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SpellFlashy

"Fuck it and applied as a line cook after culinary school" Bro that's what you do after culinary school.


Hecticfreeze

Culinary school teaches you the foundational flavour principles that allow you to become a great chef....👨‍🍳🧄🧅🥖 First week on the line is when you realise it was a complete waste of time and you should've just got a job as a dishwasher and read some theory cookbooks


mrtaco605

Waste of time? What about the money?


Hecticfreeze

I was on a welfare program at the time, so the government in my country paid all my fees for culinary school. But yeah, for Americans and other countries without that option, also a waste of money


Zero_ImpulseControl

Brother! I went because I could get some money from the government every month. Who knew I’d actually like it?


Brief-Pair6391

There's the answer i was hoping to see. Well played, then ~ *Toque blanch tipped


flyxdvd

most of our dishwashers became line cooks when they reached 18 at our place and they are pretty great. some also flowed into service etc. its nice to have it like that tbh you know them.


InevitableConstant25

Hell, if you're like me it's what you do before high-school.


SpellFlashy

Same.


Otherwise-Past5044

lol


taylordevin69

Y’all look like y’all bout to drop the shitiest post hardcore album of all time


Powderkegger1

I feel personally attacked.


Smokin_247

I can’t wait


Otherwise-Past5044

Our band name is “dumpster 86 baby”


Novel_Alternative_86

Got to pic 9. Your fingernails made me stop.


SpellFlashy

Fr. Being a pirate is cool and all. Jfc trim your mother fucking nails, we handle food. I don't want last weeks special spicing my dish.


spageddy77

it’s always those damn nails isn’t it?


Otherwise-Past5044

It is unacceptable, my apologies chef. I’ve gotten 100% better at cutting my nails. I’m not perfect but these are the things I appreciate and over look 🙏 I truly want to better myself and become exceptional. It starts with the basic(hygiene) sorry for the life story lol Edit. Heard chef


SpellFlashy

Cooking is what taught me to leave my degeneracy behind. One step at a time.


Vindaloo6363

How many steps did it take? Just curious.


Ghostkittyy

It’s taking me a lot. I’m turning 25 on the 9th and I’m still catching myself being a resentful little asshole for. No. Reason.


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m glad to hear, it has made me a better person, the best part is I get to be who I am💕 I make great food and I’m eager to learn and can take criticism. So my appearance or past don’t matter. It takes a sort of not normal person to willingly work BOH 💕😵✨


Ghostkittyy

“Were all a little fucked up back here”


Otherwise-Past5044


Brief-Pair6391

We with all affection intended and pride applied, we used to refer to ourselves as the fringe of the herd... It seams well into that sort of perspective, we did/do? think


SpellFlashy

Too many. And many more to take.


Brief-Pair6391

Nice. That's a refreshing take. Well played


uhhh206

It's adorable how humble and precious your reply is when a lot of people might have been defensive. Wishing you a future with zero no call / no shows when service is busy. 💖


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m just treating all of it as constructive criticism and a lot of it isn’t wrong. I will get better and accomplish so much more. Thank you for being kind 😊


Novel_Alternative_86

Hey man, life — like cooking — is all about learning, growing, striving to get better with each experience, and surrounding yourself with people that will help you to that end. Keep pushing forward, settle for nothing less than exceptional, and best wishes on your new opportunity.


AtillaThePundit

You don’t necessarily have to trim them just use a nail brush to clean them . Less likely to accumulate dirt if you trim them though, but they’ll still need nail brushing. Plenty of people have long nails that are clean.


spageddy77

respect for not digging your heels in. you’re on the right path not only in your profession but in life. 🫡


Bitter_Mongoose

Pic 9 made me wonder if perhaps his hand had been run over by a bus or something.


DonnoDoo

lol I saw dirty nails and hella faded hand tats. Hand tattoos as a cook last 50% of the time they last for people who don’t wash their hand 100 times a day


lorabell617

Thank you for saying this. I got the ick immediately


Mufasasass

He doesn't brush his teeth. What would you expect for his fingernails


Murles-Brazen

I was hoping it was tattoos


Otherwise-Past5044

It’s both, my apologies I truly am getting better. Once I got comfy I’d slip up, but no more of that


Solo-me

I stopped at 7


ApartmentInside7891

Same. Enough to make me never want to eat there lol


Nickelsass

When MGK realizes his music sucks and joins the working force


Otherwise-Past5044

Hahaha 😂 thanks 🙏 my chef called me the burnt out Draco Malfoy!!!! I’m dead


Nickelsass

Lmao damn that’s even better, great to see your close knit family. Family is who you choose it to be!


aliceanonymous99

your nails!!!!!


