Food Services Officer (Cook)

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service is seeking a Cook 2 (COR) for the Fort Frances Jail to prepare meals for inmates in a high-volume environment on an on-call basis.

This temporary position offers 0–40 hours per week, with potential extension, and requires a Cook certificate or equivalent plus First Aid/Heartsaver.

You will lead inmate helpers, ensure safety and sanitation, and adhere to menus and food safety standards in line with OHSA and WHMIS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general and volume cooking/baking methods.
• Experience with food preparation, storage, and portion control.
• Ability to prepare various foods and restricted diets.
• Familiarity with food safety practices and kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of health and safety standards (OHSA, WHMIS, Public Health Act).
• Ability to follow workplace policies to ensure kitchen safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently produce meals during your shift.
• Ensure meals meet standards, follow menus, and are served on time.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security.
• Prepare a variety of foods using standard cooking methods.
• Guide and support inmate helpers.

Skills

General cooking knowledge

Volume cooking methods

Food preparation

Dietary preparation

Food safety practices

OHSA/WHMIS knowledge

Workplace policy compliance

Basic computer skills

Team leadership

Education

Cook's certificate or demonstrated equivalent

First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate

Job description

1 Temporary irregularly scheduled, on-call contract for up to 6 months, with possibility of extension

C50214 - Cook 2 (COR)

$25.62 - $27.70 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a seasoned food service professional eager to showcase your culinary skills in a high-volume environment?
Join us at the Fort Frances Jail and make a difference with your expertise.

Please note:

• This position requires you to work on an on-call basis. The hours of work are 0 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements and with no guaranteed hours.
• This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate workers (and will be eligible for a Custodial Responsibility Allowance)

Please note: Fort Frances is a community rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It is located 1,693 km from Toronto

About the job

Our dedicated food service team and play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for inmates while ensuring the kitchen remains safe and spotless.

Discover more about our work locations and opportunities by clicking Opportunity Overview . Although the meal schedule is consistent, our menus are diverse and tailored to meet various dietary needs.

As a valued member of our Food Service Team, you will:

• Efficiently produce meals during your shift
• Ensure meals meet standards, follow menus, and are served on time
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security
• Prepare a variety of foods using standard cooking methods
• Guide and support inmate helpers

Mandatory requirements

You currently hold these certifications (or can complete or renew them upon hire):

• A Cook's certificate issued by appropriate Ministry or demonstrated equivalent acceptable experience in volume cooking
• A Valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate

Food Services Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of general and volume cooking/baking methods
• Experience with food preparation, storage, and portion control
• Ability to prepare various foods and restricted diets
• Familiarity with food safety practices and kitchen equipment
• Understanding of health and safety standards (e.g., OHSA, WHMIS, Public Health Act)
• Ability to follow workplace policies to ensure kitchen safety and security

Communication and Team Leadership Skills

• Guide inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness, and evaluate their performance
• Use tact and diplomacy to collaborate with ministry staff, inmate helpers, and service providers
• Prepare reports with strong written communication skills

Other Essential Skills

• Analyze and resolve equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, and food service issues
• Use basic computer skills to input, track, and record data

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.