new job
i arrived a little before 10 and started dicing cantaloupe and quartering strawberries. it was the first day ever of brunch service, and we were offering a limited, simple but elegant menu: house-smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette, garnished with grated hard-boiled egg white and yolk; crab cake benedicts with bearnaise, smoked salmon benedicts with hollandaise, shrimp and grits in sherry cream sauce, baked french toast with lots of cinnamon and orange liqueur, shrimp and avocado omelet, vegetable omelet with chive sour cream, quiche, and sides of really delicious home fries, green salad, caesar salad, fruit salad, and lobster grits.
i was working the cold side, making salads, plating and expo. it wasn't too crazy, and everything went pretty smoothly. the guys i was working with were really nice. i think they were surprised at my proficiency on the line. they said they were impressed, and my boss was really happy with my performance. what a difference, for my skills to be acknowledged and appreciated! i have been having nightmares about my old boss. i think i'm still processing some of the emotional abuse.
i'm really happy to be in this new kitchen. i'm excited for the summer. for stability, a positive work environment, free food (!), a creative outlet, a chance to learn new things, a good boss!
i was working the cold side, making salads, plating and expo. it wasn't too crazy, and everything went pretty smoothly. the guys i was working with were really nice. i think they were surprised at my proficiency on the line. they said they were impressed, and my boss was really happy with my performance. what a difference, for my skills to be acknowledged and appreciated! i have been having nightmares about my old boss. i think i'm still processing some of the emotional abuse.
i'm really happy to be in this new kitchen. i'm excited for the summer. for stability, a positive work environment, free food (!), a creative outlet, a chance to learn new things, a good boss!