Dishes, Mandolins and Air Conditioning

Hey there. Recently you have heard me complaining a lot about being unemployed, and for this I apologize. I now have a job as a dishwasher/prep cook at the Colorado Steakhouse. I start today at 4:30. My interview was short and, mainly consisted of my interviewer and I complaining about hippies who refuse to work properly. It was however my previous employer who got me the job, as he happens to be friends with my new boss. I will be making $8 an hour, as well as a bonus after 30 days if I do not complain/quit. The hours will be all over the place, but as I have no real plans for the summer, this should not be a problem. I am of course greatful to EC Floorsanding, the Calorado Steakhouse and St. Joseph.



I wrote that last paragraph at 2:30.. Lets see what happens next.

OK, it is now almost twelve, and I have been at work since 4:30.. I did not have fun.. The work is at times dreadfully dull with nothing to do, and at other times complete chaos. I have the most disgusting jobs of anyone there.. It is for lack of a better word completely icky. I also am the last person to leave, as I have not only to sanitize every stainless steel surface in the kitchen, but also to sweep and mop all the floors, run dirty napkins up to the housekeeping department and put every single dish and utensil in it's proper place. Besides all this, I am now a prep cook too. Preparing small dishes and salads is the easiest part of my job. Apart from all the gross stuff, the hardest part is finding where everything goes.

I was told that I did incredibly well for my first day, and I am proud of the work I did. By the end of the night I had stopped asking questions, and was just doing my job. Besides all the negative points, the job is fulfilling. It gives a strong feeling of community, as everyone in the kitchen is mutually dependent on the work of everyone else. Everyone is very nice, especially as I managed to not screw up at all. I am not looking forward to tomorrow as I am told it will be very busy indeed.. However, I am very pleased that I now have a job and can contribute to society once again..

See ya tomorrow..