Posts by darv

When I was a sous chef, the executive would count and call it out for me to record. When I was an executive chef, with multiple locations, I would do one area and delegate another area to my sous. I would then review his inventory and...

In my post, I was assuming you were applying for management. As far as the "trade test" goes, this sounds like something the account chef is doing to weed out applicants. Things you will see from a cooks point of view are...

I am not sure if the test is Compass wide or if each company has their own tailored test. The one I took was both written and practical. This was given by the Corporate Executive Chef. The written test had some basic...

Sounds like it may be Eurest Dining. You may be looking at a Monday through Friday gig. Chefboy brings up a great point. The relationship building is vital to your success. From day one my RVP told me we are not in the food...

I have been with them for the past two years, as an Executive Chef. As of recently, I am a Director of Dining Service.It has it ups and downs. There are a lot of programs,paper work, and followup. I have enjoyed being sent to various...

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At the school I attend we have the fundamental classes to get a degree(communicaton,psychology ect.)They also use the NRA Pro Management series in the curriculum.With such classes as automated purchasing and cost control,supervision in...

Would like to say hello to everyone. I have been here for about two months but have not posted. I have realy enjoyed reading everones post and look forward to reading and posting more.