4.0
Mar 18, 2025
Great Break From Traditional Restaurant Work
Former employee, more than 1 year
Brooklyn, NY
Recommend
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Pros
You get the joy of cooking without the stress of traditional kitchens, surrounded only by fellow chefs who offer lots of valuable knowledge and friendly conversation. The work can be intense at times, and the volume of the prep can feel arduous but there is also a sense of reward considering you see all the food through to the plate.
Cons
At the time I was there, it was competitive getting access to ovens and even sheet pans and rolling carts. I don't know if it has gotten better or worse, as when I was leaving many new chefs were joining the fray. Also, despite loving the work, the pay was far too low to see it as a viable long term option.