I can not explain how busy and so beneficial my past couple of days have been! Since the first day I knew that everything I do here is only to make me better as a future chef. Starting in the prep station, I'm learning about new ingredients, new prep preparations and also how no matter what goes on outside of the kitchen, being inside of it makes it non-existent for the time being. Being in the kitchen at Rioja requires hard work, consistency, skill and keeping a outgoing atmosphere all at the same time! On Friday (My 2nd day) it was the end of restaurant week and although I was only scheduled for the AM shift, I wanted to experience and learn more about how everything works. So what did I decide to do, stay until close meaning from 7am-12:45am I was in the kitchen and observing the line for dinner service. It was amazing to me how the line worked in harmonny together! Not to say t was complete silence because of course pots, pans and communication for the orders from the line cooks, the pantry, the pastry and the expiditer were all in full force. Although my body may have been a little tired does not mean that I was tired. Some people were shocked that I stayed pretty much from open to close, but hey I have a passion that I love and for that I believe I've gained some respect from all of the staff that is at the restaurant.
Before I go any further, I want to say that the entire staff is so great to work with! Everyone is respectful, jokeful and serious which makes me feel even more amazed and grateful to have my co-op at this restaurant.
Overall only 4 days into this co-op and I've learned so much already and know what I need to continue doing to get the best out of it and become better as a chef. Continue to work hard, always be willing to learn from everybody and also have fun doing what I love to do! Oh and now its time for me to start studying my Spanish speaking skills!
Right now I have the next two days off which I will use to study more of my cookbooks, the restaurants menus and think to myself how can I better my production in the kitchen better then the previous day!
I think I will finish this night off by trying to read the updated blogs that I am following because I've been so busy that I haven't been on my computer in days! If not I will probably read what I miss tomorrow morning!
- Kenon Thompson
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