Background

Dear Hiring Manager, I am an experienced and passionate cook from Argentina with over five years of international kitchen experience across Canada, Germany, Japan, and Australia. I currently hold a Working Holiday visa for France, valid from October 2025, and I am looking for a position as a cook or Chef de Partie, ideally in mountain areas or tourist regions. I have worked in restaurants, hotels, and ski resorts, covering stations such as grill, sauté, cold kitchen, and prep. At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (Toronto) I was part of a high-volume team with diverse menus and events. While working at Yuki Kamui Resort (Japan), I also supported hotel maintenance, guest service, and transportation of clients to and from the airport. I thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working with people, and always bring a strong team spirit. I speak Spanish and English fluently, and I am actively learning French. I am available to work year-round starting in October 2025, and I am also open to sponsorship opportunities to continue working in France in future seasons. Thank you for considering my application. I would be happy to contribute my skills, energy, and adaptability to your team. Sincerely, Francisco Gigena

Job experience

• September 2024 - present
  Chef de Partie / Line Cook
  Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

  Food preparation in high-volume settings and large events
  Portioning, packaging, and execution of plated service
  Maintained prep lists and supported station responsibilities
  Managed inventory and assisted with ordering supplies

• September 2024 - present
  Chef de Partie / Line Cook
  Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

  Food preparation in high-volume settings and large events
  Portioning, packaging, and execution of plated service
  Maintained prep lists and supported station responsibilities
  Managed inventory and assisted with ordering supplies

• March 2024 - September 2024
  Customer Service – Marine & Recreation Department
  Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel
  

  Okinawa, Japan

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  Delivered exceptional service to international hotel guests
  Handled beach and poolside equipment rentals and logistics
  Maintained cleanliness of lobbies, poolside, and beach areas
  Organized recreational activities to enhance guest experience
  Proactively resolved customer concerns to ensure satisfactio

• March 2024 - September 2024
  Customer Service – Marine & Recreation Department
  Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel
  

  Okinawa, Japan

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  Delivered exceptional service to international hotel guests
  Handled beach and poolside equipment rentals and logistics
  Maintained cleanliness of lobbies, poolside, and beach areas
  Organized recreational activities to enhance guest experience
  Proactively resolved customer concerns to ensure satisfactio

• September 2023 - March 2024
  Cook / Kitchen Manager
  Yuki Kamui & Iwanai Resort\
  

  Iwanai, Hokkaido, Japan

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  Supervised kitchen operations and staff during ski season
  Maintained high-quality food production and cleanliness
  Trained junior cooks and enforced safety standards
  Prepared and assembled dishes according to resort standards
  Interacted with guests and addressed feedback

• September 2023 - March 2024
  Cook / Kitchen Manager
  Yuki Kamui & Iwanai Resort\
  

  Iwanai, Hokkaido, Japan

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  Supervised kitchen operations and staff during ski season
  Maintained high-quality food production and cleanliness
  Trained junior cooks and enforced safety standards
  Prepared and assembled dishes according to resort standards
  Interacted with guests and addressed feedback

• September 2022 - April 2023
  Food Service Attendant
  De La Salle College Cafeteria
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

  
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  Assisted with food prep, portioning, and high-volume service
  Cashier and inventory control duties
  Helped plan menus and trained new kitchen staff
  

• September 2022 - April 2023
  Food Service Attendant
  De La Salle College Cafeteria
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

  
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  Assisted with food prep, portioning, and high-volume service
  Cashier and inventory control duties
  Helped plan menus and trained new kitchen staff
  

• November 2022 - August 2023
  Cook
  Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

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  Executed menu items during high-traffic periods
  Maintained station cleanliness and consistent service deliver

• November 2022 - August 2023
  Cook
  Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

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  Executed menu items during high-traffic periods
  Maintained station cleanliness and consistent service deliver

Education

• Instituto Cervantes
  Human Resources Analyst Certificate
  

  2016 - 2019
• Instituto Cervantes
  Human Resources Analyst Certificate
  

  2016 - 2019