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Richard Buckham

Boise,ID

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Astegos, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative, dietary-specific menus while ensuring compliance with health standards. Adept at staff training and performance assessments, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity in kitchen operations.

Overview

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Work History

Executive Chef

Astegos
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Group Exercise Instructor

Idaho Athlete Club
  • Encouraged clients to participate in and enjoy group fitness classes.
  • Facilitated a welcoming atmosphere within each class session, encouraging open communication among participants about their progress and challenges faced during workouts.
  • Led group exercise sessions, such as Type and Type classes.
  • Incorporated elements of mental wellness into group exercise sessions by teaching stress-relief techniques alongside physical activities.

Dietary Manager

Elks Rehab Hospital
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.

Education

Certificate - Food Safety

Certified Food Servers Manager Course
Health And Welfare
03.2024

Personal Trainer - Athletic Training

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Phoenix, AZ
09.2012

Diploma - General Studies

Kellogg High School
Kellogg, ID
05.1981

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Strong work ethic
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Inventory control
  • Kitchen management
  • Safe food handling
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen operations oversight
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Food prep planning
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Special events
  • Catering and events
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff training
  • Creative thinking
  • Food pairing
  • Hygiene policy implementation
  • Banquets and catering
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Food presentation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Attention to detail
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Staff management
  • Menu supervision
  • Food service safety training
  • Allergy awareness
  • Resource management
  • Order management
  • Recipe development
  • Waste reduction
  • Sanitation standards
  • Customer retention
  • Restaurant operations
  • Purchasing management
  • Performance assessments
  • BOH operations
  • Problem and complaint resolution
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality assurance

Certification

Food managers safety certificate


Personal trainer certificate


Group exercise certificate

Timeline

Executive Chef

Astegos

Group Exercise Instructor

Idaho Athlete Club

Dietary Manager

Elks Rehab Hospital

Certificate - Food Safety

Certified Food Servers Manager Course

Personal Trainer - Athletic Training

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Diploma - General Studies

Kellogg High School

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