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Glenn Mishaw

Whistler,British Columbia

Summary

Inventive Private Chef accepts criticism with a positive attitude. Skilled at incorporating local ingredients into creative dishes. Great understanding of allergy and diet restrictions. Adept at planning and developing menus for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and dessert. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with food safety, controlling budgets and inventory management

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

Premium Experiences
01.2024 - Current
  • Planning, preparing and executing plated and family style meals for executive groups
  • Sourcing unique ingredients
  • Ability to 'pivot' with versatility in private kitchens
  • Daily communications with guest to ensure successful meal service

Food Truck Manager

Millers Fries
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Management of a fast paced high volume farm brewery food truck
  • Responsible for food preparation, grilling, effective inventory management
  • Streamlined order processing with improved systems organization, resulting in faster service times for customers.
  • Hired and supervised food truck prep cooks, cashiers and service window attendants.
  • Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
  • Oversaw daily financial tasks such as cash handling, recordkeeping, and reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency in all transactions.
  • Ensured optimal food quality through consistent monitoring, proper storage techniques, and routine inspections.

Assistant Chef

Collective Kitchen
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Working under Executive Chef John Ferris for high end weddings and events
  • Responsible for preparation of all manner of sauces, vinaigrettes
  • BBQ and Flat top experience searing of meats/poultry
  • Expedition and plating in a fast-paced environment.
  • Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.

Assistant Chef

Salt & Pepper Catering
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Prepared daily breakfast and lunch for a film cast/crew of 100 from a 32-foot mobile food truck/trailer
  • Responsible for prep table set up, salads, soups, and some short order breakfast line cooking
  • Food inventory management.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Stored food safely and orderly in freezer and refrigerator.

Fondue Chef

Canadian Wilderness Adventures
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Fondue chef at the Crystal Hut on Blackcomb Mountain
  • Preparation of cheese, meats, bread, and vegetables
  • Service in a remote setting.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Education

Culinary Diploma -

Northwest Culinary Academy
Vancouver
12.2021

Bachelor of Political Science -

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
01.1992

Skills

  • BOH Operations
  • Allergy awareness
  • Staff Management
  • Sanitation Practices

Timeline

Private Chef

Premium Experiences
01.2024 - Current

Food Truck Manager

Millers Fries
04.2023 - 11.2023

Assistant Chef

Collective Kitchen
07.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Chef

Salt & Pepper Catering
04.2022 - 06.2022

Fondue Chef

Canadian Wilderness Adventures
01.2022 - 04.2022

Culinary Diploma -

Northwest Culinary Academy

Bachelor of Political Science -

Carleton University
Glenn Mishaw