Gernando "Don" Aragon
Summary
Dedicated cook known for strong attention to detail and effective team collaboration. Expertise in food preparation and safety compliance, contributing to high-quality meal service. Ready to leverage culinary skills to support efficient kitchen operations and exceed customer expectations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Crown Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria
07.1994 - 04.2026
- Prepared diverse menu items for high-volume functions and special events, including Melbourne Cup breakfast, Brownlow Medal dinner, Melbourne Grand Prix, corporate functions and weddings.
- Collaborated with kitchen and front of house staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality, portion control, and presentation to consistently meet company standards and customer expectations.
- Ensured high hygiene standards in food handling, serving, storage, and record keeping to promote safety and compliance.
- Trained apprentice cooks in food preparation techniques and kitchen procedures, enhancing team skills and efficiency.
- Operated kitchen appliances, including bratt pans, ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
- Undertook clean-as-you-go method in maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
- Wrapped and labelled food items for better organization during storage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Tourism Management
Philippine Women's University
Manila, Philippines03-1987
Skills
- High volume food prep
- High volume production
- Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food plating and presentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Crown Ltd
07.1994 - 04.2026
Associate of Arts - Tourism Management
Philippine Women's University