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Gaston Foppa

Gaston Foppa

Freelance Chef

41 years old
Driving License
Mallorca Spain
Freelancer Available
I am extremely passionate about cooking, almost as much as I am about sport! I'm a fan of all sports & thrive on working as part of a high performing team. I'm responsible, a quick learner, proactive but always with a sense of fun. With proven experience I'm looking to expand my knowledge & practical skills in a challenging job that will allow me to grow in my chosen career and discover new tastes, cultures and team-mates.
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  • Chef the Partie
    in charge of the meat and fish part and sauces.
  • restaurant service and room service menu a la carta.
  • Head chef .
    Cook for 50 - 70 people x day
    Planing menu
    Catered breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Responsible for 2 people in charge
  • cook for 10 to 15 team mates
  • Meal preparation and development to meet needs, breakfast, lunch and dinner for all of then.
  • Private chef for 25 people.
  • Meal preparation and development to meet needs of high-performance sailing team for both training and in competición
  • Cook for 15 people
  • Prepare breakfasts, lunches - both for onboard and ashore, and dinners
  • Delivered the van and equipment throughout the event while the team were racing
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  • Preparing finger food & light meals for VIP guests & sponsors at race stop-overs
  • Maintaining service throughout the day and evening, catering for multiple events each day
  • Private chef for 30 to 60 people
  • Catered breakfast, lunch and dinner for the sailing team, support crew and families, as well as sponsors and VIP's at events.
  • Meal preparation and development to meet needs of a high-performance sailing team during training and race days.
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible in challenging circumstances : 2 months of training and 3 months of racing with the team - in 6 different kitchens around the world.
  • Worked predominantly alone
  • Cook for 80 to 100 people per day
  • Meal preparation and development to meet needs of a high-performance sailing team with a strong focus on strength building.
  • Catered breakfast ( sailing team), lunch and dinner for the sailing team and all support crew and their families
  • Work with Head Chef Harry Lynsey and ran the Auckland kitchen solo when the team were working in different locations
  • Responsible for managing 2 Chefs de Partie and 2 Commis Chefs
  • Organising tasks for the preparation of the service
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  • Specific meal development for High-Performance Athletes
  • Experienced at working with seasonal and local suppliers from around the world
  • Traditional Mexican cuisine & Healthy food recipes
  • I can adapt to any kitchen
  • Thrive working in team environments
  • Spanish (Mother tongue Argentinian)
  • English (fluent)

Sport Nutrition

INN INFORMATION

March 2020 to May 2020

STCW

UKSA - Cowes, UK

May 2018
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (International Maritime Organization)

Diploma in Professional Cookery, Level 5

Cornell Institute - Auckland

January 2012 to December 2013

Food & Hygiene Safety - HACCP

Cornell Institute – Auckland

January 2013 to March 2013

Culinary Studies

UDECA - Argentina

March 2002 to March 2003
Chef Union Gastronomy School
  • Travel around the world both with work and individually
  • Love to discover new recipes and food cultures from different countries
  • Enjoy being part of a Sports Team & am an avid supporter of many sports
  • One of my dreams is to work with a team at the Olympics