Executive Chef
- Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS, Canada
- Sydney, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a chef
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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 Cape Breton 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
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for an Executive Chef to join our Parkland Cape Breton 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, vision, and dental benefits plan, 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) 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
- 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
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and developing the culinary team while overseeing the provision of food and catering services. They also collaborate with the Health Services Team to ensure residents receive appropriate therapeutic menu modifications.
Requirements
Candidates must possess Journeyman Cook papers and a current Advanced Food Safety certificate. A minimum of 5-7 years of chef experience, including at least two years in a leadership role within hospitality or long-term care, is required.
Skills
- Culinary leadership
- Food service management
- Menu development
- Therapeutic menu modification
- Volume food preparation
- Catering
- Team development
- Food safety
- Healthcare food services
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Continuous improvement
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Virtual healthcare 24/7
- RRSP program with 5% employer matching
- Vacation accrual
- Free onsite parking
- WorkPerks program discounts
- Continuing education and training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Executive Chef
- Culinary Team
- Food Services
- Catering
- Menu Development
- Therapeutic Menu
- Healthcare
- Long-term Care
- Hospitality
- Journeyman Cook
- Food Safety
- Leadership
- Management
- Volume Food Preparation
- Alzheimer’s Training
- Dementia Training
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check