COOK'S HELPER (CASUAL CONTRACT (90 DAYS PER YEAR))

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Please submit:

- A cover letter;
- a resume;
- A contact information for 2 references.

When submitting your application, you MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet the qualifications required. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT SUFFICIENT to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME.

Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Please indicate your availability date in your application. We have an immediate need to staff positions of " Cook’s Helper ". Successful applicants can expect to begin working as soon as all of the conditions are met.

Duties

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, resourceful, able to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and who enjoys daily challenges. The main tasks related to the position are:

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.

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

Work environment

Institutional kitchen in a carceral environment.

Intent of the process

This process is for casual employment only which is a temporary employment
of 90 workings days or less in a calendar year.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 2 references.

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 an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

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

Experience in the preparation and distribution of short order cooking.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

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

Knowledge of preparation and food handling procedures.

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements, hygiene and sanitation practices.

Knowledge of safe lifting and carrying techniques.

ABILITIES:

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations accurately.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to provide training.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Work in a team.

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).

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Reliability status.

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Your application for employment must be submitted online. Job applications sent by other means such as: mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.