Production Planner

Njoyn; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Halifax as a Production Panner. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring high-quality food for residents. Enjoy meaningful benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment. If you value collaboration and continuous improvement, apply today!

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounts through WorkPerks program

Access to continuing education and training

Opportunities for sector innovation

Recognition and rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in a retirement or long-term care setting (asset).
• CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basic Food Safety Training/Food Handler's Course (asset).

Responsibilities

• Monitors tempering product to ensure availability for next day’s panning.
• Prepares food in appropriate pans to ensure optimal rethermalization.
• Maintains cleanliness and recycling of panning station daily.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 a PRODUCTION PANNER to join our PRODUCTION KITCHEN 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 difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Access to discounts through our WorkPerks program, including apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to participate in sector innovation and improvement initiatives
• Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

1. Monitors tempering product to ensure availability for next day’s panning, following all handling guidelines.
2. Prepares a tally sheet for the next day’s panning functions.
3. Ensures the highest quality of food products for residents and reports issues.
4. Prepares food in appropriate pans to ensure optimal rethermalization.
5. Labels texture-modified foods according to panning sheets.
6. Assists transport workers with loading distribution carts.
7. Supports utility workers in cleaning and sanitizing.
8. Maintains cleanliness and recycling of panning station daily.
9. Stacks dishes appropriately and removes labels.
10. Follows safety, environmental, and infection control practices.
11. Works in refrigerated areas as required.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

About You

In addition to valuing continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• A clear criminal record check upon hire
• CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basic Food Safety Training/Food Handler's Course (asset)
• Experience working with seniors in a retirement or long-term care setting (asset)

About Us

Founded in 1988 by Joseph Shannon, Shannex has grown into a trusted provider of senior services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for residents and a positive, inclusive work environment for our team members.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today! Great People is a core value at Shannex, emphasizing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to creating a culture that embraces individual uniqueness, treats everyone fairly, and does not tolerate racism or discrimination. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept confidential. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.