Kuna Foodservice
Jim Patterson has over 20 years of experience in the food service industry, currently serving as Plant Engineer and Fleet Manager at Kuna Foodservice since 2003. In this role, Jim manages 18 direct reports and is responsible for sourcing materials to ensure profitability. Previous positions at Kuna include HACCP Coordinator, focusing on food safety compliance with USDA regulations, and Production Manager for the Meat Unit, where Jim enhanced productivity through strategic planning. Prior to their career in the food industry, Jim honorably served in the US Navy from 1991 to 1998, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class and receiving multiple awards for service. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Communication and Human Resources Management from Concordia University St Louis.
Kuna Foodservice
Why Kuna Foodservice? Kuna Foodservice has been a local family-run business for over 100 years. We treat our customers like our family. Unlike our corporate competitors, our sales personnel are there to partner with your business, not push a product that only betters their numbers. When you trust your business to Kuna Foodservice, you will get a team that truly cares about your success. You will get a sales representative that is engaged and is dedicated to making your business more profitable. When you hire Kuna Foodservice, you will get a company president, who not only knows your name but is truly engaged in the day to day business of the company. You’ll get a company that takes pride in our delivery schedule and our ability to stock the items your company needs. When you partner with Kuna Foodservice, you will get superior customer service and you will become part of the Kuna family. A family of tradition that is over 100 years strong. State-Of-The-Art-Facility - At Kuna, we continually invest in our trucks, building, warehouse and technology. Our facility is run with the most up to date technology to meet our expectation of superior customer service. With our most recent expansion in 2018, we are excited to offer even more warehouse space to stock all of our customer’s needs. Buying Power - We are a member of Unipro Foodservice, the nation's #1 Foodservice distribution network for the industry's leading national brands. Being a member of Unipro allows us $36 billion in buying power, assuring we get the best prices for our customer. This incomparable buying leverage is passed on to you, our customers. We buy better, so you buy better.