I have been through a lot of courses when I was in my college years.
I found it hard to chose what fits me. It was almost trial and error… Tried…. Failed…. But I have never given it up.
My life as a culinarian started when I entered at the red gate of #15 Saging Street. I’ve never thought my dreams would start there. Dreams that would surely become a reality.
As a culinarian was not easy for me. Like most people, it was a bumpy roads,with ups and downs. As I commenced, I started as an ON-THE JOB-TRAINEE. Doing any kind of jobs that would give me a start. After my OJT, I was hired by the company. I’ve strived hard and exerted much effort. I’ve experienced being put down by my co-worker if they saw you are doing well.
I’ve also experienced doing works without a rest day. add to that, being berated by superiors. As if there were no things done right. Sometimes driven to the point I felt I would gave up. Waking up very early to report for work only to be berated again. The humiliation crept on me whenever I was put down and thought of quitting job. But how about my dreams? Would they remain as dreams? Could they not be reality? I thought positively though they were glaring negative.
Hard work, Perseverance, Dedication in work and more faith in God were my inspirations to push hard. Things changed. I started as a trainee at a four star hotel and at a first class restaurant.
Late, I became overall in charge of the pastry and cold kitchen production in the said company. Before, I relied from my superior for instructions, now my superior had trusted me of the things I have done.
And now, a glimpse of a brighter future flicker- opportunity to work abroad. This is it, I thought. I did not stop believing myself I can do it. I didn’t quit. And never give up.
And before I end this, I would like to grab this chance to thank my parents for not giving up on me, for their full support and their belief in my capacity that I can make it.
To Jan Louis for being there always. And Especially To chef faith and chef Gerry Arbis, thanks for trusting me, honing me and supporting me. For those at Gerardo’s, we owe these all from you. Thank you for your trust in our ability as one aspiring chef someday. Thank you for not giving up on us. Long live Gerardo’s. God bless us all.