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“Kitchen Confidential”: Restaurant Workers Reveal Industry Secrets In 38 Honest Posts
Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas
It's hard to work in a restaurant and not become a cynic. I mean, have you seen Kitchen Nightmares? Owners doing drugs on the premises; stealing their own stock from business partners and family members; taking tips from hardworking staff to stuff their own pockets; chefs having to pay suppliers themselves as accounts are closed; customers bringing their own bells for when they need the server's attention; bailiffs appearing on the premises... The list goes on. I'm not saying every establishment is toxic. Just that you never know what's happening behind the counter. However, there's a perfect place to learn — a subreddit called r/KitchenConfidential. It has 378k members, constantly making honest and funny posts about the industry, and they paint quite the picture!
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#2
Lost My Job As A Receptionist Due To Covid And Got A Job As A Dishwasher To Make Ends Meet
Today, during rush hour, the chef guided me into making these because he was swamped. I know it's not much, but I'm proud. I've discovered a passion. He's helping me pick out a government culinary school.
#5
Chef Cut Himself So Badly Yesterday He Had To Go To The Hospital And Take The Day Off. We Set Up His Station This Morning With His Safety In Mind
#6
New Kid Said He Wanted Some More Hours, Told Him To Go Clean The Grill. I Did Not Expect This When I Walked Back Over There.... Kids Gonna Get Some More Hours
#8
Everyone Pitched In To Buy A Nice Knife For Him. He Always Gives It His All And Is The Sweetest Person!
#9
My Dad Just Sent This To Me Asking “Is This True?”
This picture really hit home with me.
I cook over 1k plates a week for people to enjoy dinner with their families and friends. And this is how i usually eat dinner. Like this or hunched over a garbage can. So if you have a chef in your life keep this picture in mind and maybe cook them a meal, sit down with them and have a nice dinner. Something like this may seem small to others but it means a lot to people like us.
#11
Anthony Bourdain Stopped By My Mom’s Kitchen While Filming When I Was A Kid. She Mentioned That We Tried To Go To His Book Signing The Night Before But Couldn’t. So He Grabbed An Envelope Out Of The Trash And Signed It For Me
#16
Always Remember Where You Came From. 9 Years Ago On My First Day In The Kitchen As A Dishwasher vs. Where I Am Today. Never Underestimate Yourself
#17
All Restaurants Should Do This, Almost Makes Me Want To Ask For An Application. 8 Upvotes And I’ll Buy Boh A Drink
#21
Watching My Online Graduation During Prep, Hopefully They Read My Name Before Service Starts
#24
Good Luck To All Of Our Kitchen Comrades Who Have To Work Tonight/Tomorrow Night In The USA
#29
My Mouth Dropped When I Read This. Every Resturant Should Do This. [veggie Galaxy In Boston]
#34
Currently Work In It, Worked As A Line Cook For Years. This Similarity Occured To Me The Other Day
#38
Currently Work In It, Worked As A Line Cook For Years. This Similarity Occured To Me The Other Day
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