Angela McKay
McKinleyville,CA
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Eureka City Schools, excelling in meal preparation and menu development. Proven track record in ensuring food safety compliance and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in managing kitchen operations and training staff, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and promotes healthy eating.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deli Customer Service Clerk
Murphys Market
McKinleyville, California
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with deli product selections and recommendations.
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and other deli items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the deli display case.
- Operated food safety equipment to ensure product freshness and quality.
- Processed customer orders quickly and accurately at the service counter.
- Followed safety procedures for food handling and sanitation practices.
- Followed proper sanitation standards when handling food items throughout preparation process.
- Provided friendly customer service while taking orders for sandwiches, salads, soups, and other deli items.
Senior Cook
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, California
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals following district dietary guidelines.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Coordinated with teachers to accommodate special dietary needs of students.
- Supervised kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
- Maintained food preparation areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
- Assisted in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory levels and tracking costs.
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, recipes and sanitation procedures.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Food Service Director/Cook Manager
Fieldbrook Elementary
Feildbrook
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed daily food service operations at Fieldbrook Elementary.
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated meal preparation schedules.
- Developed menus that met nutritional guidelines for students.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food service.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to manage food supplies efficiently.
- Communicated with school administration regarding food service needs and updates.
- Organized special events to promote healthy eating among students.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and other applicable regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Implemented best practices for food preparation techniques, storage methods, and portion control.
- Coordinated with event planners for catering services, menu selection, and execution.
- Prepared nutritious meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
Education
CNA - CNA
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA03-2009
High School Diploma -
Eureka Senior High
Eureka, CA06-2003
Skills
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Sanitation standards
- Meal preparation
- Menu development
- Compliance regulations
- Order processing
- Food safety practices
- Menu planning
- Personal hygiene
- Food preparation
- Meat slicing expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Stocking of food cases
- Pricing and shelf labeling
- Heavy lifting
- Honesty and integrity
- Food safety compliance
- Safe food handling
- Food services
- ServSafe certification
Certification
Food Handler Managers Certificate
Affiliations
Ive been able to balance alot from being wife to widow and learning to handle life on my own. I always try to stay positive in whatever situation life throws at me. I love working and keeping busy and try to be .
Timeline
Deli Customer Service Clerk
Murphys Market
05.2025 - Current
Food Service Director/Cook Manager
Fieldbrook Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Cook
Eureka City Schools
03.2020 - 08.2025
CNA - CNA
College of The Redwoods
High School Diploma -
Eureka Senior High