Each week, NCC will feature in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Spotlight is Dr. Jake Smith, VP of Food Safety and Quality at Gold Creek Foods.
We asked Jake three questions:
In 2-3 sentences, describe what good or service your company provides to the broiler industry.
Gold Creek Foods is a trusted partner in school nutrition and foodservice, offering high-quality, customizable chicken products that balance great taste with nutritional value. As a full-service chicken processor, we work closely with our customers to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that meet diverse needs—from fresh and marinated to fully cooked and packaged for convenience. Our dedicated team is committed to helping our customers succeed through collaboration, quality, and flexibility in every step of the process.
Can you briefly describe your position and responsibilities within the company?
My position is the VP of Food Safety and Quality. I am responsible for leading our Food Safety efforts throughout our multiple production facilities. I work to foster Gold Creek’s three core values of trust, collaboration, and growth across the company in order to ensure that we consistently produce safe and wholesome products.
What is your favorite chicken dish?
I appreciate all chicken dishes that are high quality but I have to admit that my favorite chicken dish is a buffalo wing.
