Where are all the Canadians

chicken_dog · #1 02-05-2007, 09:42 AM

Hi Peeps, I just forund this forum on the net and decided to sign up. I am an Executive Chef at a Golf course in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and have been for the last 5 years. Is there any other canadians on the forum??

foodpump · #2 02-05-2007, 10:41 AM

Over here, in Rain-couver

Mezzaluna · #3 02-05-2007, 12:12 PM

We have tons of Canuks here! Many are active in our community. We hope you become a frequent participant, too.

Welcome!
Mezzaluna

Anneke · #4 02-07-2007, 01:25 PM

Over here!

How cold is it in Winterpeg today?

adf777 · #5 02-07-2007, 02:33 PM

I have the priveledge of living in Weinerpeg, so I can safely say that this morning was -45C with the windchill.
Aren't you jealous?!

Anneke · #6 02-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Ah yes...
We are experiencing "severe weather" says the Weather Network: -9C, -20 with the wind. Pretty balmy compared to you!

I remember experiencing +40C one summer many moons ago when I was at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer School. You guys don't do half measures!

chicken_dog · #7 02-07-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adf777

I have the priveledge of living in Weinerpeg, so I can safely say that this morning was -45C with the windchill.
Aren't you jealous?!

Bang on with the mild weather we are encountering.

Hey adf777 are you in the next batch of students heading for work term at the end of april??

adf777 · #8 02-08-2007, 08:35 AM

Hey chicken_dog,
In response to your question, I will not be starting the culinary program until Aug/Sept of this year (those darn waiting lists...), so I will obviously not be in the work practicum starting in April.
Does your Golf Course participate in the work practicum, for RRC students?
I have dreams of being in this course! I've been waiting for over a year to start. 'Can't wait.

chicken_dog · #9 02-08-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adf777

Hey chicken_dog,
In response to your question, I will not be starting the culinary program until Aug/Sept of this year (those darn waiting lists...), so I will obviously not be in the work practicum starting in April.
Does your Golf Course participate in the work practicum, for RRC students?
I have dreams of being in this course! I've been waiting for over a year to start. 'Can't wait.

I havent participated in the program in 4 years. I am giving this a second shot. I got a real bad student 4 years ago she created all kinds of drama and only wanted to work the minimum numbers of hours. I need a person to work full time from may to september.
If this next person works out, which i think i know who to choose as i have some inside information, i hope it works out so i can continue to accept students for workterms.

adf777 · #10 02-08-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chicken_dog

I havent participated in the program in 4 years. I am giving this a second shot. I got a real bad student 4 years ago she created all kinds of drama and only wanted to work the minimum numbers of hours. I need a person to work full time from may to september. If this next person works out, which i think i know who to choose as i have some inside information, i hope it works out so i can continue to accept students for workterms.

By any chance was this 'drama queen' student a young one? That sounds to me like 18 year old behavior.
While you were in college, did you work full time? I've read that doing so is a good test, to see if this is the right career joice for you (the crazy hours, and everything). I thought that seemed a bit on the extreme side. What are your thoughts?

Panonthefire · #11 02-08-2007, 10:40 AM

Hello fellow canadians,

I am from Montreal, Québec but I am working in miami beach for the last seven months.

Sorry guy's and girls but the weather here is about 25c.

But I still miss the cold weather of the fine land that is Canada.

chicken_dog · #12 02-08-2007, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adf777

By any chance was this 'drama queen' student a young one? That sounds to me like 18 year old behavior.
While you were in college, did you work full time? I've read that doing so is a good test, to see if this is the right career joice for you (the crazy hours, and everything). I thought that seemed a bit on the extreme side. What are your thoughts?

The girl i had in the work term was inded 18. When i was 18 i was taking this career pretty seriously. I was 22 when i was given a Executive Chef position. I recomend not working during school, because if you are serious spend all your time studying after it is only 2 years of your life.

When i was in red river i did not work.

I do however recomend getting a job in this industry at one of the busiest possible places around and then decide if you want to continue on with being a chef. As i have read on this site "work hard and be a sponge"

If you want to really learn what it is like to work in a crazy environment, pm me and we could set up an interview for this coming golf season.