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 Sous Chef to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

Approximate annual salary range: $55,000 - $61,000

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

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

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 transparent criminal record check upon hire

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Sous Chef (Ontario)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Ontario