Posts by R6Zack

Quote: Originally Posted by Chef Bilby  What are they smoking on their split ???   On a more serious note make idiot cards - Flip books of each step with a photo and a brief description of the...

After my first few months working in a kitchen I found that I was pretty hyped up after my shift, and could never get to sleep at a decent hour, therefore, when I woke up, it was late and I didn't want to do anything. My solution was...

Quote: Originally Posted by flipflopgirl  Sounds like you have a great manager! Your honesty and good work ethic will be remembered for a long time. Kudos for doing the right...

What are reasons for wanting to attend culinary school? With a business degree it would seem that you may want to be a manager or something like that. If your goals are management based, I'm not sure culinary school would be necessary....

If I find myself watching a cooking show, it's going to be for entertainment only, so I dig the more elaborate ones. Restaurant Impossible, Restaurant Stakeout, those types. Not sure why but I can't stand more than about 3 minutes of...

Sounds like something I want to eat.

Cruise lines, Casinos, and hotels are ALWAYS hiring experienced line cooks, and I mean always. 

Quote: Originally Posted by epicchef2be  1) For those who have attended the CIA, is it true you'll get as much out as you put in? I'm highly dedicated and am truly willing to do anything to succeed in the culinary...

It seems you have a pretty realistic understanding of what it to be expected, long hours, etc... but you didn't say if you had any restaurant experience or not. I wouldn't spend one freaking dime until I put in at least 3 months in the...

Repetition, repetition, repetition!!! Speed will come with time, and after doing stuff over and over and over and over. Also, learning to couple prep items together, and thinking about doing 2 or 3 (simple) things at once without...