Garrett Osburn
About Garrett Osburn
Garrett Osburn is a Product Manager for Seafood at US Foods, with extensive experience in the food industry and a background in culinary arts. He has worked in various roles, including as a personal chef and caterer, and has held positions at US Foods and Piggly Wiggly, contributing to his expertise in seafood production and management.
Current Role at US Foods
Garrett Osburn serves as the Product Manager for Seafood at US Foods, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the entire seafood production for US Foods Stockyards located in Birmingham, Alabama. His responsibilities include managing inventory from multiple vendors and customers, ensuring quality control, and developing new seafood product offerings. His experience in this role contributes to the strategic direction of the seafood category within the company.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Garrett Osburn has extensive experience at US Foods, having worked in various capacities. He served as a Production Supervisor from 2018 to 2020, where he managed production processes in Birmingham, Alabama. Following this role, he transitioned to the position of Business Analyst for Seafood from 2020 to 2021, focusing on data analysis and operational improvements within the seafood division. His tenure at US Foods has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the food supply chain.
Background in the Food Industry
Garrett Osburn has a lifelong association with the food industry, which has equipped him with a deep understanding of culinary arts and food production. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Seafood Manager at Piggly Wiggly from 2016 to 2018, where he managed seafood operations. Additionally, he gained experience as a Freight Handler at Southeastern Freight Lines from 2014 to 2016, further enhancing his knowledge of logistics in food distribution.
Education and Culinary Training
Garrett Osburn studied at Le Cordon Bleu, where he achieved an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from 2009 to 2010. This formal culinary education has provided him with foundational skills in cooking and food preparation, which he applies in his current role as a Product Manager. His training supports his ability to explore new food ideas and create unique culinary experiences for clients as a personal chef and caterer.