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While we sit back, relax and enjoy the slow-passing time at a restaurant table, slowly devouring a savory appetizer, impatiently dreaming of the meal we’re about to be served fresh straight from the kitchen, things can go wrong on the other side of the curtain. Although we’d like to think we are 100 percent sure of the restaurant’s quality, freshness, and hygiene—after all, it’s buzzing with people and you couldn’t trick them, right?—this is not always the case.

In fact, the restaurant industry and especially the very core of it—the holy kitchen—is notorious for keeping its secrets tight shut. The good and the bad ones. From reheated shrimp cocktail to restaurant staff having nicknames for regular customers, to a chef that cooks expensive meals 11 hours a day only to have dino nuggies at home.

Thanks to the subreddit “Kitchen Confidential,” there are a lot of stories to discover about the daily bread and butter of food industry professionals, so we selected the most interesting ones below. Scroll down and after you’re done, be sure to check out more kitchen confidential posts right here!

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Seems Accurate

Seems Accurate

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Pa4040
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Typically means "you will be overworked and underpaid so that you can achieve the owner's financial expectations while you are given free pizza on Friday (but only if you provide excellent results)".

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There are many reasons why people love eating out. We like the fun of it, the change of place and atmosphere, the opportunity to see people and meet friends, to dress up and relax, forget about things back home or at work, treat ourselves, or simply save time. All are solid reasons just showing how much we all waited for the restaurants, eateries and cafes to open again after the worldwide lockdowns.

Having said that, we can't ignore the obvious—it’s getting pretty darn expensive to eat out. Restaurant prices have increased by 5.8% since the beginning of 2021, which is the highest 12-month increase since 1982. This is because groceries got more expensive this year, with the overall cost rising by 6.4%, which is the largest 12-month jump since 2008. The numbers are mind-blowing. Just think of it—the cost of beef has risen most, with a 20.9% jump. Overall, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that consumer price inflation for goods across the board has risen by 6.8%.

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One Of My Employees Keeps This So Clean, He Did This After A 26k Saturday Night. Show My Guy Darian Some Love He Deserves It And Doesn’t Get Enough

One Of My Employees Keeps This So Clean, He Did This After A 26k Saturday Night. Show My Guy Darian Some Love He Deserves It And Doesn’t Get Enough

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similarly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only reason Darian doesn't wear a cape is because it'd be an OSHA violation.

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I Don't Want That Ham If It's Been Processed, I'm Trying To Eat Healthier

I Don't Want That Ham If It's Been Processed, I'm Trying To Eat Healthier

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What does that mean to us? Well, eating nice and well is getting very costly. This applies to both restaurant meals and home dinners, and even breakfast plates. Especially if we’re talking about nutritious and well-balanced diets. It’s no secret that many people are convinced, probably more than ever, that eating cheap and healthy is impossible, and that healthy foods cost an arm and a leg.

To find out how true that is, Bored Panda spoke with Charlie Middleton, a lecturer in Nursing at the University of Dundee. Charlie has a broad area of interests including health inequalities, nutrition, and the early years of life.“One example is how certain foods are marketed as so-called 'superfoods' ( i.e. avocado) and are given higher price tags, but many very nutritious foods are actually very cheap,” she told us. “Another is the way researchers have measured the cost of food... Consider two bars of chocolate, one regular and one with less fat. If we use a price-per-calorie measurement, the lower-fat chocolate bar seems more expensive because it contains fewer calories.”

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I’m With The Boomers On This

I’m With The Boomers On This

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Evil Hornet
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, it's nice option to have but shouldn't be the only one

Hiker Chick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. We took my elderly mom to a sandwich shop last week- I asked for a printed menu and the cashier said they don't have a printed copy and pointed to QR code on the sign. We had to read the menu to my mom.

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Ripley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh-huh. Cos a normal menu fits so tidily on my itty bitty phone screen.

bumble bee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How to lose customers in one easy step. Sounds like they are too lazy or cheap to print menus

Mary Peace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it means they can change items or more likely prices, and not have to waste the menus they printed.

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Cee Mor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly...old people have bad eyes. Old person here.

Seanette Blaylock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just old people. I've needed corrective lenses since I was six. Has gotten worse since hitting 50, though. Especially with small print (such as a restaurant menu on my phone screen).

