David Padilla
Austin,TX
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Austin, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Helped train and graduate our second butcher apprentice from ATX
- Our team is currently at number 4 on the year-to-date balanced scorecard in the Central West
- Developed a strong culture in shrink recording and the team is making shrink by $25K+ for the year
- Set new standards in our service case and have implemented consistant garnishing and quality expectations
- Helped pilot new systems i.e. SOI/SOT, Task List, Daily Work List, and soon new Inventory all on CandyCane
- Completed CDASTL Phase I and am ready for Phase II
Meat Team Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Learned both order and schedule writing
- Contributed to positive item growth in 8 out of 10 categories
- Completed weekly business reviews
- Played major role in first holiday setup and execution in first year as an ATL
- Helped coach and train a team member to graduate the butcher apprenticeship
- Collaborated with store leadership and other teams to build strong promo bunkers
- Executed multiple planogram flips
- Took the lead on multiple inventory counts
- Provided support to other stores when they were short staffed
- Built trust through open and clear communication
Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
Austin, TX
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs
- Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from senior team leaders
Research and Development Chef
Home Chef
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Continuously developed new recipes for existing product lines
- Maintain average meal rating of 4.0+ out of 5
- Took lead on developing initial concepts for Home Chef Express and Ready to Cook product lines
- Worked on early recipe concepts for Slow Cooker product line
- Built relationships with vendors within the supply chain
- Trained, coached, and managed team of chefs to develop recipes for new and existing product lines
- Sampled and worked with suppliers on initial Ready to Heat retail recipes
- Continuous sampling and feedback of potential new ingredients and products
Sous Chef
Dining Solutions
Highland, IN
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
- Partnered with executive chef to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
- Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare dishes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cooking And Hospitality Institute Of Chicago
Chicago, IL11.2007
Timeline
Meat Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2024 - Current
Meat Team Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2023 - 01.2024
Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
12.2021 - 01.2023
Research and Development Chef
Home Chef
03.2015 - 06.2021
Sous Chef
Dining Solutions
08.2008 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cooking And Hospitality Institute Of Chicago