Trying to decide if I should stick with him or if this is a workplace accident waiting to happen.
New guy preps super slow, knife skills are awful, any advice?
byu/Morall_tach inKitchenConfidential
by Morall_tach
Trying to decide if I should stick with him or if this is a workplace accident waiting to happen.
New guy preps super slow, knife skills are awful, any advice?
byu/Morall_tach inKitchenConfidential
by Morall_tach
34 Comments
Might be time to send him to the dish pit.
House knifes are dull as hell. No wonder he’s slow.
back to the dish pit, scrub
looks dangerous
Fire him and hire a younger guy. That fella’s obviously too old for the job.
Maybe the fryer is a better fit
I’m afraid you’ll have to fire him. 😞
He needs to go through Culinary Preschool first I think
Hm, how’s his personal hygiene? If he’s diligent about hand washing, he can occasionally step out of the dishwashing pit
Have you tried emotional bullying?
Gotta equip him for success if you expect skills to improve!
Young man needs sharper knives and a nicotine addiction
jfc no one in this generation wants to work 🙄
nothing workplace bullying can’t fix
He needs a larger, sharper knife.
if you yell at him a lot, I bet he will work faster.
Knife skills of a toddler smdh
No damp towel under the cutting board is a rookie mistake lol. He has potential though, I’m sure he’ll brunoise with them best of them in no time.
Teach him how pinching your pointer finger and thumb locks the wrist for easier cuts and also explain the angle of the cut and how reduces surface area means less force to cut. In toddler terms of course. I got my 3yo a knife and taught her. At 9 she’s a knife using machine.
Put the container on the knife side for ergonomics
Sharpen your damn knife, new guy!
See him tomorrow chef and keep seeing him. I think he’s got potential.
I recommend loving him unconditionally
have you looked into his diet/nutrition? looks like he’s not getting enough red bull or nicotine.
Sorry, I’ve nothing sarcastic to say, ‘cos that’s cute af 😃
See you tomorrow chef
Trash all his prep until it’s perfect.
Obviously height-challenged. An appropriately-gauged surface is necessary. And get him some proper tools! Seriously, you are bordering on several OSHA violations! 🤣
Put a wet paper towel under that board.
You might be looking at a workers comp situation. That table is chest high, no one’s going to get their best cuts with no leverage.
Next he’s gonna be asking to hit your vape in the walk in
I don’t have any jokes that haven’t been made. Just wanted to say that from a childhood development perspective, this warms my heart! Fine motor skills, gaining confidence at a solo task, “helping” the family by contributing to the household, and spending time with a loving adult.
He’s probably just a bit hungover, send him outside for a smoke with a red bull and he’ll be back to top form.
Given his motor skills, I’m impressed. Give him a little time and he’ll fit right into the job. Side benefit: you can pay him with graham crackers, baby carrots, and hugs.