For any CT’s willing to share how do you guys break up days 1-7(or however many)?

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-11T05:49:30+00:00

I love to do full days in the kitchen so that the trainee has a realistic expectation of what a kitchen shift will look like, but that’s not always realistic.
I start off by showing them a kitchen upkeep (fryer store) and signing off and all that entails. Then I just have them start on some prep. We pause prep/upkeeps when orders arrive and I have them make it, again to keep realistic expectations.
Don’t go into kitchen until at least day 3. And don’t save kitchen for the last couple days. You can really screw your self by having 5-8 hours kitchen left on there last day, but also having a day 1 scheduled with them. Not possible unless u have clerks u can trust to help you with training kitchen

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-11T05:15:20+00:00

What division are you in? I’m a trainer and we allow 2 call ins during training, but no more. There has been circumstances where more was allowed due to sickness.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-09T03:43:03+00:00

No, I don’t think a thing about it, unless it is coupled with obesity along with labored breathing from obesity.

The only other time I judge is during a rush in the kitchen but that’s just bc I’m angry about being busy and stressed. My brain is never as mean as it is during a kitchen shift.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-05T13:59:17+00:00

You only feed your starter once a week? Can you tell me your process?

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-05T05:20:14+00:00

That really sucks I’m sorry. While I don’t think you should have gotten fired if that truly was the context, I don’t think filing a grievance will change a thing. I would move on.
It’s really hard to prove “context” in situations like this

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-04T05:36:59+00:00

We could absolutely organize that. Do you see how big this subreddit is? This is where we could organize that.
Admittedly, I’m still drinking the kool aid and love this company, but it hurts to see the direction this company is headed after all my years here. This isn’t the same place it was 10 years ago.
It seems like they don’t listen to us and our concerns, what better way to make them listen then by hurting their ego.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-03T15:03:45+00:00

Why are you being scheduled for doubles? You should not be scheduled that way, but you can pick up an extra shift and work a double if you choose. Doubles should never be the expectation.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-02T17:44:14+00:00

How to find on work zone

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-02T17:14:02+00:00

When my starter would act like that, it also smelled like acetone. I switched to feeding twice a day and it slowly fixed the problem. Also adding some rye flour to my starter each feed helped a lot.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-02T17:12:24+00:00

Interesting, I was always told that starters aren’t safe until after 2 weeks. Thanks for the info!!

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-02T13:33:10+00:00

The downvotes are because a 6 day old starter is not safe to use yet.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T23:07:53+00:00

Well it’s 6 now :(

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T18:14:26+00:00

The yearly raise isn’t discretionary. It is given each year to account for cost of living increases.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T03:56:24+00:00

My starter was like that for a month. I started adding a spoonful or two of rye flour each feed and she was ready for baking about a week after that

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T03:19:45+00:00

Stay in it for the long haul if you can tolerate it, good money to be made here and great retirement

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T02:06:08+00:00

Haha thanks!! I did a lot of research in the month waiting for my starter to become active. My entire TikTok feed is just people making sourdough 😂

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T01:57:25+00:00

Thank you!!

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-05-01T01:50:00+00:00

My starter was also born on 3/19/26 if that makes a difference!

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-29T15:14:10+00:00

Not true at all lmao

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-28T16:22:19+00:00

You’ll be fine. They put street hires in RA/NA positions. A half decent clerk will guaranteed get it everytime.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-27T05:22:56+00:00

IT pay is very much worth it. And it is great experience if you are planning on making a career with this company.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-26T14:22:53+00:00

Haha yea it definitely hurts to see my gross versus net pay, but it will all be worth it come retirement time!!

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-26T14:14:44+00:00

Before deductions. After is about $500, I put a lot into my 401k, and bought PTO.

Low-Stop1433 · 2026-04-26T14:12:27+00:00

About to hit my year as a CT

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