Foodservice for Thought · 2020-11-10 · 28 min
Episode notes: Guest interview: Saulo Cooper Karey and Justin chat with Saulo regarding the culinary program at Jails to Jobs and how he overcame a difficult personal path to not only thrive but uplift others to do the same. "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.
The Consultant Perspective | Lance Brooks, Foodservice Design Professionals56 / 1002025 Expo: Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!40 / 100The Future and AI with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes: Part 266 / 100The Future and AI with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes: Part 180 / 100Menu Madness - Trends That Need to End