Rene Guerra
Beaumont
Summary
Accomplished Complex Food Service Administrator with a proven track record at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, managing over $8.6 million budgets and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Excelled in organizational expertise and policy enforcement, leading a team of 40, enhancing staff performance, and maintaining high standards in food safety and service delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2022 - Current
- Comprehensive knowledge of commercial food and beverage industry operations, including restaurant management, food production, procurement processes, and customer service. Oversaw a budget of over $8.6 million and managed all financial aspects, including forecasting and detailed budget analysis.
- Ensured compliance with federal safety and security regulations related to food service operations. Directed oversight of complex food and beverage operations, ensuring adherence to government statutory requirements and policies.
- Supervised and mentored 40 staff members through subordinate supervisors, effectively managing personnel, providing performance evaluations, and resolving grievances. Applied NAF personnel management principles to enhance staff performance and morale.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with other federal institutions and private industry stakeholders, negotiating and reaching consensus on significant operational matters.
- Maintained and implemented detailed knowledge of Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) food service policies, directives, and statutory guidance. Ensured compliance with nutritional and operational standards for a daily service to 5,300 inmates.
- Participated in Budget and Planning Committee, Environmental Management Committee, and Master Planning Committee, contributing to the development of future operations policies and procedures.
- Maintained security through direct inmate supervision, incident response, contraband searches, and adherence to institutional policies.
Assistant Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the management of daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with federal safety and health standards, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Applied extensive knowledge of food procurement and production processes to manage storeroom operations, ensuring the quality of products and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Developed and tracked department budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility through quarterly inventory and accurate projections.
- Provided mentorship to staff, including on-the-job training and performance evaluations, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment.
- Responded to and resolved employee and inmate grievances, ensuring professional and timely communication.
- Conducted sanitation inspections and maintained compliance with ACA and FDA food safety standards.
- Acted as Food Service Administrator during absences, representing the department in high-level meetings and communicating with executive staff.
Food Service Supervisor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2010 - 11.2019
- Supervised daily preparation and serving of meals for over 1,200 inmates, ensuring compliance with federal nutrition and food safety standards.
- Managed operations across multiple facilities, including satellite feeding and specialized diets, ensuring seamless food service delivery.
- Directed a team of 55-65 inmate kitchen workers, providing training and supervision to maintain high operational standards.
- Applied knowledge of USDA, FDA, and ACA guidelines to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections and implemented corrective actions to maintain sanitation and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, managed procurement processes, and ensured cost-effective use of resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
El Paso, TX05-2015
Skills
- Decisive Leadership
- Integrity
- Successful Mentorship
- Forward-Thinking
- Relationship & Team Building
- Effective Leadership Communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Complex Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
11.2019 - 02.2022
Food Service Supervisor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2010 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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