Executive Chef

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Executive Chef in Halifax, NS. The role involves leading the culinary team, overseeing food services, and ensuring menu modifications for client health. Candidates should have Journeyman Cook papers, a Food Safety certificate, and experience in volume food preparation. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including a health plan and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual

Access to continuing education

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 sector.
• Previous management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team.
• Oversees provision of food services.
• Liaises with the Health Services Team for menu modifications.

Skills

Leadership in food services

Volume food preparation

Food Safety certification

Collaboration

Education

Journeyman Cook papers

Job description

Job Number : J- Job Title : Executive Chef Job Category : Operations Management Job Type : Permanent Full Time Date Posted : July 3, Closing Date : September 30, Schedule : Non-Rotational (M-F) Number of Positions : 1

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.

In anticipation of opening in the Fall of , we are searching for an Executive Chef to join our new Parkland at the Common 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, 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

• 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
• Liaising with the Health Services Team to ensure client receive the appropriate therapeutic menu modification as indicated by their medical condition

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 , 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 .