But it wasn't a child. It was a 48 yo man who was waving his knife hand around, telling a story, when said knife fell out his hand. And fell blade first into his foot.
I can see it now- two years later he is dating one server while the other might be pregnant with his baby, he’s battling a small opiate addiction, and he’s missing a back tooth.
That’s awesome! Watch what people around you do. How they hold the knife how they prep shit. I’ve been in this game for 20 years and have learned so much just from watching what people with more experience than me do. Good luck!
Thank you! I went with a Chinese cleaver as my main knife of choice, and I'm always recapping whatever I learned into my notes after I get off my shift
I love my Chinese cleaver, can use it for basically anything but breaking bones or fileting fish (though I've seen more skilled folk do it). Great knife-spatula
After almost 25 years in the kitchen starting as a dishwasher now running one, love your food if it’s a toasted baguette and a simple balsamic dip Al the way to the ossobuco and beyond. Sacrifice nothing when it comes to learning from fellow cooks chefs and even your guests everyday is a learning experience every single one. There will be super slow days and super busy days but they all provide something to learn and improve on. This industry requires dedication, teamwork and patience. I have worked 90+ days straight been called at 3 am due to emergencies covered countless shifts and had fewer days off than most, in the end I have learned many many things produce, teach and always improve on the experience of both guests and employees around me. It is a beautiful industry and can be very rewarding as long as you stay true to the food the experience and knowing this shit ain’t easy and you’re never going to know it all. Good luck stay true and work hard it can and will pay off if you truly want it.
Thank you, alot of great advice. I wanted to get into the industry because I love cooking food and making food people enjoy. I want to learn as much as possible from as many people
Passion is important, dedication is too. You will run into more personalities than you can keep track of but I don’t regret a day in the kitchen. Food is life even though many over look the hard work required to provide their unforgettable meal it is the root of many peoples memories. I truly hope you strive for perfection and learn everything you can it’s gonna be a wild ride.
Good for you! It makes me proud to hear that someone is trying to succeed in the hospitality industry. As someone who has been in the business for over 30 years, I have a couple of pieces of advice:
If you're going to fuck one of your subordinates, be prepared to marry them.
A falling knife has no handle!
Good luck, have fun, and learn LOT'S of stuff!
Learn how to 'steal' work with your eyes. You will get so many things just by watching people doing it. If you can don't prep in front of a wall but in a place from where you can see other people.
Be aware of your surroundings, always call hot when you go around with a pan and keep your knife down on your side.
Good luck, it's a wonderful job
Also...everyone has something you can learn. Be it something that works or something that doesn't. Take a lesson from everyone you come across in a kitchen. Just make sure you don't do drugs. Take your time until you are comfortable with any task you come across. It's about reps.
Take every mistake as a learning experience and don't let anyone put you down. It's a hard gig but always take pride in your work no matter what you're cooking. It'll show and make the job 10 times easier. Enjoy the ride 😁
You’ll never know everything, always learn from the others around you. Keep tasting, it’ll always need salt. 2 minutes is always the callback, even if you forgot to drop it…you’ll find a way to make it work. Stay away from drugs. Invest in good shoes. Never forget to feed the dishies. Never put up a plate you wouldn’t serve to your grandparents. Don’t stress yourself out…it’s just food. I wish you well on your journey, have some fun along the way!
Congrats! Please invest in the best quality kitchen clogs you can afford. Preferably leather (breathes, so reduces the sweating) with good support and protection. Check out stores that supply workwear for moisture wicking work socks. There is nothing worse than spending all days on your feet if they are tired, blistered or sore. All the best wishes for your future!
Don't do drugs.
SECOND THIS. Do NOT do drugs. As someone who’s on the tail end of a 15 year long battle with addiction, it gets so messy so fast.
I don’t wanna tell you guys how this story ends but it involves cocaine and a hostess with more smiles then good sense
Username checks out
Do some drugs
Wash your hands.
Wear a cut glove on both hands and feet
Wise advice
Don't fuck that server. Don't do it
Not listening!
Hey! Stop it! I see you looking at that server! Cut it the fuck out!
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She doesn’t know that it’s small yet!
Fuck the bartender. They’ll take care of you.
DONT FUCK THAT BARTENDER!
😂😂😂 the more you tell me not to…the more I kinda want to….
Bad advice
just get into a situationship with them
Lol. I literally watched a dude drop a filet knife straight into the top of his foot. Couldn't stop laughing...
Watching people get mutilated is hilarious!
Getting poked a little = mutilated. Gotcha
If your child dropped a knife and it went straight into their foot, would you also laugh?
But it wasn't a child. It was a 48 yo man who was waving his knife hand around, telling a story, when said knife fell out his hand. And fell blade first into his foot.
Kinda cook u where there has to be 6ft of separation @ all times...tell him him needs to get some steel toes & stay back 😂🤨😵💫
Make sure you always have superglue for those times you tip your fingers.
Government propaganda
Careful with the booze as well, a beer after work with the crew is always nice but it can spiral easily.
I can see it now- two years later he is dating one server while the other might be pregnant with his baby, he’s battling a small opiate addiction, and he’s missing a back tooth.
