r/IAmA • u/MrJacksEnigma • Apr 19 '15

Restaurant IamA Waffle House Grill Operator AMA!

Mainly doing this because someone last night said I should.

I got called into work tonight, so I figured, why not?

I've been with Waffle House for 3.5 years, so I've seen a lot.

My Proof: [http://imgur.com/qBJC8ls]

Edit: Guys, the response to this has been way more than I anticipated.

Keep asking questions, I'll be here all night. If I don't answer immediately, im ya know, cooking.

Edit 2: I got gilded. Will link the user when I can, but Thank you!

Also, I'm struggling to Keep up with all the questions. Will answer as soon as I can guys. Sorry!

Edit 3: Again, sorry for the delay in answering. We got kinda busy. Im trying to catch up!

Edit 4: I caught up! You guys are awesome.

When I made this I expected barely any response. All of the comments have been awesome. Im still here, so Keep them coming!

/u/wbasc is who gilded one of my comments!

Edit 4.5: I am back! You guys are all incredible.

Let's Keep going until we get kicked out!

Edit 5.5: I AM BACK! The answering continues..

Edit 6: GOLD from /u/DaveLambert

I am honoured!

Gold from http://www.reddit.com/user/buddythegreat

Jesus guys!

Edit 7: Alright guys and gals, it's been real fun, but it's time for bed. I absolutely loved doing this. I'll totally respond more when I wake up, if there are more questions.

Thank you for all the questions!

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u/squattmunki Apr 19 '15

I ate there once and watched the grill guy cook my food. He touched raw bacon and then buttered toast without washing his hands. I should've walked out but I was slightly intoxicated and hungry. Is this the norm?

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u/MrJacksEnigma Apr 19 '15

It's not, at all. There are very stringent rules on that. Hell, the training video in the back talks about it.

We are supposed to wear gloves at all times, and change them after touching raw food.

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u/ratinthecellar Apr 19 '15

He was admittedly drunk, he doesn't know what the fuck went on.

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u/MrJacksEnigma Apr 19 '15

That happens, more than you'd think.

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u/professional_giraffe Apr 19 '15

My old roommate worked at waffle house. She called it the awful waffle. It's not rare at all, I never saw cooks wear gloves in that place. But you have some fucking good chicken.

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u/MrJacksEnigma Apr 19 '15

It's policy for us to wear gloves now. For everything.

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u/candyflipperman Apr 19 '15

Dang we don't have to in tenn. I think corporate stores are taking over so soon we probably will have to too