First block : Leeukoppie
Leeukoppie : My first block of my second year was at Leeukoppie estate for the Kersner family, I was working as part of the private chefing team underneath Chef Gary and former silwood student Cassey. With Isis , Otto and Emma also second year students. It was a slow start as we got introduced to staff , briefed on the different dietries and eating habits of the family. Falling into a basic routine of either working morning shift(7am to 2pm) or afternoon shift (2PM until told when to leave). Didnt receive alot of responsibility at the beginning mainly helped prep for the meals and clean down. After roughly 2 to 3 weeks we helped construct menu ideas , carry out entire meal prep (with guidance) take orders , make orders and handle full stock takes. Then we got into the busy season which was Christmas to New years and worked non stop to get everything ready it was very exciting. New years and Christmas came and went so fast, so ...