Franco Pederiva
Center Harbor,NH
Summary
Expert chef with extensive experience across multiple cuisines, emphasizing quality and artistic presentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Line Cook
Gusto Italian Cafe
Center Harbor, NH
04.2025 - Current
- Executed meal preparation and cooking following established recipes and standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
Cook
Gusto Taphouse
Center Harbor, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely meal delivery to customers.
- Tasted all prepared dishes to evaluate flavor, texture, and presentation before serving.
Cook III
Yellowstone Club
Big Sky, MT
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Guided junior cooks on food preparation techniques to enhance skills.
- Operated grills, fryers, and broilers to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Cook II
Yellowstone Club
Big Sky, USA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Running sautee station with precision and pace at the Eglise Restaurant during the whole winter season.
Chef de Cuisine
Riccitelli Wines Company
Mendoza, Argentina
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively.
- Ensured a clean and organized kitchen environment at all times.
Line Cook
Gusto Italian Cafe
Center Harbor, USA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Cook II
Yellowstone Club
Big Sky, USA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Edit or add your own Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
Chef de Cuisine
Vico Wine Bar
Mendoza, Argentina
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef De Partie
Park Hyatt
Mendoza, Argentina
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Head Cook
Francis Mallmann
Mendoza, Argentina
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Arrayanes Institute
07-2015
Skills
- Customer assistance
- Culinary creativity
- Team collaboration
- Meal presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Spanish, Native
Accomplishments
- Won a Green Michelin Star as Chef de Cuisine for Riccitelli Winery in 2024
Timeline
Head Line Cook
Gusto Italian Cafe
04.2025 - Current
Cook III
Yellowstone Club
11.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
Gusto Taphouse
04.2024 - Current
Cook II
Yellowstone Club
01.2024 - 04.2024
Chef de Cuisine
Riccitelli Wines Company
04.2023 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Gusto Italian Cafe
04.2022 - 11.2022
Cook II
Yellowstone Club
01.2022 - 04.2022
Chef de Cuisine
Vico Wine Bar
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chef De Partie
Park Hyatt
01.2020 - 01.2021
Head Cook
Francis Mallmann
01.2019 - 01.2020
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Arrayanes Institute