, Gravenhurst, Kingston, Kitchener, and Eastern Ontario - Other locations.

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

Key Responsibilities

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, and maintain storage areas. Provide on-the-job safety training, report equipment issues, and adhere to security and fire safety protocols.

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: total package plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime and commuting assistance where applicable.

Comprehensive Benefit Program: healthcare, dental & vision care, and post-retirement eligibility for the 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: starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, up to 6 weeks, plus 12 paid statutory holidays and additional leave benefits.

Flexible Work Arrangements: opportunities for income-averaging leave for extended periods, subject to operational needs.

Eligibility and How to Apply

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

Apply online. The application process has been simplified. You need to submit an updated CV and answer a few YES/NO questions so your application can be referred to the hiring managers for all positions that match your skills and locations.

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

Note: The candidate qualified pool may be used to staff similar positions, permanent or temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Ontario Region. Locations include Bath, Campbellford, Gravenhurst, Kingston, and Kitchener.

Information you must provide: ensure your resume is up to date with education/certifications and experience. The assessment board will review qualifications. If matched, you will be contacted for further information or assessment.

Education and Experience: For Food Distribution Helper & Cook\'s Helper, three years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience. Cook\'s Helper also requires experience in food services within a commercial or institutional setting.

Competencies: Integrity and respect; Thinking things through; Working effectively with others; Showing initiative and being action-oriented; Safety oriented; Effective communication skills (oral and written).

• Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that enables understanding and clear exchange of ideas, including active listening.

Operational requirements: willingness to work overtime on short notice; willingness to work shift work (evening, weekends, statutory holidays); willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders.

Conditions of employment: Security — Reliability status.

Organizational needs: to support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information: Front Line Recruitment (GL / GS positions) J-18808-Ljbffr