Joseph Szladek

Joseph Szladek has extensive experience in food purchasing and operations, currently serving as General Coordinator and Director of Purchasing and Operations at Park Slope Food Coop Inc since March 2010, where oversight includes managing 25 buyers with a significant annual wholesale spend and the complexity of grocery operations. Previously, Joseph was a Produce Buyer at the same cooperative, focusing on sourcing various produce with a strong emphasis on local and organic options. Joseph's career also includes roles as Event Production Manager at New York Open Center, leading event staffing and management, and as Grocery Buyer at Whole Foods Market, where responsibilities involved purchasing dry grocery items for a top-grossing location. Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMass Boston.