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c/chefsperez.miaperez.mia3d ago

Watching a line cook in New Orleans handle a broken fryer basket taught me more than any class.

He calmly used a pair of tongs and a sheet tray to drain and portion the fries without missing a beat during a packed Saturday service, which made me rethink my whole approach to kitchen emergencies.
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tyler_king
Man, that's the real stuff right there. I used to panic and make a huge mess whenever something broke on my station. Watching someone just... solve the problem without the drama is a skill I'm still trying to learn. It's like my brain short circuits and I forget all the simple tools around me. That calm focus under pressure is honestly more impressive than any fancy cooking technique.
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dakotaknight
Know that short circuit feeling all too well.
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