Introduction

axeldbljumps · #1 10-10-2006, 07:43 PM

HI I just finished a two year culinary arts program. I work part time in an upscale local restaurant. At home I am working on sugar art and cake decorating; one of my weaker areas in school. I didn't like being so bad, so I want to get better. I also need strategies on staying neat and organized...my classmates and chef instructors always new where my station was!!

AlbanyMike · #2 10-10-2006, 07:48 PM

Welcome!!

I am now where you were two years ago. I am starting CA school in Jan.

How is your new job?

axeldbljumps · #3 10-10-2006, 08:02 PM

I luv working in the kitchen I am at. It is small only fits 3 people comfortably.
There is no yelling or tempermental outbursts. My chefs are very patient with my sometimes dizziness. We joke about it. I am also given a lot of freedom with what I do. I do deserts and easy entrees. It's especially challenging, but fun, because the menu changes daily. Everything is made in house (smoking and curing own bacon, curing own salmon, making own ice cream) and prepared a-la-minute all the way down to chopping garlic for a particular dish!!
i am excited for your new adventure. I learned that production is very different from home cooking. It's so exciting and all about team work. We only ended up with four in our class graduating. We started out with 15!!

AlbanyMike · #4 10-10-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by axeldbljumps

I luv working in the kitchen I am at. It is small only fits 3 people comfortably.
There is no yelling or tempermental outbursts. My chefs are very patient with my sometimes dizziness. We joke about it. I am also given a lot of freedom with what I do. I do deserts and easy entrees. It's especially challenging, but fun, because the menu changes daily. Everything is made in house (smoking and curing own bacon, curing own salmon, making own ice cream) and prepared a-la-minute all the way down to chopping garlic for a particular dish!!
i am excited for your new adventure. I learned that production is very different from home cooking. It's so exciting and all about team work. We only ended up with four in our class graduating. We started out with 15!!

That sounds very exciting. I hope that I will be lucky enough to find a job in a similar situation. It seems like you are in a good position to both learn and get some great experience.

axeldbljumps · #5 10-10-2006, 08:14 PM

Good luck! You will love it!!