The only thing I really hate is cleaning soft-shell crabs...they're still alive and squishy -- makes my skin crawl. The rest of it ... well I might gripe about doing it, but can handle it ok.
THIS IS FALSE -- studies have actually shown that the accumulation of harmful bacteria is greater on plastic boards. There seems to be something about the wood which inhibits bacterial growth. The most important thing is to clean all...
My favorite is the ...
Claim Jumper -- This is the person who always tells the chef or owner or anyone else who will listen the long long long list of all the things they did that day. What they don't explain is that all the prep...
Has anyone actually talked to this person??? It's just possible that she doesn't understand what her responsibilities are or exactly how she is expected to perform. Is there a valid reason why she cannot get the work done in the same...
I know you are focused on getting a job in a restaurant, but there is another possibility to consider. I want you to promise that you won't stop reading until the end even if you start laughing now ... Cafeteria. Now when I say this, I...
I agree with all the responses listed so far, but definitely include disposable piping bags and a variety of tips. You might also want some parchment paper triangles (perhaps even preformed into piping bags) -- I find they are useful...
I assume that the bowl you were using is some kind of oven-proof ceramic? Why not try it on the outside of a stainless steel mixing bowl? The metal will conduct the heat just like a sheet pan would. My other suggestion is to warm the...
Me and my big mouth.....My boss, the client and I were discussing some holiday decorations and I suggested a Gingerbread Village to be on display from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. They LOVED the idea and now I am trying to...
