Carlos Garcia
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Trained in defensive tactics and firearms. Sound knowledge of visitation guidelines and seize and search protocols
Excellent courtroom knowledge to transport inmates.
Background includes improving performance, reducing costs and eliminating waste to maximize profitability of food service operations. Strategic planner with superior communication and problem-solving abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Talented kitchen leader offer over 14 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Food Service Director
Corporate Chefs
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling [Number] meals each day.
- Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
- Ensured timely and accurate completion of all necessary food service documentation, including inventory records, order forms, and financial statements.
- Established positive relationships with local suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices while supporting community businesses.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment by following established sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Managed staff scheduling efficiently to ensure proper coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
- Supervised daily operations effectively by delegating tasks appropriately among team members based on skill level and workload capacity.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Correctional Officer Supervisor
The GEO Group, Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Supervised personnel in carrying out duties to care for and maintain order in inmate population of 1,270
- Enforced rules, procedures and policies to assist with management of incarcerated population.
- Worked with corrections officers to intervene in tense or hostile situations.
- Protected residents and corrections staff through carefully developed procedures.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Managed internal and external security of facility through frequent observations and discussions with other correctional officers.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising within the prison.
- Maintain and present proficiency in use of firearms, force application, restraints as well as unarmed self-defense.
Food Service Manager
Trinity Food Services
06.2005 - 02.2019
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Central Arizona College
Skills
- Work Planning
- Administration
- Inspections
- Records Maintenance
- Conflict Management
- Staff Supervision
- Officer Training
- Emergency Response
- Inmate Movement Control
- Inmate Transport
- Security Procedures
- Inmate Monitoring
- Facility Security
- Team Leadership
- Criminal Justice
- Body Searches
- Rule Enforcement
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Behavioral Management
- Training Coordination
- Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Time management abilities
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Sanitation Standards
- Food presentation
- Food Safety Compliance
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Assistant Food Service Director
Corporate Chefs
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer Supervisor
The GEO Group, Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2023
Food Service Manager
Trinity Food Services
06.2005 - 02.2019
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Central Arizona College