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Chris Riles

Culinary Director at Aqua Ridge Assisted Living
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Seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience in menu development, cooking, and food service management.
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Location
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
Skills
  • Menu Development
  • Recipes
  • Food
  • Cooking
  • Sanitation
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Chris Riles is a seasoned culinary professional with extensive experience in menu development, cooking, and food service management. He has worked as a Private Chef, Caterer & Owner, Culinary Director, and more, honing his skills in sanitation, customer service, and inventory management. Chris holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager from Argosy University.

Credentials

  • ServSafe Manager
    National Restaurant Association
    Apr, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • ServSafe Allergens
    National Restaurant Association
    Nov, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • ServSafe Allergens
    National Restaurant Association
  • ServSafe Manager
    National Restaurant Association

Experience

  • Aqua Ridge Assisted Living
    • Culinary Director
      • Jul 2022 - Present

  • D. Hunter's Catering & Private Chef Services
    • Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
    • Private Chef, Caterer & Owner
      • Sep 2009 - Present
      • Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

      Menu Development and Design, Event Consulting, Purchasing, Food Cost, & Inventory ManagementEvent Catering, Food Production, Event Staffing

  • Villa De Anza assisted living
    • Riverside County, California, United States
    • Culinary Director
      • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
      • Riverside County, California, United States

  • Sunrise Senior Living
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Dining Services Coordinator
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

    • Lead Cook
      • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Lead Cook
      • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  • MBK Senior Living
    • Riverside
    • Cook
      • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Riverside

  • Volt
    • University of California Riverside
    • Cook
      • Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
      • University of California Riverside

      Providing team leadership, training and support in all facets of Food Production.Establishing timelines for food production, while maintaining food handling and sanitation guidelines (HACCP)Interacting with team members, students and guest in a high volume dining facilitySystematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes observing color, textures and garnishes.

  • Food Systems inc
    • San Juan Capistrano, California
    • Kitchen Supervisor & Grill Chef
      • Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
      • San Juan Capistrano, California

      Supervise and train as well as maintain client contact

  • Temecula Valley Winery Management
    • Temecula, California
    • Line Cook
      • Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
      • Temecula, California

      prep and cook food to SOP

  • The Art Institute of California-San Diego
    • Graduate
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

      ◊ Became Proficient in Knife skills ◊ Perform tasks related to proper business practices, menu planning, cost control and food purchasing◊ Prepared international recipes utilizing proper techniques, ingredients & equipment◊ Prepared standardized recipes using proper techniques and industry quality standards◊ Cold Food Preparation and Presentation / Garde Manger◊ Proper Sanitation Procedures and Guidelines in accordance NRA ◊ Student Leader/Sous Chef and Exe. Sous Chef ◊ Able to demonstrate professional leadership skills and ethics

  • Time Warner Cable
    • Ontario, California
    • Customer Service Sales Rep. & Video Production Coordinator
      • Apr 2005 - Jan 2013
      • Ontario, California

      Handled customer concerns, assist with bill pay, troubleshoot technical problems and created sales opportunities, Cable installation and Video Production and editing

  • Boeing
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Security Access Specialist
      • Sep 2001 - Apr 2004
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Responsible for obtaining security clearances and ID Badges for 10,000+ employees and visitors for several aviation programs with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, DRS. Personnel and Data Security

  • Ingram Micro
    • Production Coordinator, PC/Server Technician
      • Nov 1993 - Apr 2001

      Assisted in insuring that all production line items were produced an assembled in a timely manner meeting clients deadlines, assisted and tested PC/Servers installing software products, via imaged hard drives, created daily production reports and staff meetings twice daily

  • United States Air Force
    • Global
    • Munitions Systems Specialist/USAF
      • 1985 - 1990
      • Global

      Test and repair missiles, bombs and test equipment

Education

  • 2011 - 2013
    Argosy University
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
  • 2009 - 2011
    The Art Institutes
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts
  • 1985 - 1986
    Community College of the Air Force
    None, Munitions Systems/Ordinance Technology

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