Food Services Supervisor

Ministry of the Solicitor General; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government correctional facility in Thunder Bay is seeking a Food Services Supervisor to oversee all aspects of food service, manage a team, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates must have a Journeyman Chef's Certificate and experience in volume cooking. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $40.47, with benefits including a pensions plan and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flexible learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in volume cooking and management.
• Knowledge of different diets and compliance with safety standards.
• Ability to manage staff and oversee food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate the full food service program.
• Administer the food services budget and manage supplies.
• Supervise staff and maintain food preparation standards.

Skills

Volume cooking methods

Food safety practices

Menu planning

Food costing

Nutrition

Compliance with health and safety standards

Problem-solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Journeyman Chef's Certificate

Job description

Overview

Food Services Supervisor

Location: Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division: Thunder Bay Correctional Centre

City: Thunder Bay

Job term: 1 Permanent

Job code: C Food Services (13Ofs) (COR)

Salary: $40.47 Per hour

Apply By: Wednesday, September 17, : 59 pm EDT

Job status: Open

Language: English

Posting details: 1 English Permanent

Work hours: Schedule 6

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Additional information: See below for security checks and requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate the full food service program
• Administer the food services budget and manage supply requisition
• Inspect, operate, and maintain industrial kitchen equipment
• Provide supervision and training to staff and inmate helpers
• Ensure adherence to proper food preparation standards
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and inventory
• Ensure prompt response to food service and safety issues

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Journeyman Chef's Certificate as issued by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, or sufficient acceptable experience in volume cooking.

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and experience with volume cooking methods and procedures, food safety practices, menu planning, food costing, nutrition
• Proper preparation and sanitation techniques
• Various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• Compliance with health and safety legislative and organizational standards and maintain the safety / security of the work area

Supervisory and Group Leadership Experience

• Oversee a large-scale food service administration
• Coordinate work schedules, evaluate performance, and support a team environment
• Forecast supply requirements, order supplies, maintain inventory and maintain cost controls
• Instruct, train, and provide direction to staff and inmate helpers

Other Skills

• Problem-solving skills in order to ensure compliance with standards of food preparation, storage techniques and sanitation
• Basic knowledge of computers to input and track data, record equipment problems, and order supplies and equipment

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

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
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes :

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Security and checks

Note: About security checks :

• A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position\'s responsibilities.
• If a check is needed and you\'ve lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you\'ll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply :

You must apply online.

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Language requirements and assessment :

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Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation :

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