When I accepted this job, I took the job thinking I had agreed to being an assistant cook. Chopping vegetables, prep work for the head cook. When I got to Deer Crossing, I had a sudden realization that was not what I was going to be doing. There was no "head cook" there were 2 cooks, Jenny from Colombia and myself.
Jenny in the beginning was very hard to work with, she spoke very little English, and had no idea how to prepare any of the dishes on the menu. It did not feel at all like I was an assistant cook, but more like I was the head cook. Jenny took to me like I was in charge, and I made all the decisions, like what to make for the meal, what time to start cooking, how to make the dish, it was very overwhelming.
After some time Jenny started to pick things up, I taught her to make French toast, and how to properly cut fruits and vegetables so it was time efficient. I also taught her how to make chili, meat and veggie chili, which was exciting since she had never had chili before.
Teaching someone how to cook things I have grown up cooking is so interesting, it feels good to share with someone a skill that they will keep with them forever and to share a recipe you can now both enjoy.
About Me
- Mikaela Stoner
- I'm a current Culinary student at Linn Benton Community College as well as a Nutrition and Food Service Systems student at Oregon State University. This blog is going to share stories of my work experiences, funny moments in the kitchen and also my personal nightmares in the kitchen. I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes, some that are written by myself and some written by others. I have an incredible passion for cooking and love sharing my experiences.
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