Executive Chef

2 weeks ago

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full time

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 an
Executive Chef
to join our
Parkland Ancaster
team based in
Ancaster, Ontario.
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, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
  • 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 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

  • Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team
  • Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services
  • Assists in the development and manages the food services department budget. Orders food and supplies in consultation with the cooks and with reference to planned menus
  • 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 required

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

  • Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution (Red Seal)
  • 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
  • Previous management experience is an asset, as well as any other Alzheimer's or Dementia training courses are considered an asset

About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for 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. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of
Great People
, apply today
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.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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