Executive Chef

Job summary

Lead, select, and develop the culinary team while overseeing food service operations and catering for internal and external events. Contribute to menu development and coordinate with the Health Services Team to ensure appropriate therapeutic menu modifications for residents.

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 on Eglinton West team based in Etobicoke, 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

Lead, select, and develop the culinary team while overseeing food service operations and catering for internal and external events. Contribute to menu development and coordinate with the Health Services Team to ensure appropriate therapeutic menu modifications for residents.

Requirements

Requires Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution, a current recognized Advanced Food Safety certificate, at least 5–7 years of chef experience, and at least two years in a food services leadership role. Candidates must have volume food preparation experience in hospitality or long-term care and obtain the required criminal record and, where applicable, vulnerable sector checks; management experience and Alzheimer’s or dementia training are assets.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, And Dental Benefits • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Other Insurance • 24/7 Virtual Healthcare • RRSP With 5% Employer Matching • Vacation Accrual • Free Onsite Parking • Employee Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Career Growth And Advancement Opportunities • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary Team Leadership
• Food Services Management
• Catering
• Menu Development
• Therapeutic Menu Modification
• Volume Food Preparation
• Food Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Team Development
• Event Catering

Job areas

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