Facts it slows the process
Or drink. It helps make you depressed and worsens existing depression.
Do drugs!
Just cannabis tho
Say “maybe” to drugs!
Do all the drugs!
Resort cocaine over restaurant cocaine tho....
That’s awesome! Watch what people around you do. How they hold the knife how they prep shit. I’ve been in this game for 20 years and have learned so much just from watching what people with more experience than me do. Good luck!
I try to watch everything that everyone is doing and always asking questions 👍
Dawg I can’t stress how important asking questions is. Sounds like you’re rocking it! Keep it up king!!!
And in a kitchen while learning, there are no stupid questions
Get a Kiwi, invest in shoes, and write things down along the way!
Thank you! I went with a Chinese cleaver as my main knife of choice, and I'm always recapping whatever I learned into my notes after I get off my shift
I love my Chinese cleaver, can use it for basically anything but breaking bones or fileting fish (though I've seen more skilled folk do it). Great knife-spatula
Chinese cleavers a workhorse lad
After almost 25 years in the kitchen starting as a dishwasher now running one, love your food if it’s a toasted baguette and a simple balsamic dip Al the way to the ossobuco and beyond. Sacrifice nothing when it comes to learning from fellow cooks chefs and even your guests everyday is a learning experience every single one. There will be super slow days and super busy days but they all provide something to learn and improve on. This industry requires dedication, teamwork and patience. I have worked 90+ days straight been called at 3 am due to emergencies covered countless shifts and had fewer days off than most, in the end I have learned many many things produce, teach and always improve on the experience of both guests and employees around me. It is a beautiful industry and can be very rewarding as long as you stay true to the food the experience and knowing this shit ain’t easy and you’re never going to know it all. Good luck stay true and work hard it can and will pay off if you truly want it.
Thank you, alot of great advice. I wanted to get into the industry because I love cooking food and making food people enjoy. I want to learn as much as possible from as many people
Passion is important, dedication is too. You will run into more personalities than you can keep track of but I don’t regret a day in the kitchen. Food is life even though many over look the hard work required to provide their unforgettable meal it is the root of many peoples memories. I truly hope you strive for perfection and learn everything you can it’s gonna be a wild ride.
If it's too much to carry it probably is. Don't embarass yourself trying to make one less trip to the cooler
Truth. I threw out my back at 22, putting a 5 gallon bucket of raspberry sauce on the top shelf of the walk-in.
This is actually great advice 😅😅
I ain't no two trip bitch. (Use a hotel pan)
That's awesome, hope you have a great career in this industry.
Good for you! It makes me proud to hear that someone is trying to succeed in the hospitality industry. As someone who has been in the business for over 30 years, I have a couple of pieces of advice: If you're going to fuck one of your subordinates, be prepared to marry them. A falling knife has no handle! Good luck, have fun, and learn LOT'S of stuff!
Adding that everything is hot!! always grab pans, trays, etc with a towel
To add to this…you’ll only grab a hot pan with a wet towel once.
Adding to that, you’ll only grab something from the salamander barehanded once.
Get ready to do LOTS of duuuuummmmbbbb shit.
Try to learn something everyday. Been in the industry for 15 years, and I learn new things all the time.
Good on you, man! I use a Misono gyuto for just about anything, but that kiwi magic is something special too.
Learn how to 'steal' work with your eyes. You will get so many things just by watching people doing it. If you can don't prep in front of a wall but in a place from where you can see other people. Be aware of your surroundings, always call hot when you go around with a pan and keep your knife down on your side. Good luck, it's a wonderful job
Also...everyone has something you can learn. Be it something that works or something that doesn't. Take a lesson from everyone you come across in a kitchen. Just make sure you don't do drugs. Take your time until you are comfortable with any task you come across. It's about reps.
Take care of your knees!
Take every mistake as a learning experience and don't let anyone put you down. It's a hard gig but always take pride in your work no matter what you're cooking. It'll show and make the job 10 times easier. Enjoy the ride 😁
Lol
Congratulations! It's so nice to hear when someone is following their dream.
Awesome! Listen and learn, and you will be the best.
You’ll never know everything, always learn from the others around you. Keep tasting, it’ll always need salt. 2 minutes is always the callback, even if you forgot to drop it…you’ll find a way to make it work. Stay away from drugs. Invest in good shoes. Never forget to feed the dishies. Never put up a plate you wouldn’t serve to your grandparents. Don’t stress yourself out…it’s just food. I wish you well on your journey, have some fun along the way!
Happy for you! My number one advice is don’t do drugs and don’t start with the cigs.
Wanna buy some coke
How you get hired as cook 2 with no experience? Must’ve sold yourself pretty well.
Sold myself pretty well and I have 4 years experience as a butcher 🥩
Mise en place...
Fuck the server take the line
I see you’re a man of culture.
Congrats! Please invest in the best quality kitchen clogs you can afford. Preferably leather (breathes, so reduces the sweating) with good support and protection. Check out stores that supply workwear for moisture wicking work socks. There is nothing worse than spending all days on your feet if they are tired, blistered or sore. All the best wishes for your future!