Gary McLennon
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Receiver and Utility Worker with extensive experience in inventory management, shipping/receiving, and maintaining organized workspaces. Adept at ensuring accuracy in deliveries, stocking, and storage while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Experienced in restaurant operations, including food preparation, cleaning, and equipment maintenance, with a strong focus on efficiency and teamwork. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple tasks, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiver/ Cook
Bobby Vans
Queens, NY
04.2018 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Accept and unload deliveries, ensuring accurate receipt of goods.
- Inspect shipments for damage, defects, or missing items and report any discrepancies.
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, or invoices.
- Store products in designated areas, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
Kitchen Utility Worker
Sodexo
Queens
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment using manual or automated methods.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, including counters, floors, and food prep areas.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas, coolers, and freezers.
- Transport supplies, ingredients, and equipment to and from storage or prep areas.
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, or portioning ingredients.
- Monitor and report any issues with kitchen equipment or tools.
- Perform routine cleaning of kitchen appliances such as ovens, grills, and fryers.
Dishwasher
OTG
Queens, NY
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
Electrical Engineering
TCI
New York, NY06.2016
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management
- Merchandise identification
- Punctual and reliable
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attentive to detail
- Self-motivated and independent
- Inspection and quality control
- Product knowledge
- Leadership qualities
Timeline
Kitchen Utility Worker
Sodexo
11.2023 - 11.2024
Receiver/ Cook
Bobby Vans
04.2018 - 01.2025
Dishwasher
OTG
11.2017 - 01.2020
Electrical Engineering
TCI