Production Kitchen Supervisor

Job Number: J0426-0964 Job Title: Production Kitchen Supervisor Job Category: Management & Leadership Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Harbourstone Number of Positions: 1
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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 Kitchen Supervisor to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care 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 and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• 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

• Supervises departmental staff; outlines work assignments, provides training where necessary and completes performance discussions;
• Works directly with departmental staff to ensure that food is prepared and ready for delivery as scheduled while maintaining food quality standards;
• Assists facilities in accommodating special requests, order additions and menu changes as required;
• Monitors and coordinates the use of overproduction; adjusts recipes or item counts to minimize overproduction and waste;
• Performs job-specific requirements such as menu development, bakery production, cost tracking and more;
• Supports cost controls for food, supplies, chemicals and equipment used in the Production Kitchen;
• Assists with establishing, monitoring and evaluating work routines (food production, food service, cleaning, security) for Production Kitchen staff;
• Prepares daily paperwork for departmental staff including panning reports, pull sheets, recipes and other forms as required;
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports (indicators, audits, expenses, etc.) as required; maintains menu forms, production schedules, and other food service related information;
• Assists Kitchen Production Manager in estimating quantity of food and supplies required for daily and weekly use.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• An undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition or related field;
• Two years' experience as food service supervisor in an institutional setting;
• Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
• Previous long-term care experience;
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation;
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health and safety practices pertaining to food service delivery; and
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.