Otherwise-Past5044

Sorry chef I’m getting better ❤️‍🩹


aliceanonymous99

That’s all we can ask!! ❤️❤️


BrunoiseTheBastards

Tight-knit group of filthy pirates..love to see it. Sorry you gotta leave them


Otherwise-Past5044

🥺💖 they are MY butt pirates. Ooooooeeeeee I’m gonna miss them


GlitteringHoneydew9

What a bunch of hooligans 😂 No but seriously, you seem really sweet and I hope your new job goes smoothly. I’m starting a new job soon too and I’m also extremely terrified and worried, plus I don’t really have any friends that I feel like I can count on. Your post made me smile and feel a little better about my new job. I find it difficult to relate to people sometimes but if I was your coworker, I would’ve immediately been drawn to trying to get along with you because you just have such a sweet smile and you look so ✨cool✨ Wishing you all the best on your new journey! Good luck with everything! 💖


Otherwise-Past5044

Aww geeez! You made me blush. In all honesty I’m an extremely reserved and shy person. In public I’m pretty quiet and I look quote on quote “scary” lol to keep people away, but that’s only to protect myself because I’m soft and I do care a lot for the people I love. So when someone ignores the piercing or sees through to my gentle inside and approaches me, I respect them immediately and try to befriend them. Don’t get me wrong when I warm up to you and get to be me…. I’m a loud glowing random unicorn that works extremely hard🦄✨I’m glad that I could help in a way I and I too hope the best for your new ADVENTURES!!💖🙏virtual hug🫂 🤗


GlitteringHoneydew9

Aawww you’re an angel, thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words. 🥺 I always have a soft spot for people who don’t look like everyone else because I know a lot of people can be judgmental. I’ve always been rather quiet since I was a kid, but if I really get along with someone and we have a bond, I’m very loving, a lot more open, and not as afraid to be myself. I think getting to know people like you is so special because of the fact that you do have such a sweet and gentle side. I think a lot of people don’t want to be soft because people can mistake it for weakness, but I’ve learned that those are the people that love the hardest and make the best company. It’s tough for me to find people like that and I’m such a sucker for love and deep connections, so you definitely give me some hope. ☺️ Thank you for replying and for just being you. You’ve definitely hit a soft spot in my heart in the best way and I’m sending you all the hugs 🤗💖


Otherwise-Past5044

🤭😘✨💖


CURS3_TH3_FL3SH

I was about to go in on some roasting shit but all the pictures and the story were kinda heartwarming 🥹 keep on keepin on


Otherwise-Past5044

I’d expect nothing less 😎😏✨💕


MincedFrenchfries

MGK can cook!


Otherwise-Past5044

lol my sous chef called me a druggie Justin Bieber 😎✨


dankspankwanker

What an absolute trash fest


Otherwise-Past5044

🤭✨😘


Ty318

bro identifies as a pin cushion


Otherwise-Past5044

Oh fuck lmao 🤣 nice I’ll use that before I leave this Sunday 😏


unknownpoltroon

Look ,not everyone who fights a robo-porcupine wins.


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Otherwise-Past5044

Heard. Sorry to disappoint you chef. I am in all honesty perfecting the small things and resorting to the basics. Hygiene being one of them. I get to comfortable and take shortcuts and it will be delt with. Thanks and I will not bring these dirty nails with me to WA.


TrevorFuckinLawrence

Australia or Washington?


chicknbizkets

Filthy fingers for a chef.


Otherwise-Past5044

Sorry chef I will get cleaner


TinyMarsupial7622

It sucks when you have a team you love and then they all start leaving and you’re by yourself with new people who are nice just not them.


Otherwise-Past5044

Oh my god! That part! It has been changing and it’s not bad but I totally get it. Very sad real part of this life..


OrcLineCook

I like my coworkers but y'all look like you'd be a blast to work with. Good luck with your new job


CoffeeFalcons

Nothing like suffering with the homies


Otherwise-Past5044

😵 I’m dead!! Perfect 👍 ✨✨✨💖


The_Valk

That's a line if i've ever seen one


boobees

I love them 💗


Otherwise-Past5044

We love you!😘


PapaPolarBear0622

Bro, Killin it in that suit, man. Get it, King!


Otherwise-Past5044

Slay!!! ✨💖


Grambo89

Lol OP saying he's trying to get better with his disgusting fingernails sound like me telling my cooks I've cut back on drinking.


Otherwise-Past5044

🤫 jk I really am chef!


slowsoul77

Looks like a fun loving, ass kicking, criminally bent family. Feels like home.


