Brian Snow McGillivray
Hopkinton
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive experience at Chartwells Schools Dining Services, excelling in food preparation and safe food handling. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity through effective multi-tasking and task delegation. Recognized for reducing food waste and maintaining high standards of cleanliness while training team members in efficient practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Salad /SandwichMaker
Haversham Tavern
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared a variety of sandwiches according to customer specifications and restaurant standards.
- Ensured timely assembly of orders during peak hours to maintain high efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstation to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages.
- Adapted quickly to new menu items, ensuring quality and consistency in sandwich preparation.
- Reduced food waste with careful ingredient measurement and proper storage techniques.
Salad Maker/Sandwich Artist
Evie' Restaurant
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Prepared fresh salads using high-quality ingredients, ensuring presentation and taste consistency.
- Managed daily inventory levels to minimize waste and optimize ingredient freshness.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop new salad recipes aligned with seasonal offerings.
- Trained junior team members on efficient salad preparation techniques and food safety standards.
- Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
- Reduced food waste by utilizing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and inventory management for daily operations.
- Trained new employees on proper food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance kitchen productivity.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high service standards.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chariho
Hopkinton RI06-1988
Skills
- Effective multi-tasking
- Cleanliness
- Safe food handling
- Cash handling
- Task delegation
- Knife skills
- Food preparation
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Sandwich preparation
Timeline
Salad /SandwichMaker
Haversham Tavern
04.2024 - 11.2024
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
11.2023 - 04.2024
Salad Maker/Sandwich Artist
Evie' Restaurant
05.2022 - 11.2024
Kitchen Lead
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
02.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Chariho