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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, IL
11.2007

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

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