GEMAR VERGADO
Pimpama,Australia
Summary
Experienced and passionate chef with experience in various restaurant and company settings, striving to serve the best food possible. Recognized as a visionary chef with knowledge of food trends and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to the creation of a menu. Bringing forth an in depth knowledge of flavors and food relationships, resulting in mouth watering dishes and attractive menus.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Arcare Agedcare Pimpama
Pimpama, Qld
02.2024 - Current
Head Chef
The Winey Cow
Main Beach, Australia
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Head Chef (September 2023 - March 2024)
- Senior Sous Chef (March 2023 - September 2023)
Banquet Sous Chef
The Langham Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Australia
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Banquet Pioneer at The Langham Gold Coast
Executive Sous Chef
Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel
Gold Coast, Australia
04.2022 - 09.2022
Head Chef
Rydges Hotel Palmerston
Darwin, Australia
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Head Chef (September 2021 - March 2022)
- Sous Chef (August 2019 - September 2021)
- Chef de Partie (November 2018 - August 2019)
Sous Chef
Crustaceans on the Wharf
Darwin, Australia
06.2015 - 11.2018
Sous Chef
Lake Bennett Resort
Darwin, Australia
07.2014 - 01.2015
Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
Davao City
01.2013 - 03.2014
Chef de Partie
The Metropolis Suites
Davao City
08.2011 - 01.2013
Chef de Partie
Grand Regal Hotel
Davao City
12.2010 - 07.2011
Chef and Pastry Chef
Dumaluan Beach Resort
Panglao Bohol
08.2009 - 11.2010
Assistant cook
Gresilda Catering and services
Davao City
04.2007 - 04.2008
Education
Vocational -
Philippine School of Culinary Arts
Cebu City, Philippines09.2010
Tertiary - Associate Hotel and Restaurant Management
DMMA College of Southern Philippines
Davao City, Philippines01.2009
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
- Culinary Techniques
- Budgeting and Costing
References
- Tim Alexander, Suport Manager Catering Services, Arcare agedcare Queensland, Tim.alexander@arcare.com.au, +61437282518
- Yuvraj, Pawar, Hotel General Manager, Rydges Palmerston Hotel Northern Territory, yuvraj_pawar@evt.com, +61420312131
- Bruno, Rodriguez, Corporate chef, Brunofab84@gmail.com, +61473578885
Training
- Food Safety Supervision Skill Set Certificate | September 2024
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card | January 2029
- Certificate IV in Hospitality , PAGE Institute | March 2023
- Food safety Certificate Queensland | September 2022
- Vetasses Skills Assessments Certificate III in Comercial Cookery | March 2014
- Commercial Cookery NCII, Phillipines | March 2009
- Food And Beverages Services NCII, Philippines | December 2008
Timeline
Head Chef
Arcare Agedcare Pimpama
02.2024 - Current
Head Chef
The Winey Cow
03.2023 - 03.2024
Banquet Sous Chef
The Langham Gold Coast
09.2022 - 03.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel
04.2022 - 09.2022
Head Chef
Rydges Hotel Palmerston
11.2018 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Crustaceans on the Wharf
06.2015 - 11.2018
Sous Chef
Lake Bennett Resort
07.2014 - 01.2015
Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel
01.2013 - 03.2014
Chef de Partie
The Metropolis Suites
08.2011 - 01.2013
Chef de Partie
Grand Regal Hotel
12.2010 - 07.2011
Chef and Pastry Chef
Dumaluan Beach Resort
08.2009 - 11.2010
Assistant cook
Gresilda Catering and services
04.2007 - 04.2008
Vocational -
Philippine School of Culinary Arts
Tertiary - Associate Hotel and Restaurant Management
DMMA College of Southern Philippines