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Angela Kelley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, 100%. When I go on vacation my phone isn’t touched. Hated carrying it around to view all of the menus.

Purple light
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the days of Covid I prefer using a qr-code instead of a menu that went through many hands . You never know when it was the last time they cleaned the card. You can pay directly as well (here on the Netherlands at least) so that is another plus for introverts like me.

Susan Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. You hand me everything else, you can hand me a freaking menu.

Troux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In theory, I like the environmentally and hygienically friendly option which also takes less time for everyone. However, a phone is a horrible format for reading a menu, particularly if it's a slower or smaller model.

Pawz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree! I'm also very tired of having my data mined all the freaking time. I also like to leave my phone in the car, or completely turn it off when I'm at dinner with people. If the only way to read a menu is to scan something then I just go to a different restaurant.

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BasedWang
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously. Im only 30 and feel like throwing a b***h fit if they don't wanna give me a f*****g real menu

Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 31 and only just got a smartphone- and that was only because someone gave me a secondhand so I could check into places during covid because so many places wouldn't have a hard copy!

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Orionpax75
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In 5 yrs menus will be obsolete! Get with it or stay the f**k home and cook!! Stop whining!!

Shannon Ongley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Riiight. This totally isn't an annoying trend that the US government has now warned, don't use any QR codes from the recent SuperBowl - oh, and probably most of them because it installs malicious software. Now tell me TikTok will still be big in 5 years.

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Jods
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our local Starbucks during the pandemic only let customers in if they scanned the QR code. My parents, in their 80s went there at least 3 times every week before Covid. Neither of them has a smart phone, one doesn’t even have a mobile (he’s not allowed one and no, I’m not going to explain why). Wouldn’t let them in even when they asked if they could write their details down. Not been back since. Doubt Starbucks will miss 2 pensioners.

Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had problems with places not having a hard copy to check in, but those were usually so slack they didn't have anyone on the door so you could just walk in!

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Blackheart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be where I got up and left to eat at a place that can afford menus

Ivana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate the QR codes but I also have a deep hatred of cell phones so I don't know if it is me hating QR codes, or the fact that I hate having a phone. Normally I don't even have it on me. I only got one cause my husband kept begging me and I only use it to assure him I am alive and to wake me up in the morning.

Imogene Cargeaux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. If I walk into a place and they don't have menus n I have to go on my phone to view it... I'm walking out. I like to go out to restaurants to spend time with my friends and family.. I like to put my phone away! I don't want to them HAVE to use it. I want us all to socialize and be present. Is it really that hard to print a menu? Or at the very least post it on the wall?

Steve Fischer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't provide a menu I can persue, then I'll find a restaurant that does

Mary Peace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's peruse, Steve, because persue would mean you had to chase after it. (But I do agree with you, I would go elsewhere.)

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Mark Johansen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pros: It's easier for the restaurant to keep it up to date. It's cheap. They can have color photos of every dish. Cons: A cell phone screen is too small to see much of the menu at one view.

Jo Firth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boomer here - doesn't bother me, just a sign of the times. As long as I get my food and drinks, don't care how it happens.

Kimberley McMillan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how clean a menu is or who touched/fondled it before me. I like scanning QR codes.

holly smethurst
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

During covid we were not allowed menu’s as they couldn’t be disinfected. I actually didn’t mind.

New Everywhere
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just give me a menu. It doesn't have to be fancy just in my physical presence. I'm already hungry, this is just too much. Give me a damn menu.

S. U. Mone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like really, if you don't have a phone like some costumers of casual restaurants do you are stuck.

Indigojinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You insist on doing this then give me free WiFi, not be in a 5G blackspot.

Mike Loux
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the online menu is well-designed, then I'm OK with it (yeah, that's rare, but it does happen). And I'd much prefer that to the tattered, sticky menu that someone forgot to clean and has weird-ass stains all over. Now, the QR code on the bill? I hope they NEVER get rid of that.

Alison Peters
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mama always says to the waiter “I need a paper menu, I don’t have one of those fancy phones.” 🤣🤣

v
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably going to become more normal both because of covid and the money saved not printing or otherwise maintaining printed menus can be used to help offset increased wages.

Duncan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate QR codes, they use them like they just think every smartphone camera can open them....they can't. Neither of my last two phones could open QR codes.

