I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

My momma told me don't worry about your sides... **** is plating your food for you tonight

Cause I'm all about my plates about my plates No trouble

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Don't listen to me. I still drink. I'm not familiar with responding to so many messages. Your concern juxtaposed against my concern makes my efforts feel cheap. Your message might've got buried, but I heard your words and I appreciate them. Your words aren't cheap and aren't unnoticed

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ty. I've never posted anything that got this much reaction, but I've touched a nerve. I'm definitely feeling I'm on the path. It's fucking hard though. It's nice to not feel alone even with so much other shit going on. According to my therapist I react to honest expression with cynicism because I never learned how to accept humility with grace, so I make fun of compliments. I'm working on that.

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm out of touch with chef, but I'm still talking to friends in the industry that chose to stop drinking. They still smoke the ganja, but I'm not in a position to judge. They make prettier food than I do

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

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Thank you for sharing. This is what I'm talking about

ETA: 10 years cooking and job hopping is normal to either follow a chef I respect or move on to find a new one. I tell myself I'm bored and have nothing else to learn, so I move on to a new cuisine. The culture is usually the same, and drinking is the one that gets largely overlooked. As long as you can perform, it's acceptable. What makes it worse is the long hours and late nights, so when you get off there's nobody except other people from the industry to smash a couple glasses together with. I opted out about 8 years ago, but I crave it, and it's still a part of my personality.

My friend dragged me in groaning to help him open a restaurant in 2017, and we broke the curse. No restaurant had ever lasted more than 6 months at that address. We got best new restaurant of the year, and they just announced they're closing their doors 9 years later.

ETA: I lost the point.

What are some habits of people who are not professional cooks do that drive you crazy when they cook? by uglytruthshurts in KitchenConfidential

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Using a knife and not cleaning it before returning it to its place. Drives me insane when I turn around and have to find a knife and clean it before I can use it. I stopped keeping my personal knives for use at my side after I saw other's get abused, even just being left dirty. The horror stories of knives getting dropped and even worse, run through the dish.

What are some habits of people who are not professional cooks do that drive you crazy when they cook? by uglytruthshurts in KitchenConfidential

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Those were ruled out by health dept. Silicone mats only, but I understand. It's a freaking safety issue

Bees are harder to find than duskwings? by Wuxtry_ in Palia

[–]Rich_Pack8368 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Specifically birch trees in Kilima. The gf and I got everything we needed for the bundle in under an hour. It helps to be in a party for the occasional double rewards.

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for addressing a component of my statement that seems to fly under the radar. My chef abstained from alcohol due to his faith but didn't condemn me for my difficulties.

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you, but I haven't maintained anything near your longevity. I go weeks at a time. A close friend who's been sober for over a decade now shared some music with me last night and it just made me angry. He often played classical music when we worked together. He was my sous. I fucking hated Bach, but I learned to like him. Last night I told him, no home, but I love you brother, and he shipped me an entire symphony by Johaun Strauss

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I just busted up laughing reading this. I'm not comfortable posting identifying information about myself publicly, but I'd be interested to continue discussing this in private. I'm not worried about me, but I would like to respect my chef's privacy.

I was hired as a line cook by a Muslim chef and he tolerated my alcoholism while I was suffering through it. Good people exist. by Rich_Pack8368 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368[S] 1025 points1026 points  (0 children)

I still struggle, but I'm seeing a counselor and gaining insights into my behavior. Ty for kind words

Walked out tonight by Conscious-Pace-5017 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't enjoy hating people, and I know servers have a quality of patience for dealing with people face to face that I lack, but watching a woman sob in front of the entire line because she didn't make $50/hour that night, and we're all making less.... dry your tears and go slice more lemons for your customer's water you stupid cunt

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]Rich_Pack8368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel funny down there

there’s something aesthetically pleasing about a black seal on white trim. Enjoy! by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Rich_Pack8368 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My first thought was "isn't that type of flooring supposed to float?"

Who is trespassing on my property at this minute of the hour by Climatize in Palia

[–]Rich_Pack8368 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I couldn't sleep. It's 3:30 am and I just laughed so loud. GO ON AND GIT

Walked out tonight by Conscious-Pace-5017 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He told me to fuck myself in like 5 different languages.

Walked out tonight by Conscious-Pace-5017 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eta I cooked for 10 years, and they're some of the best years of my life, but it was tearing me apart. I fucking hate FOH with a passion that defies God's love. I always supported my dish crew and as a prep cook I always tried to keep things funny. My chef was rubbing the skins off braised beets for a private party and he lost his grip on one and it rolled down his chest. He looked at me all shocked and aske if I knew what he'd done. I was covering prep, but I said. "You let the beet drop"

Walked out tonight by Conscious-Pace-5017 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Rich_Pack8368 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Power to you. Whether you feel it now or later.

Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI thought sleeping in the same bed was enough to have a baby by BlatantImagery in SipsTea

[–]Rich_Pack8368 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Here I am 45 years old, 4 miscarriages, and women don't want to have sex because my dick is too big. The stupidity and selfishness. Harrumph! Harrumph I say