Snapchef is a hands-on food service solutions provider dedicated to supporting and building high-performing commercial kitchens. We streamline operations, recruit top talent, and train teams to work more efficiently, reduce costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. Headquartered in Boston, we proudly serve some of the nation’s largest and most respected food service operations. Our continued growth is a testament to a mission that has remained unchanged for more than 20 years: delivering high-quality culinary solutions that empower our clients to succeed while creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees.
What We Do
Culinary Operations Consulting
We work alongside food service teams to improve workflows, reduce costs, and optimize kitchen efficiency.
Food Service
Staffing
We provide trained, vetted professionals for temporary and permanent roles, ensuring kitchens run smoothly.
Staff Training & Development
Our training programs equip teams with the skills needed to excel in fast-paced food service environments.
Who We Serve
Schools & Universities
Hospitals & Senior Care Communities
Corporate Cafeterias
Restaurant Groups & Chains
Caterers
Stadiums
Hotels & Resorts
Manufacturing
Commissaries
Why Choose Snapchef
At Snapchef, we go beyond traditional food service staffing and consulting—we’re a hands-on partner in building high-performing kitchens. Our approach ensures efficiency, reliability, and quality, so your operation never skips a beat.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Hands-On Expertise
We don’t just place staff—we train, coach, and support them on-site to meet your standards.
Reliable Staffing Solutions
Whether you need temporary support or permanent placements, we provide experienced food service professionals who are ready to work.
Specialized Food Service Training
Our workforce is prepared through ServSafe certification, FastTrack training, and customized programs tailored to your needs.
Operational Optimization
From kitchen workflow improvements to food cost reductions, we help drive measurable results.
Live Support & Quality Control
Emergencies happen—we’re available around the clock to ensure your team has the coverage and oversight they need.
Our Leadership
Todd Snopkowski
CEO & Co-founder
Bio
Todd Snopkowski
Todd Snopkowski
CEO & Co-founder
Todd Snopkowski, a pioneer in the food industry, has been leading the charge on workforce development, community building, sustainability and hunger alleviation for more than three decades. All of these personal priorities are present in every project that he’s involved with – most notably, Snapchef, which he founded in 2001 – and the 501c3 Snapchef Foundation, which he founded together with his wife Daniela in 2015.The genesis of Snapchef was formed during Todd’s tenure as NE Regional Chef at the food service conglomerate Aramark, when we routinely had trouble finding qualified kitchen staff who had the right training and attitude. He was also profoundly influenced by his experience as Chef for The Olympic Village in Atlanta, 1996 – at which he led a team of 72 cooks which fed 15,000 athletes daily for two weeks. Through these experiences, Todd learned that creating win-win environments with a commitment to community would be the key ingredients for any successful enterprise.Todd foresaw not just a solution to the acute shortage of trained temporary kitchen staff across the food service industry. He saw the opportunity to change lives – and change communities. Snapchef was not to be just an employment agency. Snapchef would be a holistic organization with a mission – dedicated to positive social impact by celebrating food as art and personal expression, sustenance, workforce development and community building.Todd’s commitment to developing people – and supporting communities – has helped Snapchef grow to more than 1,400 employees. His unique “earn and learn” Fast Track culinary training method to get people started in the business has become a pioneering model of industry-sponsored workforce development.Through his efforts, Snapchef increasingly collaborates with all levels of government and organizations to explore new ways to serve community members. Snapchef has received numerous awards for community entrepreneurship and continues to have a profound effect on the lives of its staff through job training and creation.Todd holds a graduate certificate in Small Business Entrepreneurship from Boston University. In 2015, he was the recipient of the 2015 SBA Small Business Person of the Year Award for Massachusetts, as well as an Entrepreneurship Award with Boston Children’s Hospital. In 2016, Todd received the Interise Good Citizens Award for the positive impact that Snapchef has had in the communities in which it operates, and in 2017 he received the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Education Foundation Leadership Award.
Daniela Snopkowski
CFO & Co-founder
Bio
Daniela Snopkowski
Daniela Snopkowski
CFO & Co-founder
As a company CFO and co-founder Daniela Snopkowski has been with Snapchef from the start, and is the driving force behind the company’s financial management and human resources functions. Daniela has managed the company’s financial growth and has developed from scratch the administrative procedures that Snapchef operates on today. Her unique approach to real time solutions and creative talents have taken her to create a state-of-the-art internal database that have optimized the day to day operations of the company and proven to be seamless for both staff and clients.
The secret of her success? Daniela is a hands on manager that is focused on perfecting the company’s systems for maximum efficiency. She began cultivating her business and entrepreneurial skills as a child. “I started working at my family’s business in Brazil at a very young age and was lucky to have my parents as role models not only in my personal life but also in the business aspect”, she says. By her teenage years she was versed in all areas of the business and ready for her next challenge.
After moving to the United States she joined the food service behemoth Aramark and Campus as a Catering Manager before earning her degree in Business Administration. Throughout the years she has attained the skills and knowledge she has today by her own efforts and ambition along with various business and management classes that have helped her lead Snapchef to new horizons.
When asked what she likes most about being part of building Snapchef, she says: “Making sure people have chances and opportunities to grow, and to go as far as they can go. That’s what makes this all so worthwhile.”
Walter Miska
VP Operations & Franchising
Bio
Walter Miska
Walter Miska
VP Operations & Franchising
Miska has had a passion for growing businesses for nearly 20 years, successfully expanding various companies from craft beer to real estate. He has guided potential franchise owners through the process and is a mentor to new partner/owners. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Before joining the world of franchise development, Miska built, operated, and sold four successful small businesses of his own. During his time as a franchise owner, Miska received numerous recognitions including an Extraordinary Mentor Award, Hall of Fame status, and serving on the Franchise Advisory Council. As an independent, Miska was the owner of Escape Rooms, LLC in Westford, Mass. After immediate success of the stand-alone business, he launched the area’s first mobile escape room and authored a multi-player, role-playing game book about escape rooms. Miska is a proud Rotarian, and Past President of his local club.
