People working in the food industry deserve a lot more credit than they receive. Working in the kitchen of a restaurant for a few years has made me appreciate the effort it takes to upkeep a food business. I believe everyone should experience the struggles that come along with a food industry job at least once in their life. For anybody that has worked in a kitchen before, this one is for you!
1. You permanently smell like food
It's a struggle to even get the stench off your skin let alone your clothes
2. When the waiting staff mess up and you have to remake the food again
"You have got to be kidding me"
3. Constantly shouting "BEHIND" a million times a day to avoid other employees
It becomes such a habit, you have to stop yourself from saying it outside of work
4. When you've worked doubles all week and you can barely function anymore
You don't know tired until you close the night before and wake up at 8 am the next day
5. Waiting staff think standing near the window will make their food cook faster
No I can not make the oven cook your food any faster
6. Having a short staffed kitchen and running around like a crazy person
"No, no, i'm fine"
7. When a slow shift makes you feel like you've been working for hours but it's actually been 20 minutes
Only 12 more hours to go!
8. When customers complicate orders by adding a million and one modifications
"Can i get my pizza with extra sauce, light cheese, 1/2 meat, 1/2 veggie, 1/4 no onion, 1/4 extra tomato, well done, but don't burn it. Oh, and make sure you do it with a smile!"
9. Having no social life because you close until 2 am every night
"Sure i can hang out if you wait up until 2 am"
10. When you bust your butt in the kitchen all day, and the waiting staff brag about their tips
11. When customers walk in 2 minutes before closing time
Although my job can be very frustrating and tiring, the experience has taught me hard work and better appreciation for the work that people do. I have made many great friends from my job i know this will be relatable to them and anybody that works in a restaurant.
