Executive Chef

Njoyn; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Executive Chef where your culinary leadership will inspire meaningful connections and enhance the lives of residents. This rewarding role in a respected healthcare organization offers the chance to lead a talented team, develop innovative menus, and ensure exceptional food service. You will play a vital role in creating a positive dining experience while enjoying comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food service and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts on select partners

Access to continuing education and training

Opportunities for sector innovation

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services.
• Experience in volume food preparation in hospitality or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing provision of food services and catering for events.
• Liaising with Health Services for therapeutic menu modifications.

Skills

Leadership in food services

Volume food preparation

Menu development

Food Safety practices

Catering services

Education

Journeyman Cooks papers

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for an Executive Chef to join our Parkland West Bedford team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan
• Including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Selects, shapes, and develops the team
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services
• Providing catering services for internal and external events
• Providing input into division menu development
• Liaising with the Health Services Team to ensure clients receive the appropriate therapeutic menu modification as indicated by their medical condition

About You

• You have your Journeyman Cooks papers from an accredited institution
• You have a recognized Food Safety Certificate
• You have a minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services
• You have experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or long-term care sector.
• Previous management experience is an asset, as well as any other Alzheimer’s or Dementia training courses are considered an asset.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.