Manuel Padilla
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in food safety compliance and customer engagement at St. Mary's Dining Room. Proven track record in training and mentoring staff, optimizing inventory management, and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Strong work ethic and positive attitude contribute to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality control in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat / Produce Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilized specialized tools for efficient produce preparation.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety standards.
- Learned procedures for handling various types of produce to minimize waste and enhance quality.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently and effectively.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and materials to ensure availability for production tasks.
- Supported quality control processes by inspecting produce for freshness and damage during handling.
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
Kitchen Manager
St. Mary's Dinning Room
09.2010 - 01.2021
- Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and kitchen procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Developed weekly inventory schedules to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Implemented new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Oversaw adherence to health regulations and maintained cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Monitored kitchen performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Maintenance Supervisor
Stockton Silvercrest
07.2005 - 09.2010
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure facility safety and functionality.
- Coordinated repair schedules to minimize equipment downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and implement timely solutions.
- Trained staff on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols for equipment use.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory management.
- Collaborated with vendors to source parts and services, negotiating favorable terms when possible.
- Developed standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks, improving workflow consistency.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Education
No Degree - HVAC/R CERTIFIED
Impact Education
Modesto, CAGeneral Studies
Tokay High School
Lodi, CA06.1984
Skills
- Safety standards
- Customer engagement
- Restocking produce
- Product presentation
- Shelf stocking
- Operating pallet jacks
- Merchandise organization
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control guidelines
- Written and oral communication
- Sanitation procedures
- Workplace safety
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitizing requirements
- Temperature monitoring
- Monitoring inventory
- Management interaction
- Reloading salvage materials
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food preparation
- Product knowledge
- Stock rotation
- Product knowledge expertise
- Visual display creation
- Removing defective products
- Presentation skills
- Sanitizing procedures
- Product displays
- Storing daily deliveries
- Checking cooler temperatures
- Ordering products
- Produce handling
- Supermarket stocking
- Unloading packages
- Freshness monitoring
- Crate breakdown
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Packaging and labeling
- Display setup
Certification
HVAC/R CERTIFIED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat / Produce Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - 07.2022
Kitchen Manager
St. Mary's Dinning Room
09.2010 - 01.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Stockton Silvercrest
07.2005 - 09.2010
No Degree - HVAC/R CERTIFIED
Impact Education
General Studies
Tokay High School
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