Correctional Cook
Adult Custody Services
Justice and Public Safety
Permanent
Open Competition
Saint John Regional Correctional Centre

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Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities, and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is dedicated to the rule of law, the promotion of the public interest, and the impartial administration of justice and works to improve the safety, security and resiliency of communities and citizens.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is looking to hire a qualified candidate to be a Correctional Cook at the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre.

What you will do
This work involves overall responsibility for meal preparation and service in government correctional institutions. The duties of this position include responsibility for meal planning, ordering and storing supplies, coordinating cooking activities according to scheduled mealtimes, managing portion control, ensuring nutritional requirements are met and preparing meals according to prescribed special diet needs. Employees in this position work in a correctional setting and are responsible to assume a leadership role, maintain safety and good order of the kitchen, maintain a work schedule, supervise and assign duties to kitchen staff during their assigned shift.
These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job.

Related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the department or agency.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You treat people in a polite and professional manner being courteous and always showing kindness. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Behavioural competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Team work and cooperation,
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Self-Confidence;
• Self-Control and Stamina;
• Client Service Orientation,
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Need to have (their essential skills and qualifications)

• Graduation from high school supplemented by successful completion of a recognized program of studies in cooking from a community college and considerable experience (3 to 6 years) in large quantity cooking; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Candidates must show successful completion of the National Food Safety Training Program, or any program deemed equivalent by Department of Health.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history clearance and security clearance check.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required, please state your language capability

Candidates must demonstrate on their application how they have acquired the education and experience for this position. Your resume should be in chronological order, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment. Screening for this competition is based on the resume you provide, so please ensure it is up to date when applying.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Successful candidates will undergo a criminal history clearance as well as a security clearance.
• May be required to work weekends.
  

Nice to Have (their asset qualifications)

• Leadership experience
• Staff Scheduling
• Conflict Resolution Skills

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Wage
$25.22-$26.16 Hourly

What can GNB offer you?

• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

How to apply
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or
by email at [email protected] by June 18, 2025 indicating competition number R78-2025-0373.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place ¿ 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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