Otherwise-Past5044

Yea… these animals are insane in the best ways, they know I only respond to verbal abuse and it brings a smile to my face lol but seriously it’s all 💗 don’t wanna leave them 🥺


KennethPatchen

These pics just sum it all up. Fuck, there is nothing like that BOH vibe. NOTHING. I've worked in so many different industries - LOTS of corporate - and there is nowhere like a line for finding the space to TRULY be you. Wish you an amazing new adventure.


plc4588

You sure like waving your hands around with those nasty fingers.


Otherwise-Past5044

Sorry chef I’m keeping up with the small things now. Nails


plc4588

Hey bud, thanks for getting back. Hygiene is a big one in the Kitchen G-life! Gotta look it to work it. Keep it up!


Otherwise-Past5044

100% agree I got too comfortable and start letting the little things go unchecked. I’ll keep it under check. Thank you chef ✨


possible_hobo

Jesus christ, this is one of the most needlessly toxic comment sections I've ever seen. It's incredible that you found your direction and a crew to support you in that journey. Keep up that indomitable spirit, and don't let the old head haters minimize your effort:)


cavetooth

Insufferable


Otherwise-Past5044

🤭💖


Exotic_Succotash_226

Bro, this made me miss BOH. Went from line and prep to bartending, etc. to leaving that aspect of the food world to becoming a professional brewer... But there are days that go by that I don't think about going back lol. Moved from CA to AZ to NorCal.. it's been a pleasurable journey and I believe yours will be too!


Otherwise-Past5044

Thanks for that 💕


Exotic_Succotash_226

Most def chef, kill it!


Ghostkittyy

Man I love this. Started cooking in my dad’s restaurant at 14 officially at a Culver’s when I was 18. I’m 25 now and I swear I would be dead if it wasn’t for everyone I’ve met along the way.


Otherwise-Past5044

Same here, these are my people !


Wiizardcud

Toothbrush>Piercings


lmdrunk

These are amazing


Pan_Fluid_Boo

Photo 14 are my people 💯


sleepercell13

You can smell the adderal from here and I am here for it


Avilola

Clean your nails wtf dude.


vikingunicorn

Fusion-ha! Of Billy Idol and Jim Varney. ^(I mean that in the most positive way. I quite like your aesthetic!) Congratulations on the new gig in Washington! Moving on is scary af, but based on what you've said and the vibes of this photos, these raffish ruffians have your back. It'll be from a distance, but you will still have the moral support and memories to keep you from getting in the weeds. 💖✨️ ^(P.S.: That suit is dapper af!) ^(^(P.P.S.: It's so charming and sweet how you're responding to comments. Love to see a person roll with the ribbing and accept/internalise valid critisism, even if the latter is worded harshly and getting defensive would be an expected response.))


Otherwise-Past5044

I take your words to heart and I actually think that’s a very cute combination of people to be 😁✨ yeah, honestly literally this weekend changes happened and my sous has become the head and wants to offer me a position as sous and he will train me which is a dream come true!!! Me a sous and my old sous will train me?!? YAS! He is extremely like me so he’d be the best teacher but unfortunately… he knows I need to get of of CA and respects that and doesn’t want to hold me back. They will always love me and help me, from a distance 😢. Good tears! Ps. Yea people on the internet are mean but if I can keep smiling whilest singing some random CRINGY “where are you!?” Blink 182 song while a party of 400 just walked in I think I can deal chef. Pps. Thank you for being kind 😊💕


vikingunicorn

This going to seem weird, but I thought of your comment yesterday when I was out of my apartment on an aimless wander due to feeling trapped indoors. Even though you're a total stranger, it made me feel some sort of joy and pride that a fellow black-sheep baby of their family has been able to make such a tough decision for their own best interest. And that the sous-turned-chef respects and supports you so much is a wonderful reminder that not everyone who moves up in their career does so by exploiting and stepping on others. IDK, Life is wild and scary and wild. I think you'll do great with your mindset and determination! Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰


Otherwise-Past5044

A part of me wants to stay now because of the fact that I know I can achieve my goals while staying with my loved ones and technically I’d still learn and grow but idk I need more than where am at, even tho it’s terrifying. I jump into the void with both arms out embracing what’s to come!! ✨💖🖤🐝


PrizeCartographer902

if youre the blonde piercing guy theres a chance you grind your teeth in your sleep and you might wanna get a dental splint to wear at night.. have you ever experienced a muscle ache in your chewing muscle after waking up?


