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Ronald Bult

Gresham,WI

Summary

Adept at elevating kitchen operations, I honed my skills at North Star Casino Resort, mastering menu development and food safety. My leadership not only enhanced team efficiency but also fostered strong vendor relationships, driving cost savings. Renowned for innovative culinary techniques and exceptional customer service, I blend ingredient knowledge with mentoring prowess to achieve excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

North Star Casino Resort
07.2024 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Developed strong relationships with local vendors, securing fresh ingredients at competitive prices while supporting community businesses.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
  • Assisted in the development of staff training programs, improving overall consistency and efficiency within the kitchen environment while fostering professional growth among junior team members.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.

Sous Chef

North Star Casino Resort
10.2010 - 07.2024
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Developed strong relationships with local vendors, securing fresh ingredients at competitive prices while supporting community businesses.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.

Owner

Bult's Bakery
08.2006 - 09.2010
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington State
01-1980

Food Service

U.S. Army
FT. Lee Virginia
01-1980

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Safety management
  • Supervising food prep
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Menu development

Timeline

Sous Chef

North Star Casino Resort
07.2024 - Current

Sous Chef

North Star Casino Resort
10.2010 - 07.2024

Owner

Bult's Bakery
08.2006 - 09.2010

High School Diploma -

Washington State

Food Service

U.S. Army

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