Apply By:Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11:59 pm EDT2 Temporary (on-call contract, up to 6 months with possible extension)Job code:C50214 - Cook 2 (COR)$25.62 - $27.70 Per hour**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Are you an experienced food service professional? If so, consider bringing your culinary expertise to the Sarnia Jail where you will prepare, cook, and assemble standard and special diet meals in a conventional institutional kitchen.Please note: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.This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate workers (and will be eligible for a Custodial Responsibility Allowance).About the jobIn this role you will:Provide team leadership within the cooking operation for the correctional institutionProvide direction and support to inmate helpersPrepare and assemble mealsMaintain an inventory of suppliesEnsure the safety and security of helpers, staff and equipmentMaintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen areaWhat you bring to the teamMandatory Requirement:You must have: You have a Cook's certificate issued by appropriate Ministry or demonstrated equivalent acceptable experience in volume cooking to be able to complete certificationValid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate or the ability to obtainAbility to work shift work, weekends, and holidaysFood Services Knowledge and SkillsYou have knowledge of volume cooking/baking methods and safety principlesYou can prepare and assemble a high volume of mealsYou have knowledge and experience with various diets (i.E. lifestyle, medical, religious)You have knowledge of food safety practices as well as workplace health and safety standardsYou have demonstrated ability to understand and follow organizational policies/protocols in order to acquire knowledge of institutional policies and maintain a safe and secure kitchenCommunication and Team Leadership SkillsYou can work with staff, inmate helpers,



and service providers to address issuesYou have team leadership skills to provide instruction and direction to kitchen helpers and inmate helpers in cooking methods and kitchen cleanliness and appraise performanceYou have written communication skills to prepare various reportsOther Essential SkillsYou have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve equipment/appliance malfunctions, supply shortage, sanitation and hygiene control, and food service issuesYou have basic computer skills to input, track and record dataDon'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 accessibilityWe 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 's Human Rights Code and theAccessibility 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyWhat we offerThe 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 functionsFlexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programsA comprehensive compensation and benefits packageBase salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progressionTailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and moreA contemporary, friendly and accessible physical work environmentAdditional informationApply by:2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 700 Christina St N, Sarnia, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMSAbout security checks:A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from 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.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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Food Services Officer (On-Call Cook) - $25.6 - $27.7 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sarnia Jail
📍 Winnipeg