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Karen Baker

Veritiv Corporation
Corona,CA
Karen Baker

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location:

Corona, CA

Open to relocation:

No

Minimum Desired Compensation

$50000/yr

Important To Me

Company CulturePersonal development programsPaid time off
10
Years of experience

Food service professional prepared to support dietary operations and meal service. Known for improving process efficiencies, supporting strategic initiatives, and keeping food safety, temperature controls, and inventory standards on track. Strong collaborator with a focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic environments.

Work History

Operations Coordinator

9 Years 9 Months
Veritiv Corporation | 01.2017 - Current
  • Verified incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading for inventory accuracy.
  • Coordinated daily operations, aligning schedules, resources, and priorities to support smooth workflow execution.
  • Monitored order status, resolving service issues and escalating exceptions to maintain timely completion.

Nutrition Service Worker

7 Months
Lincoln Public Schools | 10.2013 - 05.2014
  • Defined key duties in food preparation and customer service.
  • Led meal service workflow, ensuring timely preparation and distribution of breakfast and lunch items.
  • Monitored inventory levels and replenished ingredients, supplies, and serving items as needed.
  • Sanitized food contact surfaces, equipment, and serving areas to support safe kitchen operations.
  • Performed daily temperature checks on refrigerators and freezers, ensuring proper storage conditions for perishable items.
  • Skills used: Food safety, organizational skills, teamwork, accurate and fast food preparation and service, counted money, and accountable for money taken in.

Food Service Manager

6 Years 6 Months
Omaha Public Schools | 11.2006 - 05.2013
  • Directed daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with nutrition standards, sanitation protocols, and meal quality expectations.
  • Coordinated meal production schedules, inventory usage, and ordering to maintain consistent service and reduce shortages.
  • Supervised cafeteria staff, assigned duties, and reinforced safe food handling and customer service practices.
  • Trained team members on portion control, equipment use, and school meal procedures to improve workflow consistency.
  • Monitored food safety, storage, and temperature controls to support regulatory compliance and protect student health.

Education

No Degree - Human Services

Southeast Community College | Lincoln, NE | 01-2016

Skills

Food safety
Quality assurance and control
Warehouse operations
Inventory management
Order coordination
Schedule management
Service coordination
Team coordination
Operational oversight
Performance monitoring
Receiving
Data entry
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Financial tracking
Organization
Vendor relations

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Skills

  • Do you have any of these top skills employers are looking for?
  • Food Service Management
  • Food Production
  • Culinary Experience
  • SAP
  • Catering
  • Restaurant Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Human Resources

Personal Information

  • Title: Hardworker and Responsible
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Veritiv Corporation
01.2017 - CurrentRead More

Nutrition Service Worker

Lincoln Public Schools
10.2013 - 05.2014Read More

Food Service Manager

Omaha Public Schools
11.2006 - 05.2013Read More

Southeast Community College

No Degree from Human Services
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Karen Baker