Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team in Care Setting

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

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.