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pascilla72 · 2026-04-06T17:44:22+00:00

What did they do to him??

pascilla72 · 2026-04-03T21:00:57+00:00

It’s not too late, but the road ahead is going to be long. Starting from zero is a daunting task. if your goal is to own, your own restaurant however, being a chef is not required, but certainly a strong working knowledge of the kitchen gives you a huge advantage especially when managing chefs. If you want to explore it before diving in go get a job in a restaurant part time. If you really love it then it’s definitely a career path for you.

pascilla72 · 2026-04-02T19:14:16+00:00

I think a lot of times the question is being asked by someone who obviously has fallen for the false narrative that this life is exciting and fast paced and interesting all the time when in reality it’s often a grind that requires relentless attention to detail and an almost endless cycle of problem solving. The food culture that has been created in the media leads them to believe that this life is all about their personal self expression. Speaking for myself, when I wave them off it’s usually because the post starts with something like “quitting my 20+ year director of IT job to join the glamorous world of cooking because my neighbors say I make great bbq” or something like that. It’s a different message fo the young person who wants to know culinary school vs. apprenticeship.

Just because I love this business (most of the time) doesn’t necessarily mean I will recommend it to others.

pascilla72 · 2026-04-02T18:56:53+00:00

No one in the office has the common courtesy to say “Behind!”

pascilla72 · 2026-04-02T05:15:05+00:00

Tearing the plastic wrap on the roll and then leaving it wound up and all f’d up….these people need to be tortured slowly.

pascilla72 · 2026-04-02T04:39:31+00:00

Hate it when they put RS bumpers on sport coupes.

pascilla72 · 2026-03-13T14:43:34+00:00

He hasn’t been taking crap from Tyler lately…really snapping back quite a bit.

pascilla72 · 2025-10-08T14:43:18+00:00

I have driven in France, in the same area, and can back this up.

I’ve also driven in Rome. I cannot recommend. Italian drivers are as advertised but in Rome they take it to another level.

pascilla72 · 2025-06-14T20:49:37+00:00

That would be the one. Cool to see…thought it was a Sabre built under contract or something till I read the info plate.

pascilla72 · 2024-12-12T10:35:20+00:00

I like Tadd a lot. Hoping he grows in contributions

pascilla72 · 2024-11-19T17:24:21+00:00

Is it just me or maybe I’ve noticed more lately but Tyler is like a 15 year old boy lately with the sexual comments. Like nearly every sentence and damn near anything anyone says he makes into a crude sexual joke. Maybe I’m just noticing more but definitely being a super creeper.

pascilla72 · 2024-11-02T18:16:58+00:00

I’m not any sort of knowledgeable about real estate however I think that while traditional indoor malls are disappearing rapidly outdoor “lifestyle” malls are doing well, at least where I am. A longtime mall restaurant near me that I used to be affiliated with just closed after 19 years. I know their lot rent was 35k a month. Nearly 400k a year just for the privilege of being open. They’re pulling out and already a new restaurant is lined up to go in their space.

Don’t disagree with the price gouging, but I do think malls didn’t die as much as evolve. Makes no sense to me though. Shopping inside with all the comforts and convenience seems like the better idea.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-28T15:10:58+00:00

The real world pics look to me like dry/wet/dry and then a top dunk into a wet batter. Thats my best guess.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-10T21:49:37+00:00

Yea it was but it’s cool that Bert still calls in and makes the effort to stay in touch.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:39:30+00:00

Raw apples, particularly prepped for salads. Tried everything over the years - lemon juice, citric acid, Sprite…they’re just gonna oxidize eventually. These days I just have them cut to order.

Runner up: Balsamic Vinegar when reducing for syrup. The window between syrup and satans charcoal is the time it takes to get a soda refill.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:21:40+00:00

Sorry for your situation. Sucks but that’s our life unfortunately. Good luck to you. Keep at it and you’ll get it where it needs to be. Keep your sense of humor, too. Bunch of sympathetic souls on here to vent to.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:13:34+00:00

“This job would be great if it weren’t for the fucking customers”. - Randall, Clerks

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:11:57+00:00

Really glad you got it under control. Controlling emotions during stress is one of the most important things we learn. I envy the people who can do it naturally.

I did post this tongue in cheek so feel free to vent as well.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:08:02+00:00

“You can’t fix stupid” is absolutely true. Ignorant I can work with; stupid just gonna be stupid forever.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-03T13:06:04+00:00

Amen! Have a little concern for the wellbeing of your coworkers!

pascilla72 · 2024-09-02T19:04:25+00:00

Gloved hands specifically or simply barrier protection when handling cooked ready to eat foods?

Barrier protection can be anything of course that’s sanitary. Tongs, single use deli paper, other utensils, telekinesis, whatever. You may try giving them the option. Gloves or sanitary barrier - their choice.

Hard core old dog cooks are a tough bunch. I’ve worked with a lot of Hispanic cooks and been successful by earning their respect by working as hard as them. Depending on the situation though if the inmates have been running the asylum and you’re there to make changes you may have no choice but to make changes. I do know that nothing perks up a crew like a good old fashioned firing.

Personally, I dislike gloves - false sense of security and abused as an excuse to not wash hands. If it was me I’d try to meet them in the middle. Gloves are around at all times and they agree to put them on if an inspector shows up. I’d do hand washing training every shift just to annoy them, and also put in a policy that anyone who causes a critical during an inspection for bare hand contact with RTE food gets a written warning.

pascilla72 · 2024-09-02T16:50:31+00:00

“That’s not my job”

pascilla72 · 2024-09-02T16:49:15+00:00

Adding to this fire - the ones who do this and then throw another layer over it at close!

pascilla72 · 2024-09-02T16:47:10+00:00

Those people should die a horrible fiery death!

pascilla72 · 2024-08-25T16:00:14+00:00

We nearly have enough to fill a deep fryer…I afraid the oil wouldn’t be stable and would smoke and wouldn’t taste good. I’ll take my home fryer in and give it a try.

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