Posts by ThePeregrine

Well, this sure does happen! I feel like I get this more than the other guys on line, but that probably comes from working a printer station. There's something intoxicating about picking up tonnes of food from your team, plating it...

My waterbottle. Push-button flip up lid, it makes the line tolerable.

I actually got my worst one just a few weeks ago. I'm typically very careful (barring a certain distaste for using tongs with deep fryers - I don't like the resultant quality) so I don't injure myself much. I was chiffonading basil...

One of my favourite tricks is to use a small offset spatula for dicing/lifting avocado while still in the peel. It can be done quickly and accurately in the palm of the hand without and risk of cuts.

I've had a lot of luck with stainless steel. My girlfriend hates the smell of fish and got me a little stainless steel block in the shape of a bar of soap. It's weird, but using it to wash my hands gets rid of most strong smells pretty...

Whatever it is that you decide is appropriate for the restaurant you're applying at - for God's sake make sure that it's clean and neatly pressed! That goes for your shoes, your fingernails etc. No crumpled shirts...

Yep, get out while you still can. If you're not in a position to make her change her habits, then your best move is to get as far away from them as possible. You don't want your reputation tarnished by her poor product and practices.

Especially in our business of a thousand details, being late is unforgivable. In my experience, the only way to ensure everything gets done in time is religious observation of routine. As soon as someone is late, everyone else has to...

Hi all!   I hail to you from Vancouver, BC where I make a living working for Earls Restaurants. I have the unique opportunity to work in a senior position in both the kitchen and service side of things - sometimes both in the...