Portion Controller

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** **/ PORTION CONTROLLER** 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 measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- 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**
- Monitors tempering product to ensure items are available for next day’s panning. Follows all guidelines regarding product handling as per Panning and Portion Protocol document.
- Compiles tally sheet for next day’s panning functions.
- Monitors food products to ensure highest quality provided to resident. Reports quality issues to supervisor.
- Prepares food in appropriate pans in prescribed manner to ensure optimal rethermalization quality.
- Numbers texture modified foods using the label gun in accordance to the numbers indicated on the panning sheets.
- Assists Transport Workers as required to load distribution carts on to the truck.
- Assists Utility Workers as required to clean and sanitize bins and pans.
- Removes empty boxes, containers and bread racks from panning room and recycles as appropriate. Cleans and sanitizes panning station daily.
- Stacks dirty dishes appropriately for utility in the designated area, including removal of plastic wrap or paper labels from bins and pans.
- Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies
- Working in a refridgerated area
- _All other duties as assigned_

**About You**

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

- A high-school diploma or GED
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
- CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handler's Course would be considered an asset
- Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.