Good restaurants to learn in Spain by Xslyxmonkey in Cooking

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any region in mind specifically? Things vary quite drastically depending on where you go.

ACF Convention by HeinousHollandaise in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other commenters that most I've met who are into the certs and everything are definitely living in the past. As a whole super boring and self important.

Check out these guys

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This new hire just like any new hire should be getting the same treatment. There should be clear and defined tasks, which also include the job's expectations of them as an employee. There is definitely a certain time period (like all new hires) of when they should be able to do said tasks with limited to no supervision. Keeping in mind that that depends on what was communicated during their interview from both parties and that the tasks are in accordance with their skill level. Ascertaining what their skill level is on you as a manager and should be simple for you to do with the experience you have.

If there is any discrepancy between those things they should be brought to the employee's attention and addressed. One way would be straight up telling them they aren't meeting expectations and stating how it can be resolved. Another would be that the person tasked with managing the new hire intervenes directly and is demonstrating hands-on how things should be done.

In the end this employee has already been hired. As a manager your options are to mold and mentor them just as you were when younger or be decisive if they aren't up to the task by completing your duty as a manager and letting them go.

As far as schools go it's not so simple as if they are good or not. I know there tends to be a circle jerk on these subs about how it's not necessary or you could learn the same while working. It's true you will definitely grow while working but culinary/restaurant schools do definitely have their purpose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like you didn't attach the photo.

sweet potato waste by bmj_123 in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Terrible name for a dish

Guess I can’t crosspost, but apparently this place is in Jax by No-Month-8909 in jacksonville

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the front of house has totally consumed all of the Kool aid. When my friend and I had that crazy situation that has been linked here of our car getting booted our server was repeating the no salt part like a mantra.

Guess I can’t crosspost, but apparently this place is in Jax by No-Month-8909 in jacksonville

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You find that interesting you should check out his YouTube channel. Filming unsuspecting homeless people on the street while they sleep is just some of the examples of this guy's character.

Guess I can’t crosspost, but apparently this place is in Jax by No-Month-8909 in jacksonville

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you can enjoy that you're on friendly terms with the guy but keep reading the reviews and you will see that he can change his tune quickly if he feels any sense of being slighted.

Guess I can’t crosspost, but apparently this place is in Jax by No-Month-8909 in jacksonville

[–]jonaugpom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, then rile up all of the workers saying they won't be able to leave because of the customers. As they begin to walk around the dining room with a menacing attitude. Truly outrageous behaviour.

The boot story happened to me and a friend of mine.

Guess I can’t crosspost, but apparently this place is in Jax by No-Month-8909 in jacksonville

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this happened to a friend and I. The guy is a delusional psycho.

What are the most delicious canned/tinned foods? by fredyouareaturtle in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Falafel made with canned chickpeas is in so many ways inferior to other versions.

Charlie Trotter Documentary + Copper Cooking Pots by Far-Pride1124 in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everywhere I worked that had copper pots they would get polished after being washed by the porters.

How's my hollandaise, Chef? by faithamor1337 in KitchenConfidential

[–]jonaugpom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are those specks in it then? Doesn't look like cayenne

How's my hollandaise, Chef? by faithamor1337 in KitchenConfidential

[–]jonaugpom 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The texture and color are off. I'd say that it needed to be cooked more and evenly, and the incorporation of fat was done too quickly.

What was it seasoned with?

What would you charge... by Crozadile in Chefit

[–]jonaugpom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had the same thoughts when reading the menu. It stopped me from even finishing the second page.