Panda Parade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's when it's the ONLY option that sucks. My phone doesn't even scan QR code XD

jenjie.newt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 60+ year old parents mastered this before I did. From an industry standpoint it makes great sense, but for the customer it can be a hassle

K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s because of COVID. Re-using the same menus, even if they are paper is going to collect germs. And if you think they’re actually going to wipe down those menus you’ve got another thing coming 😅

Janina Prado
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find this an interesting option. At the places where I often dine - I pretty much know the menu by heart, so I will order my usual meal. In other eateries, I don't mind scanning the code and perusing the menu on line. Perhaps restaurant owners/managers feel it's a hygiene issue - many people handle menus all the time. There could also be other reasons we're not aware of.

Random Anon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm all for tech. But FFS if your site is made by some pothead while baked and crashes all the time, leave the physical menu alone.

mamafrog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not gonna sit in a dim restaurant trying to read a damn menu on my phone to order some food. I would be too hangry to order and would just give up and go to McNasty's!

Cydney Golden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a boomer I must say, I had no trouble scanning...but I so did not want to be bothered.

John Green
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was fun the first couple times. Now equivalent to self-check at grocery.

Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, Boomer here. So, imagine my consternation when I was asked to scan the QR code at the local medical facility!!?? I don't know what a QR code is. I don't know how to scan with my phone. I just wanted to see my doctor.

Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More of the entitled attitude of "YOU should accommodate our laziness that we call being technologically relevant and if not, YOU'RE old; out-of-date; infringing on our freedoms; etc." AND pay us for doing extra work to give us your money.

Marsha Sturgill
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't own a cell phone and have no idea what a QR code is. Guess I'm SOL.

Swamimami
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Introvert here. If I could order and pay on the app through that QR code and not have to interact with anyone, that'd be great.

Steven Meyer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always ask for a regular menu, they have them because they are required to.

Kim Bush
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stopped going to one of my favorite restaurants because they decided to go with this "improvement".

lara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not have a smart phone. I have a flip phone and I never know where it is. I do not want people calling me 24/7. If I go somewhere I always go with friends who do have smart phones. If I go to a restaurant I want a printed menu. Several restaurants around here tried to go "scanning" and within a month they were providing printed menus because NO ONE wanted to scan the menu.

Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if a person who happens to have poor eyesight guess they starve, they are supposed to have ramps to get into your place but if you can't see a menu how do you get my patronage?

Hannah Kirtley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like online menus.. but so often they rnt updated or the QR doesnt work... its sad

Jack Hannon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my sweet babboo dearly, but she tends to hog the beer list.... QR codes allow us all to have a beer list. I'm a fan...

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Adam Belaire
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea except for those like me who can't scan QR codes so I'm SOL

Betsy Novack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you got charging stations at this place and does our placemat and napkin have to be scanned in. No Substitutions?!? I don't want eggs with my sausage. I wanted sausage with the veggies but no okra or kale. And Japanese vinegar instead of ranch. You can find all those on pages 4,5 & 7. Scan it.

Jace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to me a while ago: menu is QR code only. It doesn’t have the option to order tea as in, no tea on the menu. My friends order beer etc from the menu. Waiter comes to deliver the beers. Me: can I order a cup of tea? Waiter: yeah, sure. I’ll bring it to you. Brings a cup of tea. This doesn’t make sense right?

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Not As Good As Some I've Seen, But It's Mine And I'm Proud

Not As Good As Some I've Seen, But It's Mine And I'm Proud

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However, the studies comparing prices per unit weight of food from the same food group reveal interesting results. “They show how healthy options are often cheaper—for example, if we think about a source of protein; 200 g of chickpeas versus 200 g of chicken breast. Chickpeas are often priced cheaper than a chicken breast.”

When asked what cheap and nutritious products we should all add to our grocery shopping bag, Charlie said that there are many things. “In general, plant-based products cost less than meat or fish, but tinned products can be cheap and nutritious options if these are a part of your diet. Vegetables in season are often cheaper than others. At this time of the year in the UK, root vegetables are very cheap and affordable. Dried red lentils (for example) are store cupboard ingredients that cost pence and can be kept for years. Frozen vegetables also keep for long periods and remain nutritious.”

