Food Service Helper

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff a large number of vacancies with different language requirements and tenures (indeterminate, seasonal indeterminate, term, etc.). The intent of this process is to hire motivated employees who are looking to join a dynamic team!

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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, commercial or industrial food services operation.
• Experience in operating a personal computer using MS Office Suite applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in handling cash, and operating a Point of Sale Terminal (POST).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative and Non-Imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Note: Other possible language requirements and profiles may be established as positions become available.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage; sanitation and safety practices related to a food service operation.
• Knowledge of food services equipment and operation.

Competencies:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect – This competency includes the element of Discretion.
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Ability:

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Education:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

• Certification in a recognized field such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), health hygiene or safety.

Experience:

• Experience in working in a military establishment.
• Experience in serving in a formal military dining environment.
• Experience in working with limited supervision.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 kg in accordance with general safety practices.
• Ability to work in all 5 CDSB Gagetown locations (such as H-33 and Argonaut).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must wear approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Must adhere to the Food Safety Code of Practice.
• 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

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates 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.

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

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

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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