lukeygina,
In every kitchen I have worked in, I have never "commanded" respect, I have EARNED it. After 25+ years, my name and reputation have earned the respect I am due. I never called myself "chef" until it was bestowed upon me by someine I respected. I still consider myself a cook and a teacher of food, but after many years of hard work, have earned the title "chef".
I agree too many young culinaruians are pushed too fast into upper positions, and never learn to respect those that came before. Look at all the Food Channel cooks (no I cannot call them chefs), they put out classic dishes as if they just invented something new! No respect for the CHEFS who actually did the work. I think every cook should spend some time in the dishroom, as a busser in the dining room, and most assuredly work their way through the kitchen. Then they are ready to suggest possible menu items to a manger for consideration as a weeknight special.
Keep your head and learn from the people you work for!
In every kitchen I have worked in, I have never "commanded" respect, I have EARNED it. After 25+ years, my name and reputation have earned the respect I am due. I never called myself "chef" until it was bestowed upon me by someine I respected. I still consider myself a cook and a teacher of food, but after many years of hard work, have earned the title "chef".
I agree too many young culinaruians are pushed too fast into upper positions, and never learn to respect those that came before. Look at all the Food Channel cooks (no I cannot call them chefs), they put out classic dishes as if they just invented something new! No respect for the CHEFS who actually did the work. I think every cook should spend some time in the dishroom, as a busser in the dining room, and most assuredly work their way through the kitchen. Then they are ready to suggest possible menu items to a manger for consideration as a weeknight special.
Keep your head and learn from the people you work for!
We have done so much with so little for so long, we can now do almost anything with almost nothing. Dave Marcis
Eat Well
Eat Well
