David Kretovics

Director of Culinary Services @Real Journey Academies

Ontario, CA, US

Streamlined kitchen operations by redesigning kitchen formats to maximize efficiency and productivity- Led the sourcing and purchasing of all culinary equipment for new kitchen formats, ensuring optimal functionality- Conducted quality control checks on all incoming products for vendor-served meals to maintain standards- Developed innovative food bar concepts to enhance student participation in meal programs- Managed purchasing for five charter schools, covering grocery, produce, DoD commodities, and dairy products- Performed monthly reconciliations for all schools, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting- Processed monthly vendor invoices to maintain timely payments and vendor relations- Collaborated with the culinary program to teach off-site catering and production, enhancing hands-on learning experiences- Created event menus and coordinated special catering events featuring culinary student participation- Established new vendor relationships for an in-house food service program, ensuring compliance with California state NSLP (National School Lunch Program) regulations- Provided training and support for kitchen staff across all sites to ensure operational consistency and effectiveness- Gained procurement experience with key suppliers including GoldStar Foods, Hollandia Dairy, Sysco Foods, and Imperial Date- Worked closely with the Director of Nutrition to develop a food service program focused on increasing student awareness and access to healthier food choices.

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