Talking to a new line cook about plating made me realize something

She said she was taught to 'build from the back' on a plate, which is the opposite of how I learned. It made me wonder if my plating style has gotten stale after a decade in the same kitchen. Anyone else get a fresh perspective from a junior staff member recently?

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fiona3322mo ago

Honestly had a new prep guy show me a faster way to peel garlic last week. Felt my whole world shift a little. It's wild how stuck you can get in your own routine.

ninal912mo ago

Oh man, that's so real. It's easy to just keep doing things the way you were first taught and never question it. A fresh pair of eyes can totally shake up a process you thought was set in stone. I love when that happens, even if it makes you feel a bit silly for not seeing it before. It's a good reminder that there's usually more than one right way to do something.

terryr4612d ago

Right, and it's not just at work either. I've noticed that pattern everywhere, like in the kitchen or even how you load the dishwasher. You'll swear your way is the only way until someone shows you a trick that saves you ten minutes, and you just stand there questioning your whole existence. It's like we're all just walking around with these blinders on, thinking our habits are the gospel truth. The real trick might just be staying open to the idea that we're all a little bit wrong about something.