Executive Chef

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organization in Halifax County is seeking an Executive Chef to showcase culinary excellence and lead a dedicated food services team. The ideal candidate boasts Journeyman Cook certification and substantial leadership experience in volume food preparation. This full-time role offers a balanced lifestyle with no late-night hours and comes with excellent benefits, including a comprehensive health plan and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Access to virtual healthcare

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

Continuing education and training access

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution.
• Current and recognized Food Safety certificate.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services.
• Experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or long-term care sector.

Responsibilities

• Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team.
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services.
• Providing catering services for internal and external events.

Skills

Leadership in food services

Culinary excellence

Volume food preparation

Food Safety certification

Education

Journeyman Cook papers

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Executive Chef role at Shannex Incorporated.

Parkland at the Common lifestyle residence, opening this Fall in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Rising above the iconic corner of Robie and Quinpool, Parkland at the Common is an elegant 25-storey community that combines the richness of Halifax’s West End with an elevated living experience for older adults seeking the very best in urban living.

Residents and visitors will be wowed by exceptional, personalized service delivered by a full complement of hospitality-minded team members who enjoy unique perks—perhaps none more enticing than Parkland at the Common’s highly accessible location and city skyline views. From the heated indoor pool to valet parking, a full-service salon and spa, multiple chef-prepared dining venues and more, this community offers a seamless blend of beauty and function that delights at every turn.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• 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

• Embrace a rewarding career in hospitality where you can showcase your culinary excellence and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, free from late-night hours!
• Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services
• Providing catering services for internal and external events
• Providing input into division menu development

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring :

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution
• Current and recognized Food Safety certificate
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services
• 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

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

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.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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