If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, qualified, 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 Cape Breton team based in Sydney, 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

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, 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) 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

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📌 Executive Chef (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia