Posts by oz in SC

I have been working in kitchens for about 12 years,started at the bottom(Dishwasher) and worked up from there....and back down a little...:) I don't think I was abused. I do think that a business that is so demanding as working in a...

I have ALWAYS worked for owner/operator types. I have come to realise I was paid well(too well for my level of skill) at the beginning and it has made it a much more difficult to realise that after learning skills and working crappy...

Today I just rejoined the ranks....I signed on at a local private club. Hopefully this will be a pleasant experience compared to most of the places I have worked(small owner operators). Pay is low but so were the options in the...

Rivitman, I have been enjoying reading your blog and agree with you that this business needs to have a reformation of sorts... To think that you can put your blood sweat and tears into this life to earn the amount most do is crazy.

I am personal cheffing(what a strange looking word:)) and at the moment,quite discouraged. I have been cooking professionally for 12 years in fine dining restaurants in our area and people know who I am and where I worked and yet it...

A little update. Well I have placed brochures in several locations and have had to restock those locations several times,have a website up and running(needs a few little tweaks) and have 'networked' with a couple of other service...

Thanks,I may just do that,she filled out a questionaire and I have some idea what she can and cannot have and her tastes. I was hoping to not freeze meals but I do believe I will end up doing just that,although to me personally it...

I believe my first client is going to be the difficult one.:) She is allergic to eggs which is not that big a deal. She also cannot eat potatoes,flour,pasta,rice or sugar.The only fruit she can eat is blueberries or strawberries. ...

Hi there, Well I was simply hoping to find others who could help out from time to time on various questions and problems that may pop up. I have my first client,wants me to cook three days worth of dinners.Unfortunately(or...

Sure it counts.:) I had a trial run today,showed something I already knew but for some reason had forgotten...don't try anything you don't have the equipment for. I HAD a pastry bag and tips....somewhere. I was attempting to pipe...