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MARCUS A. FLAKES

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Registered Food Safety Trainer at National Environmental Health Association
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Marcus A. Flakes is a food safety professional with a diverse background that includes managing state food programs and entrepreneurial ventures. He is currently a Registered Food Safety Trainer at the National Environmental Health Association and holds a Masters degree from Argosy University Phoenix. His career is uniquely supplemented by his experience as a military chef.

Outside of his formal roles, Marcus is a U. S. Army and U. S. Navy veteran and a passionate storyteller. He has channeled his experiences into writing, has appeared on cooking shows like "West Coast Flavors", and founded Marco’s Pepper Grill, which specialized in Cajun, Creole, Tex Mex, and Cuban cuisine.

He is the author of a memoir, "The Aspiring Chef, " which chronicles his journey from military kitchens to the competitive civilian culinary world.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Registered Food Safety Trainer
Job Level
Junior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Culinary Entrepreneurship
Founded his own restaurant, Marco's Pepper Grill, and co-founded a tech venture, Pantri App, Inc. , demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the food industry.
Veteran Transition
Authored a memoir about the challenges and successes of transitioning from a military chef to a civilian entrepreneur, a core theme in his personal story.
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Career

Work history

6-2014
Registered Food Safety Trainer
National Environmental Health Association
5-2014
Community Prevention Specialist
Oregon Health Authority/ Counterdrug
7-2012 - 3-2014
Executive Officer
Marco's Pepper Grill
12-2008 - 7-2012
State Food Program Manager
Office of The Adjutant General
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Education
2014 - 2016
Masters
Argosy University Phoenix
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Art Institute of California- Sacramento
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