Posts by RAS1187

While common allergens should be addressed, and I feel they usually are, if a guest knows they are allergic to something uncommon, they should inquire for the benefit of their health. Reading the menu can solve alot of problems. If I...

I would totally jump at that opportunity if New York were so much closer to Chicago. I agree with Gladyce's opinion of promoting a cook that has proven their ability to fullfill the position. How close are culinary schools (CIA?) to...

Finding that $45,000 job that the admissions rep said you could get upon graduation. On a serious note... I loved all the cooking classes, they challenged me, but were not impossible to complete. The one skill that still eludes me...

I used to not like alot of things before culinary school, but then my palate gradually expanded as I exposed myself to them more and more. For the few things I still don't like, I do know what they should taste like and I do sample my...

Line Cook (gunning for a Supervisor/Sous Chef position though) Stocking and maintaining either a salad/appetizer/dessert station or a hot entree station for 7-8 hours of business; breaking down and cleaning either line at the end of my...

Going home after a brutal day. (might not qualify as a task) Flaming anything with alcohol. I consider myself to be a borderline pyromaniac, so fire is always something that amuses me. Creating perfect grill marks on any piece of...

Wow... and I thought I was entitled to complain about 30 hours of school and 40 hours of work (70 combined) per week. If I put in a 100 hour week... my chef would have a heart attack from the 60 hours of OT I just grabbed from his...

I have come to the conclusion that my chef has a secret exit in his office (pull a special book off the rack or something) that leads to his batcave where he makes his unannounced/unnoticed getaway. He is a great chef and all......

Knowing that some day I can be the guy that writes my own schedule, shows up late, and leaves early. On a serious note, I really just enjoy the social interaction I get from people of extremely different backgrounds and lifestyles.

I'm reminded of Adam Sandler's role in the movie Spanglish. Once you get that perfect rating... what more can happen except for it to go down. I don't buy into ratings too much, they won't dictate where I work or eat. Keep in mind...