Food Service Assistant Supervisor

Important messages

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE…

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. If you do not have Internet access, you may call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or TTY 1-800-926-9105 for information on the nearest public Internet access locations.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment, acting or casual basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

- Successful completion of two years secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in food handling practices and techniques in an institutional food services operation.

- Experience in operating a personal computer using at least two of the following MS Office Suite applications: Excel, Word or Outlook.

- Experience in at least two of the following: working with cash sales, deposits, or standing advances.

- Experience supervising a food services work team, including experience in at least two of the following: producing shift schedules, monitoring timesheets or preparing performance evaluations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene principles and procedures related to a food service operation.

- Knowledge of safety and accident prevention practices related to a food service operation.

- Knowledge of formal table services and dining room operations.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

- Ability to apply the operational collective agreement.

- Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.

- Ability to supervise staff, including planning, prioritizing and delegating work.

- Ability to resolve operating difficulties with a Point of Sale Terminal (POST).

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effective orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Client service oriented

- Judgment

- Dependability

- Leadership

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

This selection process may be used to increase representation of designated Employment Equity groups: aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 Kg in accordance with general safety practices.
- Requirement to adhere to the Food Safety Code of Practice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Wear approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment as required.
- Willing and able to work shifts as required.
- Willing and able to work weekends as required.
- Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Other information

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and
results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

Proof of citizenship must be submitted at the interview.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening and / or assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.