The document provides a resume for Jerome Gelario Mercado, a Commis 2 Chef based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It includes his contact information, qualifications, work experience as a Commis 2 Chef at Markette Restaurant in Dubai since 2014, education including a diploma in culinary arts and certificates in hospitality and restaurant management, trainings and seminars attended, and references including current and previous supervisors.

1. Jerome Gelario Mercado
Flat 205 Al Fardan Building
Business Bay Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile: +971 56 7208797
Email: jeromegelariomercado@yahoo.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
• Experienced professional Commis 2 Chef with strong leadership and relationship-
building skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Extensive food/beverage knowledge
•Food regulation compliance
•Supply ordering ability
•Hygiene, Sanitation, HACCP knowledge
and Implementation
•Ensure the highest standards and
consistent quality
•Kitchen management
•Pro active and reliable
•Able to work alone and within a tem
•Strong communication skill (verbal,
written, listening)
•Innovative, energetic, friendly and
enthusiastic
•Flexible schedule availability
•Food preparation experience
•High level of aesthetic and culinary
execution
•Honest, trustworthy and punctual
•Knowledge of inventory practices
•Management and leadership experience
•Neat and clean in appearance
•Proficient in customer service
•Reading comprehension
•Service-oriented team player
•Strong time management skills
•Willing to work late hours
•Works well as part of a team
•Excellent multi-tasker
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Markette Restaurant
ALABBAR ENTERPRISES
Dubai Mall & Al Wasl Box Park – UAE December 2014 – Current
EDUCATION:
Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts
GLOBAL ACADEMY 2013 - 2014
Certificate in International Hotel & Restaurant Services Management
PHILIPPINE NAUTICAL & TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE 2009 – 2010
Certificate in Culinary Arts
ROGATIONIST COLLEGE 2007 – 2009

2. TRAININGS & SEMINARS:
Basic Food Hygiene and Sanitation
Hygeia Group of companies 2015-2016
Pulseberry Consulting 2016-2017
National Certificate II in Commercial Cooking November 2013
Technical Educational and Skills Devt Authority
(TESDA)
Certificate in Kitchen Department – Practicum August to October 2013
Dusit Thani Hotel
Hospitality & Stewardship Course August 2011
J Palma Professional Institute
Bartending Essentials May to June 2011
Magsaysay Center for Hospitality & Culinary Arts (MIHCA)
Food & Beverage and Stewarding Service Skills June to July 2010
Prime Power Manpower Services
REFERENCE:
Chef Nino M Runas Gladys Manalo Pia
CHEF INSTRUCTOR – GLOBAL ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – HOLBORNE ASSETS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES DUBAI, UAE
+63923 4007696 +971 554815363
Chef Garie G Quiambao
CHEF INSTRUCTOR – GLOBAL ACADEMY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
+63932 8519653
Chef Pradeep Prasad
HEAD CHEF – MARKETTE RESTAURANT
DUBAI UAE
+971 56 496 7422
Chef Paul Richard
SOUS CHEF – MARKETTE RESTAURANT
DUBAI UAE
+971 52 520 4310