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I started out at 21 when I needed some cash to help pay for college stuff. I honestly thought it was going to be temporary. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years now and I can't picture myself doing anything else. I love it.
Right out of high school, around 18. Took some line cook gigs before working my way up to sous chef. The kitchen chaos is addictive. It's pressure cooker by day, creative playground by night.
Chief
Totally love the BOH! It’s such a demanding yet rewarding job!
Mcdonalds when I was 15! Worked there for 2 years and is still the #1 most stressful job I've ever had. Started as a hostess for a great restaurant when I was 18 and ended up with them as a line cook.
Chief
Wow never worked at McDonald’s - how is it more stressful than a regular restaurant?
My history? I started in food service at 19, a small café gig while in school. I still remember the rush of a packed Saturday morning. There’s something about the pace and people that just hits differently. I switched careers at 35, and now I manage a food truck I adore. It’s never too late to find your fit.
Chief
Do you like the food truck more than a restaurant? It’s kind of the same except I guess you move around so do you ever get regulars?
I started working as a hostess at 18. I did that for two years, then got an opportunity to move up to server. I've been doing that for 6 years now and still enjoy it, even if the crazy hours are a bit of a drag.
Chief
Yeah serving is a sweet job - I always look forward to certain regulars coming in - and it definitely helps when the tips are good!
I started with Sonic Drive In at 14 years old, while still in school, was in work program later and would leave at 11am, and work until 1 pm, go back to school until 330, the back to work at 5pm. Made .90 cents per hour, must have loved it, stayed with the company 27 years.
I started food service recently (I'm 18), and while I enjoy it I love food safety even more! A lot of people have told me "you would be a great heath inspector!"
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