Future Talent Pipeline -Executive Chef - Sous Chef

Job Number: J0826-0419 Job Title: Future Talent Pipeline -Executive Chef - Sous Chef Job Category: Food & Dining Services (Server, Cook, Dishwasher, Dietary Aide) Job Type: undetermined Schedule: Rotational 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 building a pipeline of qualified and passionate Food Service professionals (Executive Chef, Sous Chef) who are interested in future opportunities at our Parkland Lifestyle Residence teams in Ajax, Ancaster, Etobicoke, Mississauga and St. Catherine, Ontario.

By expressing your interest now, you'll be among the first to be considered when a suitable opportunity arises.

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:

• Approximate annual salary:
  • Executive Chef - $75,000 - $84,000
  • Sous Chef - $55,000 - $61,000
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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)
• 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 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

Executive Chef

• 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 client receive the appropriate therapeutic menu modification as indicated by their medical condition
• Additional related duties as assigned/required

Sous Chef

• 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

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

Executive Chef

• 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
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Previous management experience is an asset, as well as any other Alzheimer's or Dementia training courses are considered an asset

Sous Chef

• 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

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.