Gregory King
Portland
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 30 years in the grocery and food service industry. Expertise in developing training materials and implementing standard operating procedures, contributing to improved food safety and operational efficiency across a 400-store chain. In today's fast paced world, it is now more important than ever to educate and train everyone in food safety. This requires someone who is passionate and motivated. It's more than following rules. It's caring about the well-being of others.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Produce Specialist
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Goodlettsville
09.2022 - Current
- Led training and development initiatives for fresh department managers and support staff, improving team capabilities in the grocery industry.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food safety protocol in food preparation, storage and display for a grocery chain of 400 stores.
- Created training materials to educate staff on new product features and benefits, enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement.
- Supported sales teams with product knowledge and safe food handling practices.
- Analyzed competitor data and market conditions to inform pricing strategy, contributing to competitive positioning.
Produce Manager
Publix Supermarkets
Valrico
03.1988 - 10.2021
- Oversaw all aspects of leading a fresh department with an annual gross revenue of 6 million dollars per year.
- Conducted training on operations and inventory management, emphasizing food safety best practices for team members.
- Trained and developed team members in food safety practices, leveraging over 30 years of expertise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL06-1988
Skills
- Food safety protocols
- Standard operating procedures
- Training development initiatives
- Market trend analysis
- Supply chain coordination
- Customer relationship management strategies
- Team leadership
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Customer engagement
Certification
- Servsafe Food Safety Manager 2024
Timeline
Senior Produce Specialist
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Produce Manager
Publix Supermarkets
03.1988 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School