Food Services Officer (Irregularly Scheduled, On-Call)

Apply By: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Job ID: 249098 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: North Bay Jail City: North Bay Position(s) language: English Job term: 2 Temporary irregularly scheduled, on-call contract for up to 6 months, with possibility of extension Job code: C50214 - Cook 2 (COR) Salary: $25.62 - $27.70 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Accessibility support.

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 North Bay 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 an Custodial Responsibility Allowance)

About the job

- Prepare, cook and serve meals for an offender population of approximately 220 and staff on an assigned shift
- Check temperatures and ensure equipment is functioning properly
- Ensure safety and security of the kitchen
- Maintain an inventory of supplies
- Maintain proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- 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 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 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's Human Rights Code and 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

- A career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- A comprehensive compensation and perks package
- Base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- A modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information: Apply by: Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details

- 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 2550 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 4-7

Category: Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Note

- About 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.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These seats may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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