Sous Chef

Shannex Incorporated; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental

RRSP matching (5%)

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Ancaster, Ontario, is seeking a Sous Chef for Parkland Ancaster to lead dining services. You will plan meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety in food preparation.

We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits, including health, dental, RRSP matching, and opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary and leadership experience.
• Culinary Arts Diploma and Red Seal required.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• Ability to obtain clear criminal record check before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals according to established standards, procedures, recipes and menus.
• Order, receive, store, and rotate inventory of food and supplies.
• Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation to meet standards.
• Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction with foodservice.
• Supervise and mentor cooks to ensure performance meets standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Recipe following

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Red Seal Certificate

Food Handler’s 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 a Sous Chef to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

• Approximate annual salary range: $55,000 - $61,000
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for staff)
• 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 the Shannex 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

• Planning and preparing meals according to established standards, procedures, recipes and menus
• Ordering, receiving, storing and rotating inventory of all required food and supplies
• Maintaining safety and sanitation in the kitchen to meet legislative and organizational standards
• Communicating regularly with clients to ensure satisfaction with foodservice
• Supervising and mentoring cooks to ensure performance meets standards
• Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

• A Culinary Arts Diploma and a valid Red Seal Certificate
• A valid Food Handler’s Certificate
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• Minimum 2 years of both culinary and leadership experience
• Experience with large quantity food preparation
• Ability to read & follow detailed recipes/instructions as required
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care