Posted 3 months ago
Future Talent Pipeline -Executive Chef - Sous Chef
@ Shannex
Ontario
Overview
Shannex is building a pipeline of Executive Chef and Sous Chef candidates for future openings at its Parkland Lifestyle Residence teams in Ajax, Ancaster, Etobicoke, Mississauga and St. Catherine, Ontario. The roles cover menu development, catering, kitchen leadership and food service for residents in a healthcare setting. Executive Chef pay is $75,000 to $84,000 and Sous Chef pay is $55,000 to $61,000 per year; no current opening or schedule is stated.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the culinary team and oversee food services
- Plan and prepare meals to standards and menus
- Cater internal and external events
- Manage ordering, storage and inventory
- Supervise and mentor cooks
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Cook papers or Red Seal and Culinary Arts Diploma
- Current Advanced Food Safety or Food Handler certificate
- 5 to 7 years as a chef for Executive Chef; 2 years for Sous Chef
- Two years in a food service leadership role
- Experience with large-quantity food preparation
- Clear criminal record check; Vulnerable Sector check where applicable
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Hospitality & tourism |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Cook, Red Seal, Advanced Food Safety, Food Handler's Certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Culinary Arts |
| Perks mentioned | Generous 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 233 |
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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 building a pipeline of qualified and passionate Food Service professionals (Executive Chef, Sous Chef) who are interested in future opportunities at our Parkland Lifestyle Residence teams in Ajax, Ancaster, Etobicoke, Mississauga and St. Catherine, Ontario.
By expressing your interest now, you'll be among the first to be considered when a suitable opportunity arises.
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:
- Executive Chef - $75,000 - $84,000
- Sous Chef - $55,000 - $61,000
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) 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)
- 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
Executive Chef
- 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
- Additional related duties as assigned/required
Sous Chef
- 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
- Additional duties as assigned/required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Executive Chef
- 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
Sous Chef
- 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
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