Kyle Mccray Email & Phone Number

Montclair, Nj

West Orange, Nj 07052

 Oversee all food preparation of kosher and pureed meals for over 300 residents, in addition to, sister facility The Charles Bierman Home. Control inventory and ensure accurate monitoring of incoming food and supplies. Inspect all food items and storage area weekly to ensure proper temperature, cleanliness, and order.  Examine equipment and inform Food Service Director regarding need for repairs or replacement. Work with approved food vendors to place timely food orders. Coordinate work assignments and schedule staffing for 45 people within the Dietary Department. Supervise and train food service employees in proper techniques of sanitary food handling and proper maintenance of the facility.  Conduct team conferences with cooks to discuss concerns and needs of residents. Plan & assist in preparation and service of holiday and/or special meals and functions. Attend monthly food committee meetings to address consumer concerns. Participate in Department Head meetings in the absence of Food Service Director. Organized a restaurant style unit for nursing home residents diagnosed with dementia. Revised and prepared a cost-effective 4 week cycle menu for The Charles Bierman Home.

West Orange, Nj

 Plan and prepare timely service of meals for employees and residents on weekends. Ensure food service is in compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation, & quality standards in accordance to State and Federal requirements. Responsible for opening and closing kitchen during weekend coverage.

Newark, Nj

 Prepared nutritious meals for over 1200 daycare children five days per week. Inventoried and ordered food on a weekly basis. Managed on & off site catering for Board meetings weekly. Supervised and delegated tasks to a kitchen staff of five.

Bloomfield, Nj

 Prepared meals for 300 college residents six days per week. Catered special functions on and off campus for populations of 10 to 500. Staffed, managed, and delegated tasks to weekend staff.  Coordinated and conduct monthly Safety and Sanitation meetings with employees to minimize on-the-job hazards. Governed cash operations for the Student Center Snack Bar and Cafeteria during evening hours. Oriented and trained new short order and line cook staff members.