Miguel is the definitive hard worker. The only thing that out shines his work ethic is his pleasant demeanor, his unfailing smile. This guy arrives before everyone else; sweeps and mops the whole restaurant, puts away all the food orders, and dives right into prep-work; the whole time keeping the dish pit moving and the kitchen supplied with everything from sheet pans to deli-cups. After putting in 8 hours at Ten-01, he wheels across town and works the pantry station at Tabla. An inspiration to kitchen folk everywhere, Miguelito fucking rules. He always cheers me up when I see him, and does whatever anyone asks of him with a big-ass smile and methodical speed. Thanks Miguel, drink up!
If Anyone Deserves a Beer, it’s Miguel.
17 February 2009 | Ten 01, cook, people | 5 Responses
Last Modified: 17 February 2009 @ 08:22
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Every restaurant has at least one Miguel. Mine is Cuco, and he makes me wish for a cloning machine every day.
@ zak- this industry would be in the dark ages without the latino workforce. Learning Spanish has been more useful to me than my knife skills.
You have knife skills? Huh. Who new!
@ jack yoss- haha…I should have simply said “my knives.”
Thanks for reading chef!!
Yeah, Miguel is the shit. Thanks Miguel. It’s always an honor to cook you lunch.