Ronald Bogatch
Boonton
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with a proven track record in managing operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Expertise in leading teams to improve service efficiency while implementing effective quality control measures. Recognized for exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality. Skilled in fostering collaboration and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring consistent and reliable service through strategic resource management and planning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Unidine
11.2025 - Current
- Directed daily food service operations ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented menus that meet dietary needs and enhance resident satisfaction.
- Led staff training programs focused on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing procurement processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Food Service Director
Victoria Mews
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Chef Director for 110 room assisted living facility
- Hire, train, and direct staff
- Function as manager on duty
- Plan menu, assure quality control, and minimize waste
- Perform purchasing function and budgeting
- Manage inventory control and spend down budgeting tool
- Conduct in-service staff training
- Prepare menus
- Supervise sanitation
Food Service Director
Artis Senior Living
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Chef Director for 64 room memory care facility
- Hire, train, and direct staff
- Function as manager on duty
- Plan menu, assure quality control, and minimize waste
- Perform purchasing function and budgeting
- Manage inventory control and spend down budgeting tool
- Conduct in-service staff training
- Prepare menus
- Supervise Sanitation
Food Service Director
Victoria Mews
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Chef Director for 110 room assisted living facility
- Hire, train, and direct staff
- Function as manager on duty
- Plan menu, assure quality control, and minimize waste
- Perform purchasing function and budgeting
- Manage inventory control and spend down budgeting tool
- Conduct in-service staff training
- Prepare menus
- Supervise sanitation
Executive Sous Chef
Sterling Affair
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Manage all aspects of high end off premise catering
- Prepare and monitor all food items for events
- Provide onsite Chef services at events
- Quantify menus to manage food preparation and volume
- Order and control inventory
- Handle sanitation
Food Services Director
Care One
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Chef Director for 160 bed facility
- Hired, trained, and directed staff
- Functioned as manager on duty
- Planned menu, assured quality control, and minimized waste
- Performed purchasing function and budgeting
- Managed inventory control and spend down budgeting tool
- In-service staff training
- Prepared menus
- Supervised sanitation
Chef Owner/Operator
Personal Taste Delicatessen and Catering
10.2003 - 12.2010
- Manage all aspects of onsite business and off premise catering
- Design menus
- Event planning; weddings to pool parties, fine china to beach blankets
- Financial management of budget and bookkeeping
- Prepare ten daily specials for patrons
- Hire, train and direct all staff
- Handle sanitation
- Maintain company website posting daily and catering menus and event photos
Education
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Hudson County Community Culinary Arts Institute
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Chef Designation
- Certified Assisted Living Administrator
- 20 Years Food Service Experience
- Chef Owner/Operator of Personal Taste Delicatessen, Gourmet Market and Catering
- Trained in International Cuisines (Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, French), Kosher Catering and Butchering
- Skilled in Maximizing Kitchen Productivity and Staff Performance
- Catered Events from 25 to 2,000 Guests
- Serv-Safe Certified
- Serv-Safe Proctor and Instructor
Certification
- Assisted Living Administrator
- State of New Jersey, 2019
Timeline
Food Service Director
Unidine
11.2025 - Current
Food Service Director
Victoria Mews
07.2022 - 07.2024
Food Service Director
Artis Senior Living
03.2020 - 07.2022
Food Service Director
Victoria Mews
02.2014 - 03.2020
Executive Sous Chef
Sterling Affair
12.2010 - 01.2012
Food Services Director
Care One
12.2009 - 12.2010
Chef Owner/Operator
Personal Taste Delicatessen and Catering
10.2003 - 12.2010
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Hudson County Community Culinary Arts Institute