09.23.06
Running behind
Sorry I have not posted for a week, I have had a really busy one. I actually have a few things I am working on for here, but they are just not done yet. So let me bring you all up to speed.
First of all, I have received a bunch of messages about the challenge I was given to see if I could bring my skills up to speed and learn to be a real line cook like I was originally hired to be. Well, I can safely say that I think my skills have jumped up to that level - so much so that I have asked to be returned to my previous salary level. We will see what happens as a result of that.
I am really happy with the progress I am making in that area. The job is no longer one that requires me to think about how not to mess up every second I am cooking. Now it is about having fun, and just doing what I know how to do. I think I am getting the “dance steps” down, and I’ll keep you posted as to how much Sarah agrees…
Secondly, Thursday was my anniversary. “How does a chef spend his anniversary?” I can hear you asking. Well, this chef worked a 13.5 hour double shift with only one short break in the middle. I came home exhausted and just wanting to sleep, but my lovely wife had made her world-famous peach cake, so I was able to share a piece (or two) of that.
The next day was Friday, and I was looking forward to a half day since we have a new guy on staff who was hired to help with the deep cleaning on Fridays. Yeah, ummm, he quit. So I had to hang around again and help with all the deep scrubbing and corrosive chemical burns to my arms. Love it.
The whole while the clock was staring down at me saying, “You’re going to be late to your anniversary dinner!” Yes, Caroline and I were headed out to 2941 for a celebration of our anniversary, and it was getting later and later all the time I was mopping the floor.
I finally just had to go, but fortunately we were almost done, so I wasn’t actually abandoning anyone - which I would never do anyway.
The dinner was great - we had the chef’s tasting menu, and it was truly a fabulous event.
Just when I think my cooing is getting better and better, I see what the top of the line is like. I have a long way to go, but I want you all to know that I think I am headed in the right direction!
More soon as I get the time to post it!
Stumble it!
Alejandra said,
September 23, 2006 at 5:00 pm
Congratulations on the anniversary and good luck with the raise. I don’t really know you, but I’m pretty sure that you deserve it.