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I’m On My Last Few Days At The Industrial Bakery I Manage. Our 160qt Mixer, Pete, Broke Down So We Won’t Be Able To Use It. I Did The One Thing I’ve Been Dying To Do For Years Since He Arrived

I’m On My Last Few Days At The Industrial Bakery I Manage. Our 160qt Mixer, Pete, Broke Down So We Won’t Be Able To Use It. I Did The One Thing I’ve Been Dying To Do For Years Since He Arrived

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Just A Friendly Reminder That It's Ok To Quit Your Job

Just A Friendly Reminder That It's Ok To Quit Your Job

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Some skeptics claim that cheap and healthy meals take ages to prepare and that’s their biggest disadvantage. But Charlie argues the opposite. “Lots of cheap and healthy foods can be cooked in minutes. Tinned tomatoes make a great base for a pasta sauce and cost a lot less than processed sauce. Add seasonal vegetables and legumes to increase the nutrition. Batch cooking for the week ahead, and freezing portions also saves time,” she concluded.

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Flipping Burgers

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Nika De Beer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tried it once, now have constant anxiety when I hear the sound of cutlery lol

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She's Been With Me Ten Years, Through Four Head Chefs. Today, She Clicked Her Last Clack

She's Been With Me Ten Years, Through Four Head Chefs. Today, She Clicked Her Last Clack

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Line Cooks - This Is Probably Old But It’s New To Me. A Friend Just Sent This My Way

Line Cooks - This Is Probably Old But It’s New To Me. A Friend Just Sent This My Way

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#20

Who Else ?

Who Else ?

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The Exact Moment I Realized This Is My Kitchen And My Menu! After Years Of Being Told To, I Pulled The Trigger And Dived All In

The Exact Moment I Realized This Is My Kitchen And My Menu! After Years Of Being Told To, I Pulled The Trigger And Dived All In

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This One Stung A Little

This One Stung A Little

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I Have Gone From Being Drunk In Kitchens, To Recovering Through Them. It’s Been A Wild Journey But I’m Extremely Proud Of Myself. To Anyone Struggling With Addiction, Just Know There Is Hope

I Have Gone From Being Drunk In Kitchens, To Recovering Through Them. It’s Been A Wild Journey But I’m Extremely Proud Of Myself. To Anyone Struggling With Addiction, Just Know There Is Hope

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Angela Kelley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not an easy feat, especially working in the restaurant industry, I applaud your tenacity! I hope you are as healthy & happy as can be.

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Strip Club Food Gets Hate But I Took Pride In Everything I Would Do. I Made The Brioche Bread, No Frozen Patties Either. Everything Was Fresh

Strip Club Food Gets Hate But I Took Pride In Everything I Would Do. I Made The Brioche Bread, No Frozen Patties Either. Everything Was Fresh

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Soup Du Jour

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From Dishie, To “Prep B**ch” And Now I’m Officially On The Line! Can I Get A Heard For The New Promotion?

From Dishie, To “Prep B**ch” And Now I’m Officially On The Line! Can I Get A Heard For The New Promotion?

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Cook Expensive Meals For 10-11 Hours A Day, Come Home And Eat Dino Nuggies

Cook Expensive Meals For 10-11 Hours A Day, Come Home And Eat Dino Nuggies

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20 Minutes Past Morning Arrival. Only Cook In The Building. Same 3 Have Called Out The Entire Week. Still Gonna Make Killer Food

20 Minutes Past Morning Arrival. Only Cook In The Building. Same 3 Have Called Out The Entire Week. Still Gonna Make Killer Food

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I've Had This Saved For Over A Year. Finally A Sub That Will Appreciate It

I've Had This Saved For Over A Year. Finally A Sub That Will Appreciate It

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Head Chef Cutting Bread On The Same Spot. Finally Getting Through The Board

Head Chef Cutting Bread On The Same Spot. Finally Getting Through The Board

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May This Person Find Their Special Pickle

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#37

I Need Cut Gloves Made Of Tomato Skin

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Shark
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but why is this so relatable lol (edit: i just realized how creepy this sounds, i was talking about cooking lmao)

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Day 1 Of Our New Dishie, Bless His Innocent Soul

Day 1 Of Our New Dishie, Bless His Innocent Soul

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Does My Supplier Hate Me? We Ordered 150 Lbs Of Halibut For The Weekend, We Got One 152lb. Fish. I Wanted A Few Collars Man!

Does My Supplier Hate Me? We Ordered 150 Lbs Of Halibut For The Weekend, We Got One 152lb. Fish. I Wanted A Few Collars Man!

