Just wanted to let you all know that I had my first solo job this weekend. I catered a wedding for a friend at church. It was a low key job with only around 200 guests. The couple wanted a burrito bar for the reception. I did not have to worry about the cake just the reception food and drinks. It went pretty smoothly for my first job where I was the sole man in charge and all the blame fell on me if something went wrong. I only got really stressed once, that was when the bride showed up at the building the day of the wedding and walked into the kitchen...I thought to myself...man if she is here then I don't have long to get it all together.
The event has a few small bumps, and I definitely learned some good lessons. Once of which is people may eat two hamburgers or two hot dogs, but most people don't eat two burritos :-) I had a fair amount of food left over but that is better than the alternative.
School is going well. I really don't like chemistry but am counting down the weeks till I am through with that class (3 weeks and counting). I have my final practical on Dec. 9. I have 3 hours to prepare a meal consisting of Roasted Chicken, polenta (a grain similar to grits), carrots & zucchini, Caesar salad, and a chocolate mousse, in addition, I have to do some fancy knife cuts. If I don't pass...I don't graduate. I am a little nervous and will be practicing this a lot during the next 2 weeks.
My graduation is set for Dec. 19. After that I will probably stay with my current job through the new year and try to find work with a local caterer. While I have learned a lot from my internship, I have learned a lesson that the work environment is sometimes just as important than the actual work details.
I hope you are all doing well, and I can't wait to post my final culinary update with a picture of me on graduation day. Thank you for your support and prayers during this.
