Cook's 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

The application process includes screening questions that will be used as part of the assessment. As such, it is imperative that candidates adequately complete the screening questionnaire.

Work environment

Working in a correctional institutional environment with offenders and staff members.

Provision of assistance in the preparation, distribution and service of meals and preparation and distribution of groceries to offenders in an institution of the Correctional Service of Canada or a Regional Food Production Centre (RFPC).

Training of offenders in the area of Food Services to improve their employability skills and behaviours.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process will be to create a pool of qualified candidates from which future indeterminate and/or specified period vacancies may be filled. This process may be used to staff similar positions in the Pacific Region.

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 of secondary school or employer- approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting

Experience in short order cooking

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of food preparation and service techniques (e.g. portion control, measuring ingredients, operating kitchen equipment etc.)

Knowledge of food receiving and storing procedures such as First in First out (FIFO)

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures within food services

Knowledge of proper food handling and storage practices

Knowledge of personal hygiene and kitchen sanitation practices in food services

ABILITIES

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations accurately

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to provide on the job training

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 kg in accordance with general safety practices

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships

Judgment

Dependability

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma

Possession of a valid recognized Safe Food Handling Program certification

Professional Culinary Art diploma

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with cash register or Point of sale system

Experience working in a correctional environment (institutional or community office)

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to work overtime on short notice

Willingness to work shift work (evening, weekends, statutory holidays)

Willingness to work with federally incarcerated offenders

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

Please ensure that you read all points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process.

1. Your responses to the application questions must demonstrate how you meet the essential EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE qualifications. 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 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.

COMMUNICATION

2. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?

3. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below
• You will be asked to submit your résumé; and,
• You will be asked to respond to questions regarding your education and experience.
If you are unable to submit your application online or prefer to submit your resume by email please send your resume directly to the following email address:



• specify the selection process in the subject line (2019-PEN-EA-PAC-158273); and,

Please include in your résumé and a description of the following information:

• Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer- approved alternatives.
• Recent experience working in food services within a commercial or institutional setting.
• Experience in short order cooking
• The locations at which you wish to work

Additional information required may be sought by assessment board during the assessment process.

Please clearly identify in your application, the locations listed in this advertisement where you are willing to work.

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

4. You will be required to provide proof of your educational credentials.

5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

6. The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/informationcandidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement. For general information when applying on a selection process, visit
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html .

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.