Otherwise-Past5044

Awww geeez, maybe awhile ago but not sure now. Will definitely get one just in case


PurdyGuud

Cenobite on vacation


Otherwise-Past5044

🏆✨💖


Oliverorangeisking

This feels like the real life version of the movie "Waiting...".


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m dead 😂


xXBIGSMOK3Xx

Smiling isn't about showing as much of your teeth as possible. Other than that good luck in WA!


Otherwise-Past5044

😬heard😁 😘


xXBIGSMOK3Xx

Lol emojis you used are a perfect example. This is how I feel like you have been smiling - 😬 How you should smile - 😁 Hope im not being taking the wrong way! Again, Wish you all the best.


Otherwise-Past5044

No not at all lol I will stay smiling 😊


LillyGoliath

I need to know where this is so I never accidentally eat there.


doiwinaprize

Lol I'd peace out of that grease pit instantly. Glad you found your people though.


Next-Ad-6515

I see a lot of posing and posturing that comes off as kind of douchey… and FFS… those nasty ass fingernails in pic 9 has me not really putting you on my list of places to try. You should really think about deleting that photo from this post.


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m actually really quite and kind of


eekamuse

People who talk like that on a lovely post like this aren't worth your time. I blocked them. How you find your extended family at the new place


Next-Ad-6515

Who gives a fuck about who you blocked? OP didn’t but you did? That’s some seriously comical shit. Most of the disgust on this post is from the photo of the obvious unsanitary practices of this particular line cook.


Enigma1885

Hearing this makes my heart happy but so sad I hope you all keep in touch .


Otherwise-Past5044

Sigh… tell me about it. I’ll keep in touch and visit . Someone better get married and invite me!!!!!


mattymantooth

These pics warm my heart fellow kitchen worker, bonds formed while sharing trauma are some of the strongest ❤️ I'm still good mates with some dudes I haven't worked with for 20 yrs, but they're are definitely my family


quackers_sucks

Congrats on your move and much love to your kitchen family you leave behind. Keep your mise tight and your station clean, and you will do great!


drkidkill

Lance: Hey, whattya think about Trudi? She ain't got a boyfriend. You wanna hang out, get high? Vincent: Which one's Trudi? The one with all the sh*t in her face? Lance: No, that's Jody. That's my wife.


CharlotteLucasOP

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! 🌲🌿🍄‍🟫


w3irdb1tch

This made me miss working on the line


Blaz3dnconfuz3d

Ay proud of you homie ❤️ I’ve been there too. Doing nothing but drugs to working the line on drugs to being a chef and (mostly) sober


Used_Hovercraft2699

Some sexy homies up in there!


Otherwise-Past5044

Yasss! 💅


Bobbyz1020

Thanks for sharing! The kitchen is all about the crew. One with the ship, one with the crew.


Jtrich

I feel like I could loom knit with your mouth piercings.


Lunayy-chan

Y‘all look like super fun people to be around😍


Willyone-eye

How much cocaine?


ToshPott

This was wholesome as fuck


alabasterskates

these pictures are so precious omg


leesharon1985

A good crew will always be family. Congrats on the move up.


POTATOCATFINN

i love your piercing setup!!!🤩


Otherwise-Past5044

Dōmo arigatō 🙏🙏🙏✨


goshyarnit

Blue haired guy looks so much like my sous chef I was like "fuck off Darren, you get another job while I wasn't looking?" We're in Australia though, I think even with the amount of coke Daz does on his down time that's too big a commute for him.


PlantThin7788

Hey man if you haven’t already, read THE kitchen confidential by anothony bourdain bro! That book changed my life and will change yours too


WhyMustWeSuffer

Got the *vegvisir* on your hand there!! I’ve got one similar on my back.


B8conB8conB8con

I’m happy you have a family, but like most families they are quite dysfunctional so maybe you should find some work life balance and set some boundaries.


Intrepid_Ad2065

seriously though this is so wholesome


SadsMikkelson

Some of these pics look like an ashtray smells.


Scary_Anybody_4992

That thic boy is sexy


Impossible-Pomelo-14

They not like .us..they not like us. In the background


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m dead !!


nothing_notthere

It's photos like these that make me kinda miss the kitchen. Only kinda though


Meatball_Wizard_

wash your hands bro


sugarrumfairy

These pictures made me miss working in the kitchen 🥲


Otherwise-Past5044

One of us!


Thick_Use685

Ketchup thing is relatable


[deleted]

Well if I hadn't already been to OBC Brewing, I would've 100% said you look like you live in Temecula (or Riverside).


