This weekend was busy at the restaurant, not too surprising. So on saturday night I was assigned to work the starter station alongside the one and only Executive Chef of the restaurant! And might I say...it was freakin awesome!
Even though it was busy, we both still had time to laugh and joke, while he taught me so much! He took the time to explain everything to me in the greatest detail. Why things are the way they are, why they go the way they go, and helpful tips for even the smallest things. It made me realize how awesome of a place I landed and how it's truly a blessing to have this experience. And I feel so comfortable in the kitchen because I am willing to learn and everyone back there is willing to help me achieve as much as I can. I feel myself getting more and more comfortable each and everyday back there. Whether Sous Chef Jane asks me to make a fish n chips, or veggie for two people to share on the table, or if Katie asks me to help on starters or make scones, or if I get a ticket for the popular summerberry slate...I know what I have to do and i can feel myself getting more efficient each and every time!
And during that dinner service when I was with Chef, when we were crankin out the starters I noticed he called me Chef...which for one totally caught me off guard because I am a baby fish in a big ocean when it comes to that and nowhere near that caliber yet, and two, it made me realize how much respect and passion this man has towards everything that comes out of his kitchen! It inspired me and drove me to do the best I can each and every time I walk into his kitchen. And I thank him again, and everyone else in the kitchen for letting me be a part of the team! =)
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