professional kitchens
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COOKS AND THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS
Sweat was creeping down Alex’s back. The line was just 15 minutes into the 7 o’clock push and the board was full. The pressure was on, but Alex was on his game – he was wearing an ear-to-ear smile because… Continue reading
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A BAKER’S DOZEN LIFE LESSONS FROM A DISHWASHER
Yes, I have talked about the importance of dishwashers before and I stand by my statement that they are the most important people in your kitchen. Just think about the state of your operation any time that the dishwasher doesn’t… Continue reading
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LINE COOKS ARE THE ENGINE THAT DRIVE A RESTAURANT
It takes many years for a good cook to become a great cook, to become a chef. There is an enormous amount of experience that leads to the ability to lead a kitchen, to create a vision and set the… Continue reading
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ENOUGH WITH INACCURATE TV FOOD SHOWS
Nearly everyone in the restaurant business that I know cringes when anyone mentions one of the “reality food shows” on various networks. Inaccurate would not go far enough to describe the environment that is portrayed. Some may clarify and say,… Continue reading
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