Christopher Baker, CDM, CFPP

Experience

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  Premiere Caterers- Serving the Motion Picture & Television Industry

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2011

  Private Chef

  On site catering to film and television productions. Worked on several projects including HBO 'Sopranos', 'Law & Order', 'Rescue Me', Night in the Museum, House of D, The Notorious Bettie Page and much more.

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  Kevoo Catering

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2010

  Chef Garde Manger

  Catering experience specializing in service for concerts, film and television, corporate and special events.

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  Genesis HealthCare

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2015

  Managed a team of 20 professionals in Long Term Care & Sub Acute rehabilitation center. Accountable for overall customer satisfaction. Diligently monitored the Quality Assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of food production. Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development. Supervision of food preparation. Management of dietary staff and dishwashers.Food and staff budgeting. Maintaining a safe & sanitary kitchen. Ordering and receiving/ cost control.Menu Planning. Developed overall knowledge of Healthcare services.

  • Director of Food & Nutrition Services

    Oct 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Executive Chef

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2013
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  Allendale Community for Senior Living

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Director of Food Services

  Managed a team of 42 dietary professionals in a Long Term, Sub Acute, Assisted Living & a Dementia Care Unit. Responsible for overall food, staff, budgeting, ordering & Receiving.

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  Sodexo

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2019

  Supported food service departments throughout South Carolina and other projects as assigned by the Client Executive. In this role, the ROSI has direct accountability for executing Sodexo systems. Managed a team of 90 union foodservice workers, cooks, production & a catering manager. Responsible for overall patient satisfaction, a $3.5 Million retail location & catering production within a healthcare setting.

  • Regional Operations Support

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Senior Executive Chef

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2018
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  HCR ManorCare

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Food Service Director

  Responsible for overall food production for skilled nursing facility consisting of 132 beds. Managed a team of cooks and food service workers in an overall effort to improve quality.

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  Prisma Health

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Chef Manager

  Responsible for food service related business and personnel management, which includes supervising, coordinating, and directing the work duties of all food service personnel. Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of service workers, to ensure that the food service operates within established budgeting guidelines, and follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at the highest quality until consumed. In addition, plan, review, and implement all menus, maintain the highest standards of hygiene, and implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers. Show less

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  Compass One Healthcare

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Director Of Food & Nutrition Services

  Provided key leadership and was directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services, and managed a team of 14 hourly associates. Ensured client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both met and exceeded stated expectations. Oversaw all foodservice-related activities; including care (retail, cafeteria, catering), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

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  Griffin Marketing Group

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  Corporate Executive Chef

  Culinary support for inside/outside sales team, while representing several manufacturer’s within the Foodservice Equipment industry. Providing solution based equipment integration with territory coverage that includes North and South Carolina.

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  CORE Foodservice

  Oct 2022 - now

  Broker | Non Commercial Sales

  Narrowing the bridge between diner and consumer demands. Providing solutions for today's foodservice environments by connecting manufacturers to operators within Non-Commercial markets including Healthcare, College & University, Business/Industry and Lodging accounts.

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  Arctic Venture | Freeze Dried Foods, llc

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder | Project Manager

  We are an emerging snack company in the upstate. Making freeze-dried treats that turned from a hobby into a business. Manufacturing freeze dried fruits, vegetables, candies, snacks, and more. With over 20 years experience in the consumer industry, we strive to provide our customers with the highest quality products. By using our local ingredients, we are able to maintain its look, taste, and nutritional content. Whether you enjoy living a healthy lifestyle, camping, hunting, or just looking for a fun and unique snack, we've got you covered. Show less