Foodservice for Thought

In part one of this AMAZING two part interview with Saulo Cooper of Jails to Jobs, Saulo talks very personally about his life up to this point and shares some of the real struggles that he and his loved ones have faced and how they lead to his success at Jails to Jobs. 

"I am from Houston, Texas. My childhood was full of trauma (physical, emotional and sexual abuse). I was homeless at the age of 15. I joined a gang and went to jail at the age of 16 for auto theft. I sold and used drugs most of my young adult life. 

 My first trip to prison was when I was 20. Possession with the intent to sell. I was shot. I went to prison again, when I was 27. This time for aggravated assault and aggravated robbery. In 2009 I was released from prison. 

 While I was in prison I was saved, and was able to turn around my life. It was a long difficult journey and still today no matter how much ground I have gained, I am often judged because of my past.

 I lied about my kitchen experience to get a line cook position. And from there I moved to lead line cook, to sous chef, to executive chef. I became a volunteer Chaplain for Travis County, a Pastor for a church called Just as I Am. Now I am the Culinary Director at Jail to Jobs in Austin, Texas. 

 Today, I have 3 wonderful children and an amazing wife. I've even won some awards for cooking and I believe in celebrating moments with I cook.

 My passion is to give young adults who experienced similar trauma as I have the tools they need to make better choices, and I do it one plate at a time. 

 Basically I had a tough life which I compounded by not making the right choices. Actually, I did not know how to make the right choices. And God was able to help me turn that around. " - Saulo Cooper

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In this episode, Karey and Justin talk with the owner of Food Forward Thinking, Jessica Williams, about the services her company offers, her experieces working in menu development around the world and what kind of a food she would be.
About Jessica:
Jessica Williams founded Food Forward Thinking as a consultancy to advance foodservice across convenience, groceries, and restaurants.

Her mission is to elevate food quality and consistency, and believes that pairing innovative thinking with practical applications often make the best solutions.

Jessica enjoys talking tirelessly about product development, food safety, and menu labeling, and anything related to food.

She genuinely cares about food and the people who serve it, and unapologetically offers a listening ear and invitation to discuss foodservice challenges with her on the porch overlooking the hills of her family’s organic dairy farm in Kentucky.

https://foodforwardthinking.com/

Each guest episode we focus on the charity of their choice on ad campaigns to help increase awareness and support of their favorite charity.
Green River Ministries main objectives are to help homeless adults and their families by providing safe shelter, support services and of course food. The Shelter also provides a permanent mailing address for homeless people regardless of the fact they may not be staying at the shelter.

Helping with employment counseling, budgeting and resume building the ministry is about long term circumstance improvement for their clients. Here is a complete link to the services they provide. https://www.greenriverministries.org/service/

@foodforwardjess on Instagram
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In this fantastic episode, Karey and Justin talk with Rich Malachy of Malachy Parts & Service on all things Digital Disrupting.
People on the Equipment & Supply side of the foodservice industry often say we are "behind the times". In some ways we agree and that's why Rich's view point and what he is doing in our industry is so interesting. He is bridging the gap between the social / digital world younger generations rely on and the generation that has not yet become comfortable with a meshing of our "person to person is the only way" thinking with digital marketing.
Rich Malachy is the CEO of Malachy Parts & Service, a certified CFESA company in NJ, that provides factory authorized commerical cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing & food prep equipment service, maintenance & installations. He is an industry thought leader and content creator who has started the food equipment industry’s first digital marketing conference and group, The Food Equipment Digital Disruptors, also known as The FEDD Group. Whether you are a technician, service company owner, Manufacturer, director of marketing or even a rep or dealer, Rich’s brand of strategy and content will help you develop a new and fresh way to approach your business’ Marketing.
Social Media:
@fhwinc on Insta
@foodserviceforthought on Insta
www.instagram.com /richmalachy

www.youtube.com/malachytv

www.facebook.com/groups/feddconf < FEDD NATION Food Equipment Digital Disruptors

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-malachy-%F0%9F%92%A5%F0%9F%92%A5-a158a679/

https://www.facebook.com/RichMalachy81

www.thefeddgroup.com

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In part one of this two part interview, Karey and Justin chat with Rene Rodriguez about what it was like to run foodservice at one of the most prestigious universities in the country. He discusses his leadership style, how he made decisions and some of his biggest mistakes taught him how to put students and education first. Grab some ear buds and dive in!
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Rene Rodriguez, outgoing Director of Food Service at UT-Austin.

Rene Rodriguez has been with University of Texas Austin for over 22 years. Since 2014 he has been the Director of Foodservice, Division of Houston and Food Service, leading his staff with understanding and heart. He sees his time as a leader as a gift given to him by his employees. He believes the gift comes when employees decide to follow because of the principles of leadership. He understands that people make decisions based on emotions and they justify them with logic.

Rene’s oversight of the Food Service program includes managing a $25 million overall budget, Environmental and Sustainability programs, all aspects of HR, liaison with the campus community and of course the oversight of purchasing, operational policies and procedures, exploring innovative food services options, always striving to enhance quality and improve cost efficiencies.

When it is time for expansion or renovations Rene also coordinates all that those construction projects entail.

Before University of Texas, Rene was on the commercial side of food service industry. His time at Furr’s Cafeteria and Western Playland Amusement Park helped prepare him to be versatile, adaptive, compassionate and resilient.

We enjoyed every minute of our time with Rene and wished we had more of it. He is a genuine guy and we found ourselves wanting him to be our leader.

It is our honor to offer this interview and the gift of teaching Rene shares so generously.

University of Texas – Austin:

7,400 students live on campus

52,000 students enrolled

18,000 staff

University of Texas - Dining

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Foodservice for Thought

Justin Olivares

Karey Clements

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In part one of this two part conversation, Karey and Justin chat with Jane Bullock, Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes. She discusses her role as CPO, volunteering, creating a culture of giving back and more.
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Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.
Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.
Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.