Executive Chef

Shannex Incorporated; Sydney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Life and travel insurance

24/7 virtual healthcare

RRSP with 5% employer matching

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education and training

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking an Executive Chef for the Parkland Cape Breton team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. You will lead and develop the culinary team, oversee food service provision, and provide catering for internal and external events.

The role focuses on collaboration with the Health Services Team to tailor therapeutic menus and maintain high standards across dining services in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution.
• Current and recognized Advanced Food Safety certificate.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a chef.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services.
• Experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or long-term care sector.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable prior to appointment.
• Previous management experience is an asset; Alzheimer's or Dementia training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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 therapeutic menu modification as indicated by medical condition.

Skills

Leadership experience

Volume food preparation

Food safety awareness

Team management

Education

Journeyman Cook papers

Advanced 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 Cape Breton team based in Sydney, 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, 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

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution
• Current and recognized Advanced Food Safety certificate
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a chef
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services
• Experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or long-term care sector
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Previous management experience is an asset, as well as any other Alzheimer’s or Dementia training courses are considered an asset