COOK'S HELPER (CASUAL CONTRACT)

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Assessment accommodation

You like teamwork and are you interested in food services? We are looking for kitchen helpers on a casual basis to work on the preparation, distribution and service of meals for inmates in the various institutions of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in the Quebec region. The working days are variable, on day shifts.

How does this process work? Please read below to find out!

Step 1:
Press "Apply Online".
Note: ensure your resume captures the full scope of your experience working in a kitchen environment. You are responsible for demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Step 2:

Your resume is reviewed by the hiring team to determine if you possess the essential qualifications. Only candidates who meet the essential experience qualification will be invited for the next phase of assessment.
Step 3:

You are contacted for an interview. This interview will be to explain the job, work environment, and may be used to confirm/address any of the qualifications listed below. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the work.

Step 4:

If you are selected, you will be contacted to complete the Security screening. Once completed, a letter of offer will be provided.

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 (CSC).

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. We have an immediate need to staff "Cook’s helper" positions. Successful applicants can expect to start working as soon as all conditions are met.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

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.