Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Excellence in Care

Kibbi; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Parking on site

Job summary

Shannex is seeking an Executive Chef for the Parkland Ancaster team in Ancaster, Ontario. The role leads the culinary team, oversees food services, and delivers catering for internal and external events in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years as a chef, 2+ years in leadership, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. A commitment to ongoing education and health service collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Candidates must obtain a clear Criminal Record Check (and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable).
• Any 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.
• Input into division menu development.
• Liaising with Health Services to ensure therapeutic menu modifications as indicated.

Skills

Leadership experience

Volume food preparation

Education

Journeyman Cook papers

Advanced Food Safety certificate

Job description

Shannex is seeking an Executive Chef for the Parkland Ancaster team in Ancaster, Ontario. The role leads the culinary team, oversees food services, and delivers catering for internal and external events in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years as a chef, 2+ years in leadership, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. A commitment to ongoing education and health service collaboration is essential.