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Taco Bell™ Manager: Serve Spoiled Food Or Be Fired

Taco Bell™ Manager: Serve Spoiled Food Or Be Fired

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#43

A Local Bar In A Small Beach Tourist Town I Live At Made Merch Out Of Some Bad Reviews

A Local Bar In A Small Beach Tourist Town I Live At Made Merch Out Of Some Bad Reviews

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I Want To Know, Who Was That Client And What Their Nickname?

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Douglas Turner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Found out they call us The Really Nice Couple. I knew growing up was a mistake.

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#45

The Drain At My Job Has Been Clogged For A Week And We've Been Using The Bars Tiny Sink Plus Filling The Sink With Water And Then Emptying It To The Toilet With Buckets,for Full Freaking Week

The Drain At My Job Has Been Clogged For A Week And We've Been Using The Bars Tiny Sink Plus Filling The Sink With Water And Then Emptying It To The Toilet With Buckets,for Full Freaking Week

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Devil's Advocate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How hard is it to unclog a sink, I'd have done it myself rather than carry all those buckets of water, would have been quicker!

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Found On Instagram. I Love This Note Though And Thought You All Would Appreciate

Found On Instagram. I Love This Note Though And Thought You All Would Appreciate

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aaaggg hhh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No customer should have to make up the difference on how stingy a sh*tty employer is! That's blackmail! BREAK THE CYCLE!

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#47

You Know When The Burger Will Be Way Too Expensive

You Know When The Burger Will Be Way Too Expensive

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Was Handed This Allergy List By A Customer. Things Went Downhill From There

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Just Turned 17, 2 Months At This New Kitchen And I Can Run This F**kin Grill Like Nobody’s Business. I Love Cooking Been Doing It Sense I Was 14

Just Turned 17, 2 Months At This New Kitchen And I Can Run This F**kin Grill Like Nobody’s Business. I Love Cooking Been Doing It Sense I Was 14

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Any Other People Have Compost Buckets At Their Restaurant? Ours Is For A Coworker With Chickens, They Eat Everything We Put In The Buckets Except Onions

Any Other People Have Compost Buckets At Their Restaurant? Ours Is For A Coworker With Chickens, They Eat Everything We Put In The Buckets Except Onions

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Show Me Your Ticket Stab Etiquette

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I Wanna Meet The Guy Who Wrote This Recipe

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#58

My Chef Sent Me This. He's Taking Care Of Himself On His Day Off

My Chef Sent Me This. He's Taking Care Of Himself On His Day Off

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#59

This Review Has Me Rolling. Also, So True Bestie

This Review Has Me Rolling. Also, So True Bestie

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#62

How My Chef Plates The Cheesecakes At One The Most Expensive Wedding Venues In My City. 'Crème Anglaise' With Smuckers Strawberry And Chocolate Sunday Sauce, Oh And If The Crème Anglais Looks Foamy To You It's Because Its Just Ice Cream He Left Out

How My Chef Plates The Cheesecakes At One The Most Expensive Wedding Venues In My City. 'Crème Anglaise' With Smuckers Strawberry And Chocolate Sunday Sauce, Oh And If The Crème Anglais Looks Foamy To You It's Because Its Just Ice Cream He Left Out

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Devil's Advocate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When will people learn that fancy looking food tastes the same as popped on a plate and isn't worth an extra 0

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#64

Chef Said He Needed 100 Lb Pomegranate Seeds For Thanksgiving Salads. Four Hours Later We Delivered

Chef Said He Needed 100 Lb Pomegranate Seeds For Thanksgiving Salads. Four Hours Later We Delivered

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#65

"Your Employees Won't F**k Me 1/5 Stars"

"Your Employees Won't F**k Me 1/5 Stars"

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Devil's Advocate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are not a customer, this is why she went to a different place, you're just some random creep who she is definitely right to ignore.

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#66

Never Realized Something You See Everyday Is Mind Blowing To Thousands Of People

Never Realized Something You See Everyday Is Mind Blowing To Thousands Of People

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#68

I Dont Even Know Where To Start With This One

I Dont Even Know Where To Start With This One

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#70

Gm Harassing Me Over Being Late For 2 Minutes After Doing 63 Hours In Last 7 Days

Gm Harassing Me Over Being Late For 2 Minutes After Doing 63 Hours In Last 7 Days

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Nicole
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously! People make me so mad! Let's abuse the people that keep things running. Yes we can be replaced but last I checked, can't be replaced in that moment.

