About Savor Training Co.

Built for the People Who Run the Kitchen

Hi, I’m Reese Jackson — Founder of Savor Training Co.

In 2017, I took a leap of faith and turned my years in hospitality into a business built on one mission: helping restaurants win when it comes to food safety. What started as me walking into kitchens with a clipboard and a passion for training has grown into a company trusted by restaurant teams across the Southeast to master food safety, pass health inspections, and create back-of-house systems that run like clockwork.

These days, my role is all about vision — expanding STC’s reach, forging partnerships, and finding new ways to make an impact in the hospitality industry. But the heartbeat of our day-to-day training comes from two incredible instructors, Jon Gray and Rafiela Montes de Oca, who bring deep expertise and hands-on guidance to every client we serve.

Along the way, my journey has been featured in:

• Burn the Ship Podcast

• Shout Out Atlanta

• VoyageATL

• The Food Institute

• Welp Magazine

Because at the end of the day, inspections come and go — but safe food, confident teams, and thriving restaurants are what we’re really here to build.

🧑🏽‍🏫 Meet Your Trainers

Jon Gray and Rafiela Montes de Oca are certified ServSafe® instructors and proctors with years of experience in food safety and hospitality operations. They work directly with restaurant managers, operators, and staff to:

• Lead ServSafe® Food Manager Certification courses (in English and Spanish)

• Conduct health inspection training

• Run on-site mock inspections

• Translate complex regulations into clear, usable systems

Whether your kitchen needs to bounce back from a low score or prepare for opening day, Jon and Rafiela bring a calm, practical, no-judgment approach that gets results.

👟 Our Journey

Savor Training Co. was born out of REAL manager experiences. I spent years working in restaurants, watching good teams fail inspections over things they were never properly taught. I knew I could help — not just with certifications, but with real-world coaching that builds systems and staff confidence.

That hands-on mindset still drives everything we do. We’ve worked with hundreds of restaurants — from food trucks to multi-unit brands — to create safer kitchens, higher scores, and stronger teams.

🎯 What We Offer

• ServSafe® Food Manager Certification (English & Spanish)

• On-site Health Inspection Training

• Mock Health Inspections

• Startup & Compliance Support for New Restaurants

• Exclusive Partnerships with Top-Notch Vendors (CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR PARTNERSHIPS)

• ACCESS TO SHARED KITCHENS AND KITCHEN RENTALS (CLICK HERE TO VIEW KITCHENS)

💬 Why It Matters

Health inspections aren’t just about passing — they affect morale, revenue, and retention. We train like the inspector is watching — and we teach your team how to stay ready, not get ready.

In my VoyageATL interview, I shared how this company grew from one woman’s mission to a team-driven impact. Now, with trusted trainers on the ground and partnerships growing across the region, Savor Training Co. is built to serve more kitchens than ever.

💡 Our Values

• Clarity Over Confusion: We make food safety simple and actionable.

• Coaching, Not Criticism: We train to build confidence, not fear.

• Consistency is King: It’s not just about one inspection — it’s about culture.

• Real-World Respect: We’ve been in your shoes, and we train like it.

🚀 Ready to Train With Us?

Based in Atlanta, we serve clients across Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Whether you need certification, coaching, or inspection prep — we’re ready.

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