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Justin Padilla

Justin Padilla

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Summary

Resourceful United States Navy with 10 years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Culinary Specialist

US Navy
01.2014 - Current
  • Assisted vessel leadership in developing drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and implementing training procedures for crew members.
  • Inspected and tested fire fighting and lifesaving equipment stored on vessels.
  • Scanned seas while navigating ship to quickly spy obstacles that could endanger vessel.
  • Communicated instructions for tasks clearly and concisely to promote comprehension.
  • Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
  • Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Salem High School
Salem City, NJ
09.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

Guest Interaction

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Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2024 - Current

Culinary Specialist

US Navy
01.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Salem High School
09.2009 - 06.2013
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