Executive Chef

Job summary

The Executive Chef will lead the culinary team, oversee food service operations, and manage catering for events. They are also responsible for menu development and collaborating with the Health Services Team to ensure appropriate therapeutic meal modifications.

Job details

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 Approximate annual salary range: $75,000 - $84,000 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 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 About You 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

What you’ll do

The Executive Chef will lead the culinary team, oversee food service operations, and manage catering for events. They are also responsible for menu development and collaborating with the Health Services Team to ensure appropriate therapeutic meal modifications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold Journeyman Cook papers and a current Advanced Food Safety certificate. The role requires 5-7 years of chef experience, including at least two years in a leadership capacity within the hospitality or long-term care sector.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Life insurance • Travel insurance • Virtual healthcare • RRSP program • Vacation accrual • Free onsite parking • Workperks program • Continuing education • Training

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary leadership
• Food services management
• Catering
• Menu development
• Therapeutic menu modification
• Volume food preparation
• Advanced food safety
• Team development
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality