General Help Full Time at Vancouver Island Regional Correction Center

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Victoria; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a General Help role to support meal preparation and distribution within a correctional center. You will handle washing, cutting, cooking, portioning, and loading meal service carts while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, a Food Safe Level 1 certificate, and strong English communication. Physical ability, good hygiene, and teamwork are essential, with AI screening possibly used during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education/experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables per schedule.
• Prepare, cook or pan food as per prep schedule.
• Measure ingredients for the production area.
• Store food following safety procedures and dating.
• Portion meals and dietary trays as per schedule.
• Load and deliver meal service carts to pods; collect as needed.
• Perform general cleaning and maintain tidy storage areas.
• Operate equipment safely and follow hygiene practices.
• Follow management instructions and adapt as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Food Safe Level 1

Job description

How you will make an impact:

You will complete a variety of duties in the preparation and distribution of meals to service units as per the requirements of that Correctional Center along with sanitation and cleaning tasks.

As a General Help you will:

• Wash, peel, and cut of fruits and vegetables per the preparation schedule.
• Prepare, cook or pan food as per prep schedule
• Count, weigh and measure ingredients for assigned food production area
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures
• Portion meal trays and special diet trays as per meal schedule
• Load, deliver, collect and unload meal service carts to the pods
• Perform general cleaning duties including carts, trolleys, dishes and pots.
• Maintain storage areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Work efficiently and handle all equipment and products safely.
• Perform other duties during off-service hours as required.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management in a suitable timeframe

About you:

• Grade 12, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Must pass and maintain a clean criminal record
• Possess a Food Safe level 1 certificate or provincial equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal in the English language
• Physical ability to perform all job-related tasks
• Ability to operate all related equipment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• Must practice good personal hygiene
• Must be able to effectively give and receive instructions

The hourly wage rate for this position is $19.76. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.