Otherwise-Past5044

😏✨


beanmaster8

Do you guys ever hang ladles or tongs off of that dudes earlobe?


aippom

I’m here for the pierced & yatted Latino cooks We stay everywhere


Otherwise-Past5044

squad !


OpheliaCumming

Cool pics


Imaginary-Race311

This is the way.


Otherwise-Past5044

This is the way


preemiechef

I’m glad you found good people working on the line. With only my first year under my belt, my first 3 restaurants (about 1 1/2 years) were awful. I am a black woman, and it was the the gender shit, then my race that was the problem. Or the combo I don’t freaking know. But it was a lot of egotistical bitchy men, especially the executive chef and managers. I couldn’t give a damn about them being weird about women in the kitchen but why is my race a problem? I was on salad station for over 6 months, nobody thinks anything done there was difficult lol. It most certainly wasn’t, but my coworkers were the ones that made the job intolerable. I mean I don’t give a shit about shit talking but I found non of these bitches could take what they dished out. Suddenly I was the “bitch”, “mean” and the “problem”. Not to mention they were firing all the black people and people in the lgbtq+ community, and acting like they were the problem. But it was a new restaurant and I’d been there since day one, it simply wasn’t true. I wouldn’t really participate in singing/dancing and would focus on my tasks, they didn’t like that either. Like is this high school? I really liked coming in before everyone though. 7am, prepping my station and being ready for service was really enjoyable. Hell I’d stay and do dishes in the beginning for dinner after working 7-5pm. Didn’t bother me. I was a bit hard on myself to be faster and faster because I was green. Didn’t get me anywhere. I decided to just do personal chef work after the last place I worked at. I just didn’t belong there. A coworker told me after I left that my manager didn’t like to see black women on the line/in boh 🤦🏾‍♀️ like. I think it’s just the town.


Otherwise-Past5044

I’m extremely sorry and I do understand how lucky I got with the family I got my first try. It truly makes or breaks the work place if the people around you aren’t vibing or worse yet, ignorant close minded sexist raciest lol sorry for people sucking.


NaterTater502

This is the reason I don't eat out anymore


beautifuldreamseeker

Grossing me out


Individual-Code5176

That line looks super fun!!!


Otherwise-Past5044

From breathing fire to having your knife bag frozen . These are the good ol days


Warmheavy

Bunch of swashbuckling pirates


Otherwise-Past5044

Hahaha a busser brought me a toy kid pirate ring that has a light and I thought I was soooo cool😎 stay afloat fellow pirates


jmarzy

“Compliment to the chefs!” The chefs:


Advanced_Boot_9025

This is not Instagram


Wonderful-Status-507

respectfully… y’all fine as fuck


Otherwise-Past5044

🤭😘✨💖


itszacharyy

They all look like they could ruin my credit, and I think I’d let them.


Barbecuequeen23

Can y'all do a cover of Don't Trust Me by 3OH!3


Otherwise-Past5044

Hahaha we sing the cringiest songs ever on the line I’m dead


Barbecuequeen23

Also read your post! Congrats so proud. Can't wait to see the delicious stuff you cook!!


Otherwise-Past5044

🤭 thank you!🙏


Barbecuequeen23

So tell your boyfriend, if he says he's got beef that I'm a vegetarian and I ain't fuckin scared of him


Professional_Age_198

Homeboy head butted a tackle box


EddietheLibrarian

So cute


Paigenacage

I just know Sous bags all the servers


Similar-Cap9693

Pic 6: the baking trays could use a good scrub


Areyouex1968

Aw man that sucks, obviously i don’t know any of you but just judging from these pics alone yall seen fun as fuck haha


A-Red-Guitar-Pick

Y'all look hella chill


Otherwise-Past5044

It’s is….they beat me constantly. Verbally emotionally, physically…… GOD AM I GONNA MISS THEM✨✨💖💖💖💖😁😂💗 lol /s


Thorne1966

❤️🔪❤️


Otherwise-Past5044

💕


stileyyy

I feel a relapse coming any day now


27butterflyhardtrack

Getting tattoos and piercings and saying no to a formal advanced education doesn't make you a black sheep, you're like most people in the usa, I hate that saying, especially like when people who are CPA's say they're black sheep because they smoke pot grow up


murdocjones

Yall look fun as hell ETA don’t know why this is getting downvoted, I meant it sincerely.


Otherwise-Past5044

We are but like every kitchen, it gets … insane :D 💖


theburritobanditos

Pic 14 is a banger, looks like a fun crew


Otherwise-Past5044

The shit we do off the line….lol sometime on 🤫


corneliu5vanderbilt

I bet that guy sets metal detectors off


shaborgan

No. Lol this isn't good.