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Executive Chef

@ Shannex

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Etobicoke, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Shannex is hiring an Executive Chef for its Parkland on Eglinton West community in Etobicoke, Ontario. The role leads the culinary team, runs food services and catering, and adapts menus to residents' therapeutic needs. Full-time, with an approximate salary of $75,000 to $90,000 plus up to a $10,000 bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Selects, shapes and develops the culinary team
  • Leads and oversees the provision of food services
  • Runs catering for internal and external events
  • Provides input into division menu development
  • Adapts meals to residents' therapeutic needs with health services

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Journeyman certification
  • Current Advanced Food Safety certificate
  • 5 to 7 years' experience as a chef
  • Minimum two years in a food services leadership role
  • Volume food preparation experience in hospitality or long-term care
  • Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable

Tools & skills

CookingLeadershipProcess improvementCollaborationRed SealJourneypersonFood safetyFood preparationVulnerable sector check

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

Source type not verified · njoyn

Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience5+ years
Management experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Journeyman, Advanced Food Safety certificate
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, 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 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 - $90,000 plus up to $10,000 bonus based on meeting key metric targets
  • 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:

  • Red Seal Journeyman certification
  • 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

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