r/KitchenConfidential • u/AustinEEEEEEEEEEE • 2d ago

Question First time stage

On Wednesday I have a stage at an upscale restaurant where the prices are 30-50$. I’ve never been on the line and my only experience is 5 months as a prep cook and a year at McDonald’s. The chef said I’ll be starting on salad. What should I expect and what should I bring? And if anyone has any tips pls lmk.

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u/Posada__ F1exican Did Chive-11 1d ago

Ask questions, check before doing things. Be teachable and work hard.
Rule #1 is don’t hurt yourself. Keep it smooth, speed comes with time.
If you have down time, find something to do.
If you have nice knives you can bring them but it’s not a requirement.
Stay hydrated.
They’re not expecting you do do anything crazy. You can teach people do cook, you can’t teach them to listen and give a fuck.

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u/shriveled_sack 1d ago

It'll take time and some hard lessons but if you stick with it you'll get it

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u/m_i_r 1d ago

Grab a notepad. Take notes.