Christopher Provost
Wells
Summary
Detail-oriented quality inspection specialist with extensive knowledge of meat, seafood, and produce commodities. Experienced in managing staff and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced product quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Hannaford Supermarket
Kennebunk
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations of the meat department.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and product rotation for freshness.
- Trained new employees on department procedures and best practices.
- Developed weekly schedules for department staff members.
Coordinator of Inspections II
Ahold Delhaize USA
South Portland
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Inspect incoming produce and meat to ensure that it meets quality standards.
- Ripen bananas and mangos to company standards.
- Weight and leaker claims in beef and bacon.
- Verify compliance to seafood HACCP plan.
- Assist with Meat and Produce date lists to address inventory concerns.
- Interact with Federal and State agencies as needed.
- Assist with general food safety concerns as needed.
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Hannaford Supermarket
Kennebunk
06.2015 - 01.2021
Meat Department Manager/PM Operations Manager
Shaw's Supermarket
Multiple Locations
10.2005 - 06.2016
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of New Hampshire
NH05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Government
The Catholic Univ. of America
Washington, DC05-2003
Skills
- Quality inspection training
- knowledge of banana/mango ripening process
- Knowledge of meat/seafood/produce commodities
- Certified Food Safety Manager
- HACCP Certified
- Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of WMS
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, Exp 12/26
- HACCP Certified
Timeline
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Hannaford Supermarket
02.2025 - Current
Coordinator of Inspections II
Ahold Delhaize USA
01.2021 - 02.2025
Assistant Meat Department Manager
Hannaford Supermarket
06.2015 - 01.2021
Meat Department Manager/PM Operations Manager
Shaw's Supermarket
10.2005 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts - Government
The Catholic Univ. of America
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