“I am passionate about nurturing and expanding great businesses like Snapchef,” says Miska. “They are really multifaceted; they employ and train hundreds of people as well as fill a need in their communities.”
Carley Snopkowski
Executive Director
The Snapchef Foundation
Bio
Carley Snopkowski
Carley Snopkowski
Executive Director
The Snapchef Foundation
With a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, Carley Snopkowski has dedicated her career to witnessing and fostering the remarkable impact that non-profit organizations can have on individuals and communities. Her unwavering commitment to positive change has afforded her a profound understanding of the challenges faced by diverse populations and a deep appreciation for the importance of advocating for equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Carley’s track record includes securing significant grant funding to bolster program expansion, creating pathways for individuals from all walks of life to benefit. Recognizing the necessity for sustainability and growth, she has honed her expertise in diversifying organizational revenue streams, ensuring that missions endure by exploring innovative avenues, nurturing strategic partnerships, and actively engaging with local communities.
With an educational background in health science and a minor in holistic health, Carley offers a unique perspective on individual and community well-being. Her holistic approach perfectly aligns with The Snapchef Foundation’s core values and mission. She firmly believes that successful workforce development extends beyond technical skills, encompassing a profound understanding of wellness and the myriad social factors that shape individuals’ lives.
Carley’s extensive experience in the non-profit sector, her focus on serving diverse populations, her expertise in health sciences, and her unyielding commitment to social justice converge to fuel her passion for the mission of the Snapchef Foundation. As she assumes her new role, she eagerly embraces the foundation’s empowering, community-focused, and educational ethos. She is particularly excited about the opportunity to collaborate closely with fellow staff members, participants, and community stakeholders to drive sustainable change and community development.
Above all, Carley firmly believes that everyone deserves equal access to rewarding careers that enable them to provide for themselves and their families. Her fervent passion lies in creating opportunities that elevate individuals’ lives and empower them to realize their full potential.
In Carley’s own words, “I am deeply honored to be part of an organization that is making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities.”
Cindy Laughlin
Director of Sales & Marketing
Bio
Cindy Laughlin
Cindy Laughlin
Director of Sales & Marketing
After 35 years of owning and operating an executive search firm based in Dedham, Massachusetts, specializing in the retail and hospitality industries nationwide, Cindy was seeking a new challenge. When a mutual friend introduced her to Todd Snopkowski, who after 23 years of owning Snapchef was ready to embark on a new evolution of the company, expanding into permanent placement, it appeared that timing was perfect for the two to combine forces.
Impressed with Todd’s vision for the future and his extensive experience in the food service industry, Cindy joined the company in 2025 as the Director of Sales and Marketing. In this capacity, beyond developing the permanent placement division of the company, she is primarily responsible for outreach and research of new and existing clients to educate and inform them on the scope of Snapchef’s business. What Cindy found unique was that Snapchef wasn’t simply a staffing agency. Todd, having begun his career as a chef, is passionate about the training and development of those in food service and culinary arts. After working in a part-time capacity for the Workforce Development Department for the Community College of Rhode Island, she was able to see first-hand the need to connect job seekers with training opportunities to better prepare them for success in the workplace.
In addition, the vision Snapchef has as a driving force for developing and strengthening relationships in the communities they serve, aligned with Cindy’s own passion for community outreach. A longtime patron of the Providence Performing Arts Center, Cindy has served on their Board of Trustees since 2003. She serves as the Development Chairperson and in 2024, was chosen as the theatre’s “Partner in Philanthropy” from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Since 2001, Cindy has served on the Board of Directors of Justice Assistance, a non-profit organization in existence since 1978, providing aid and assistance for justice-involved individuals and victims in Rhode Island. Selected in 2023 as the Search Committee Chairperson to recruit, interview and hire a CEO to fill the role of the organization’s Founder as he prepared for retirement.
Embracing this new journey, Cindy is certain both her personal and professional goals will be achieved with Snapchef!
Jennifer Danaux
Director of Franchise Relations & Special Projects
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Jennifer Danaux
Jennifer Danaux
Director of Franchise Relations & Special Projects
Jennifer Danaux grew up in a very cultural family, and has traveled all of her life. She has lived in 8 different countries: she was born in Belgium; lived in Belize, Cameroon, Egypt, Haiti, Uganda, Philippines, and the United States. Having lived overseas in several countries, she has very good diplomatic and interpersonal skills and appreciates and respects cultural diversity. During her travels in each country, she volunteered in the orphanages and helped with the development in child care which gave her the passion for people.
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Nutrition as well as her Master’s in Education from Johnson & Wales University.
Her previous work experience was in the Culinary Events Department at Johnson & Wales University, interning at the Peninsula Manila (a 5-star hotel in the Philippine) as well as in the Food and Nutrition Security office with World Vision International, Manila, Philippines. She has a demonstrated capacity to perform in high-pressure and multi-cultural environments along with a strong work ethic and the ability to initiate, develop, and manage multiple activities or projects simultaneously.
Jennifer’s demonstrated capacity for organization and management, along with her dedication to Snapchef leads perfectly to her role as Director of Franchise Relations and Projects.
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Whether you need expert staffing, hands-on training, or operational support, Snapchef is ready to help. Let’s work together to create a more efficient, reliable, and high-quality food service operation.
