Sous Chef

Job summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and preparing meals while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen. They will also manage inventory, ensure client satisfaction, and supervise or mentor kitchen staff.

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 a Sous Chef to join our Parkland At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, 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 About The Opportunity 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 About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: 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

What you’ll do

The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and preparing meals while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen. They will also manage inventory, ensure client satisfaction, and supervise or mentor kitchen staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Culinary Arts Diploma, a Red Seal Certificate, and a valid Food Handler’s Certificate. A minimum of 2 years of culinary and leadership experience is required, along with the ability to pass a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits • Employee and family assistance program • Life and travel insurance • Virtual healthcare 24/7 • RRSP program with 5% employer matching • Vacation accrual • Free onsite parking • WorkPerks program discounts • Continuing education and training

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary arts
• Leadership
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Menu planning
• Staff supervision
• Mentoring
• Large quantity food preparation
• Recipe compliance
• Communication
• Accountability
• Collaboration

Job areas

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