Food Service Helper - Ontario Region

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a Food Service Helper to assist in food preparation, cash register operations, and maintaining cleanliness in food service facilities. Candidates must provide a valid food safety certificate and should demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail. This role may involve overtime, shift work, and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food independently or in a team.
• Operate cash registers to collect charges from clients.
• Assist in receiving and storing food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety procedures

Education

Valid recognized food safety certificate

Job description

Food Service Helper – Department of National Defence (Ontario)

The Department of National Defence (DND) seeks Food Service Helper candidates for immediate vacancies in Kingston, Petawawa, and Trenton. Applications will also be considered for other regional openings during the selection process.

Duties

• Assisting in the preparation of food, independently or as part of a team;
• Operating cash registers/Point of Sale Terminals to collect meal charges from clients;
• Assisting in the receiving, unloading, and storage of food items;
• Cleansing and maintaining food service facilities.

Essential Experience

• Experience working as part of a team (formal or informal, e.g., work, volunteer, school, sports, family business).

Asset Experience

• Experience working in a food service environment;
• Experience in food preparation, storage, sanitation or food safety practices;
• Experience operating a Point of Sale Terminal (POST) or performing cashier duties;
• Experience in supervision;
• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Asset Occupational Certification

• Valid recognized food safety certificate appropriate to the location of the position.

Language Requirements

• English Essential
• Bilingual imperative – B/--B
• Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Competencies

• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking through tasks carefully;
• Working effectively with others;
• Dependability.

Abilities

• Ability to follow food safety procedures;
• Ability to consistently demonstrate attention to detail.

Operational Requirements

• Willing and able to work overtime and on short notice;
• Willing and able to do shift work, including weekends and holidays;
• Willing and able to lift, push, pull and carry 20 kilograms;
• Willing and able to stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Willing and able to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations;
• Willing and able to complete a valid food safety program (based on location of the position).

Information You Must Provide

• Résumé;
• Clear explanation of how you meet the essential qualifications above;
• Valid email address that is functional at all times;
• Self‑declaration of any employment equity group(s) you belong to.

E‑Employment Equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects Canada’s population. Candidates may self‑declare belonging to designated groups (Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women). Preference may be given to veterans and Canadian citizens or permanent residents, barring special exceptions.

Selection Process

• 24-DND-EA-NAST-527478-2 (Pacific)
• 24-DND-EA-NAST-527476-2 (Eastern)
• 24-DND-EA-NAST-527473-2 (Atlantic)
• 24-DND-EA-NAST-527475-2 (Prairies)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-538497-1 (National Capital Region)
• 25-DND-EA-NAST-538494-1 (Borden)

All applications will be reviewed electronically through the GC Jobs online portal. Candidates who are selected will be contacted for further assessment or to discuss available positions that match their qualifications.