Team Lead, Food Services at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

Ministry: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch Position Title: Team Lead, Food Services Duration: Seasonal position Seasonal status recurring September - June Location: 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON Compensation Group: OPSEU Salary: $889.93 pw - $959.53 pw*Position Status: Open Job Code: 50217 Cook 3 Schedule: 4-7 Category: Institutional and Health Care Job ID: 71311 (PSB14-143)The Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch, Milton Campus (Ernest CDrury for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School), operates school/residential programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.What can I expect to do in this role: Coordinate and supervise meal preparation, with the assistance of Cooks and Food Service Helpers for students, staff, volunteers and guests in a day/residential setting; Supervise and instruct cooks and food services helpers in general cooking, baking techniques, observing their food preparation and demonstrating techniques; Adhere to established work schedules, menus and position controls in the preparation of meals; enduring adherence to appropriate standards and practices of food preparation and storage, ensuring security and proper sanitation of kitchen equipment and facility are maintained; Ensuring meals and snacks are in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide and Eat Smart guidelines; Ordering/purchasing supplied and equipment; assist in receipt and storage or replacement supplies, adhering to standard stock rotation principles; Analyze and problem-solve various issues, such as equipment malfunctions, workplace hazards, supply shortages, security and hygiene control; Assists the Food Services Manager in the overall food service operation.How do I qualify:TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of cooking/baking methods and procedures, and standards associated with food preparation, storage, sanitation and safety, and the ability to adhere to those standards; Ability to acquire knowledge related to Food Service manuals, ministry regulations and related legislation; Experience operating commercial/institutional food preparation equipment; Acceptable, responsible experience in volume cooking, preferably in a large volume food environment; Knowledge of food safety practices acquired through recognized training programs, such as Servsafe and National Sanitation Training Program; Ability to work shifts and perform physical work. COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Oral communication skills, tact and diplomacy to orient, instruct subordinate cooks and food service helpers and to communicate with others such as service providers; Written communication skills to prepare reports, document equipment problems, log entries, etc; Basic computer skills to use necessary computer systems within the facility as required; ORGANIZATIONAL, ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: Ability to organize/coordinate kitchen tasks, including the work of others; Analytical and problem solving skills to identify/recognize potential problems such as malfunctioning equipment, workplace hazards, food shortages and security issues, and to manage/report, as appropriate. Additional information:Address: 1 Temporary Seasonal status recurring September June , 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, Enhanced Screening Requirement Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Schedule: 4-7 Category: Education and Training Posted on: Thursday, November 13, 2014 NOTE: In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening checkPlease refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expenseAn enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch, Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the positionThe screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decisionThe details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filledScreening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.



Team Lead, Food Services at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON