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Cook

@ Shannex

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Part-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Shannex is hiring a part-time Cook for its Parkland at the Common community in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The cook executes breakfast, lunch and dinner service, catering and special functions to brand standards, and manages food quality, inventory and food safety. The posting states an approximate hourly wage of $19.67 to $22.72 and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to brand standards
  • Prepare food for catering and special functions
  • Check deliveries and control inventory, storing and rotating supplies
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation to provincial and company standards

Requirements summary:

  • Culinary Arts Diploma and Red Seal Journeyman Cook certificate
  • Current Advanced Food Handler's Certificate
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen
  • Experience preparing large quantities of food
  • Clear criminal record check required before appointment

Tools & skills

Food service operationsInventory managementFood preparationSanitationFood safety standardsProcess improvementCollaborationCookingRed SealFood Handler CertificateVulnerable sector check

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

Source type not verified · njoyn

Employer posting date
2026-08-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience3+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen, Care home
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsAdvanced Food Handler's Certificate
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyCulinary Arts
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training

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Shannex

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Leading the Way to Better Living

Full company description

Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home

LinkedIn followers
18,879
People associated on LinkedIn
1,853
Reported office locations
  • 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Shannex Incorporated
Specialties
  • Care at Home
  • Retirement Living
  • and Nursing Home
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1988
SpecialtiesCare at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home
Open jobs on Jobsy261
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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 a Cook to join our PARKLAND AT THE COMMON team based in HALIFAX, 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:

  • Approximate hourly wage: $19.67 - $22.72
  • 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

  • Executes departmental policies, procedures and guidelines as a member of the divisional Food Services Team
  • Executes food services for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in accordance with Brand Standards
  • Executes food service for Supportive Living Lifestyle options in accordance with Brand Standards
  • Executes food services for special functions such as catering and theme dinners to ensure service meets established standards
  • Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards; ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is timely
  • Introduces self to new resident in the dining rooms as part of resident orientation / welcome
  • Responds to resident food service needs and expectations in accordance to service expectations
  • Executes the process for checking and receiving of deliveries and inventory control; ensures all supplies are stored, labelled, and rotated properly
  • Executes the preparation processes for meal service
  • Effectively uses all available resources towards satisfaction and financial goals
  • Leverages menus, menu costs, recipe binders, and production sheets to guide food preparation
  • Participates in the new menu development process
  • Maintains safety and sanitation in the department to meet legislative / organizational standards
  • Adheres to both provincial and Shannex food safety standards and holds team to the same standards
  • Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

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

  • Culinary Arts Diploma and a valid Red Seal Journey man Cook Certificate
  • Current Advanced Food Handler’s Certificate
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience in a high-volume kitchen
  • Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Experience in preparing large quantities of food
  • Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, prior to appointment.
  • Ability to read & follow detailed recipes/instructions as required
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodation

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