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#Food Services Helper (Irregular/On-Call)

Job ID:

242531

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Maplehurst Correctional Complex

City:

Milton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary on-call positions, up to 6 months, with possible extension

Job code:

C50230 - Helper Food Service (COR)

Salary:

$24.40 - $26.23 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Showcase your experience working in a large, fast-paced food service operation!

Consider this dynamic opportunity to showcase your food service skills and expertise as a Food Service Helper, at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex with the Ministry of the Solicitor General. We look forward to welcoming dedicatedFood Service Helperswho will prepare meals and keep the kitchen safe and clean. Make a real impact in arewarding environmentevery day!

Please note:

• This position supervises inmate workers for the majority of working time and will be eligible for the Custodial Responsibility Allowance

• This position requires you to work on an on-call basis. The hours of work are 0 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements and with no guaranteed hours.

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To learn more about the role, the Ontario Public Service and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on Friday, March 27th, at 12:00pm. Please register. Attendance is optional and will have no influence on the screening and selection process.

##About the job

As part of the food service team, you will help prepare meals for inmates and keep the kitchen safe and clean. The meal schedule is routine, but the menus are diverse and customized to dietary needs. Each shift may bring something a little different! In this role you can expect to:

• Ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates
• Support the cook-chill or re-thermalization of food
• Maintain and sanitize the kitchen and equipment
• Keep track of and safely store ingredients, equipment, and dishware
• Coordinate the delivery of meals
• Receive and complete documents for incoming goods and equipment
• Guide and support inmate helpers

##What you bring to the team

###Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid Food Handler Certificate (either currently OR previously certified and can obtain re-certification upon hire)
• You have a current First Aid and Heartsaver Certificates OR ability to obtain certification upon hire

###Food Services Knowledge and Experience

You have:

• experience using kitchen equipment and tools to prepare snacks and meals
• knowledge of various diets (i.e. lifestyle, medical, religious)
• experience with cook-chill/re-thermalization safety methods as well as volume cooking
• experience following food, health and safety standards and practices
• the ability to understand and follow policies and protocols
• the ability to supervise inmate helpers in close quarters and report their conduct (with appropriate training that will be provided)

###Skills

You are able to:

• recognize and correct workplace hazards
• interact with staff as well as supervise and direct inmate helpers
• recognize and report problems (i.e, food quality, sanitation, or hygiene control)
• apply basic computer skills to write and prepare performance reports for offender helpers

##Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

##How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario'sHuman Rights Codeand the*Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.*We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

##What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

##Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4-7

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Note:

-About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence recorddoes not automatically disqualify youfrom the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

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##How to apply:

• 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.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• 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. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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