Ministry of the Solicitor General are looking for a Food Services Officer! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Are you an experienced food service professional ready to apply your skills in a large volume cooking operation? If so, bring your culinary expertise to this position at the Kenora Jail with the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Please note:
- This position is irregularly scheduled, on-call working from 0 to 40 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum amount of hours per week
- This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate helpers (and will be eligible for a Custodial Responsibility Allowance)
Employer Name: Ministry of the Solicitor General
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Hours of Work: 1 Temporary (irregular, on-call up to 6 months with possible extension)
Job Type: Various Hours
Wages: $25.62 - $27.70 Per Hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals for an offender population of approximately 132 and staff on an assigned shift
- Train, instruct, and supervise offender helpers
- Check temperatures and ensure equipment is functioning properly
- Ensure the safety and security of the kitchen
- Maintain an inventory of supplies
- Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting: Mandatory
- You have a Journeyman Chef’s Certificate as issued by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, or sufficient acceptable experience in volume cooking
- You have a valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate or the ability to obtain
Food Services Knowledge and Skills
- You have knowledge of general and volume cooking/baking methods and procedures
- You have experience with food preparation and storage procedures/methods
- You have knowledge of portion control standards
- You have experience preparing a variety of foods and restricted diets
- You know food safety practices and proper use of kitchen equipment
- You understand and can apply health and safety practices and standards (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Public Health Act, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Sanitation Code for Canada’s Food Industry, etc.)
- You have demonstrated ability to understand and follow organizational policies/protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional policies and maintain safety and security of the kitchen
Communication Skills
- You can provide instruction and direction to kitchen helpers and inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness and appraise performance
- You have demonstrated tact and diplomacy to work with staff, inmate helpers, and service providers to address issues
- You have written communication skills to prepare various reports
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve workplace hazards, equipment malfunctions, and food service issues
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Applications are ONLY accepted online via this link:
https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=232875
Email and Fax submissions will not be accepted.
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
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- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. The recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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