Food Service Attendant, consider Correctional Service Atlantic Region

Position: Food Service Attendant, consider a career with the Correctional Service Atlantic Region

Food Service Attendant, consider a career with the Correctional Service of Canada–Atlantic Region

Correctional Service Canada

Closing date:
December 8, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
PEN
26J
- Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-ATL-201181 Location
Dorchester (New Brunswick), Renous (New Brunswick), Springhill (Nova Scotia), Truro (Nova Scotia)
Employment tenure
👉 Staffing needs include opportunities for permanent, temporary, and casual employment (note: casual work is offered for a fixed duration not exceeding 90 working days in the same calendar year).
Salary
💲▻ From $22.32 to $28.39 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.
Level
GS-FOS-02, GS-FOS-03 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
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Duties
📢 Positions within food services are an essential part of the day-to-day operations of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). The food services team contributes to a safer, healthier community by ensuring quality nutrition and dietary care in correctional institutions across the country. Join our dynamic team and contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference nationwide.➨ 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒: 1-Food Services Helper (GS-FOS-02) & 2-Cook's Helper (GS-FOS-03)💼 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒: 🍽️ 𝟏- As a Food Services Helper, you will support food production operation in a cook-chill environment by assisting with basic preparation tasks such as trimming meat and measuring ingredients, while ensuring that kitchen areas and equipment are clean and properly maintained.

You will assist with the receiving, unloading, storage, preparation, and distribution of food supplies to various delivery points, while maintaining organized and safe storage areas.

The role includes operating kitchen equipment and providing on-the-job training to offender workers to develop their skills, safety awareness, and positive work behaviours. You will also report equipment issues and ensure all activities comply with established safety, security, and fire prevention protocols.
👩🍳 𝟐- As a Cook’s Helper, you will support food productions by assisting with ingredient preparation, following recipes, and performing short-order cooking, such as breakfast items, sandwiches, and other hot foods. You will rethermalize meals, serve food while maintaining portion control, and monitor food temperatures to ensure safety and quality. The role also includes supporting supply and inventory control activities, including the receiving, storage, preparation, and distribution of food products.

You will maintain cleanliness in kitchen, dining, and storage areas, and operate a variety of kitchen equipment while reporting any issues. A key aspect of the role is training offender workers in food preparation, service, safety procedures, and workplace behaviours to support their employability and rehabilitation. You will also ensure all activities comply with established safety, security, and fire prevention procedures.───────────────────────────────────────────────

Intent of the process
The candidate qualified pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions, both permanent and temporary, including casual employment, to address urgent needs in the Atlantic Region. The specific locations are:
Dorchester, Renous, Springhill, and Truro.
Important messages
⚠️Kindly select only the locations where you are truly willing and able to work.
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