Week 2

Week 2:          Date:   January 16-22

Summation:

Well Sunday and Monday I didn’t do anything really because I wasn’t going to be starting work until Tuesday but all of my friends were working so I had no one to go to the parks with. Instead I just watched tv online and clean the apartment. Tuesday was exciting because it was my first day working. I worked in the FOH and had to wear a silly costume. It was really fun and everyone was really nice. Wednesday I was super excited about being able to be in the kitchen. I was even more excited that my schedule allowed me to sleep in until 11! When I got there I chatted with one of the sous chefs, Chef Allen, and then ended up working with another sous chef, Chef Michael. I worked on pantry all night with my trainer, Alonzo from Columbia. It was pretty easy but that just because we only did 100 covers. I got to go through the hotline and try all of the food and then try all the desserts as well; it was really good food! I didn’t get back to my apartment until close to 11 pm but this was fine because I could just sleep in again on Thursday. Thursday I went into work and I had a different trainer named Kristiana. She was really cool and basically left me to do pantry as much as I could but was around if I needed help. We did 130 covers that night and I did it mostly by myself. Then on Friday I was going to be alone on the pantry station. It wasn’t so bad at first but then we got bombarded with tickets because it was raining and everyone was staying inside and eating at the Captains Grille. That night was had close to 250 covers and I was by myself most of the time because everyone else was really busy as well. At the end of the night chef Michael said, “good job Kati.” These were the best words I have ever heard! Then on Saturday, I did pantry by myself again only this time I didn’t have as many covers; there were only around 125 covers. All in all, it was a VERY informational week and it was loads of fun! I love the place I work and the crew I’m working with. Although I’m not getting as many covers as Katie and Austin are experiencing, I am learning a lot and gaining experience for when I get a job back in Indianapolis.