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#71

I Work In An Australian Roadhouse Mainly Serving Tradesmen. This Is A Burger With 'The Lot'

I Work In An Australian Roadhouse Mainly Serving Tradesmen. This Is A Burger With 'The Lot'

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#72

I Cook Catering Style Food For Fraternities, And My Big Boss Likes Garnishes On Everything, From Chicken Strips To Garlic Bread. Heard

I Cook Catering Style Food For Fraternities, And My Big Boss Likes Garnishes On Everything, From Chicken Strips To Garlic Bread. Heard

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#74

How’s Your Day Going?

How’s Your Day Going?

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#75

Guy Last Night Ordered Flank Extra Extra Extra Well Done … And Burnt. He Said This Was Perfect

Guy Last Night Ordered Flank Extra Extra Extra Well Done … And Burnt. He Said This Was Perfect

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#76

Pastry Chefs Are At War So One Labels Everything In French To Flex

Pastry Chefs Are At War So One Labels Everything In French To Flex

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#77

If Another Newbie Throws Sharps In The Soak Sink Again Imma Pop, Thanks For Coming To My Ted Talk

If Another Newbie Throws Sharps In The Soak Sink Again Imma Pop, Thanks For Coming To My Ted Talk

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#78

Anyone Else Slightly Impressed By This?

Anyone Else Slightly Impressed By This?

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm never impressed when I see one person doing more work than is reasonable for one person.

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#79

If You’re Opening A Restaurant Please For The Love Of God Don’t Use Tiles

If You’re Opening A Restaurant Please For The Love Of God Don’t Use Tiles

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#80

Heres A Little Laugh For You All. I Accidentally Ordered 5 Cases Of Buttermilk Instead Of 5 Litres

Heres A Little Laugh For You All. I Accidentally Ordered 5 Cases Of Buttermilk Instead Of 5 Litres

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#81

Line Cooks Be All Like "Just Scrape It Off"

Line Cooks Be All Like "Just Scrape It Off"

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#83

Canceled My Holidays Due To Covid And Every Plan Falling Apart. Decided To Prepare Myself Some Nice Christmas Dinner At Home By Myself. Dropped The Knife While Doing The Dishes. F**k Me. Never Seen A Knife Like That

Canceled My Holidays Due To Covid And Every Plan Falling Apart. Decided To Prepare Myself Some Nice Christmas Dinner At Home By Myself. Dropped The Knife While Doing The Dishes. F**k Me. Never Seen A Knife Like That

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#84

Foh Didn't Turn Off Online Ordering While We Were Closed For The Holidays

Foh Didn't Turn Off Online Ordering While We Were Closed For The Holidays

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#85

Two Of My Chefs Quit Tonight In The Middle Of A Theater Rush And I Dont Even Blame Them. Heres Some Meat I Made While Drinking Tequila Straight Out Of The Bottle. Cheers

Two Of My Chefs Quit Tonight In The Middle Of A Theater Rush And I Dont Even Blame Them. Heres Some Meat I Made While Drinking Tequila Straight Out Of The Bottle. Cheers

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#86

I Thought I Was Unworthy But Today I Was Given A Sign From The Great Cube

I Thought I Was Unworthy But Today I Was Given A Sign From The Great Cube

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Syringa Wessels
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

am i the only one that thought that was a bunch of giant teddy bears with there butts out

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#89

Sure, Let’s Just Stack 220 Pounds Of Flour On Top Of Spring Mix, It Should Be Fine

Sure, Let’s Just Stack 220 Pounds Of Flour On Top Of Spring Mix, It Should Be Fine

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#90

I Guess My Serving Job Thinks They Own Us?

I Guess My Serving Job Thinks They Own Us?

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no job in the world that has the right to demand proof of what you do outside of work.

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#93

All The Other Food Cubes Can Sit The F Down. That's Veal Demi

All The Other Food Cubes Can Sit The F Down. That's Veal Demi

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#94

I Don’t Think Anyone Has Cleaned Under Our Can Opener In A While

I Don’t Think Anyone Has Cleaned Under Our Can Opener In A While

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#95

Happy Holidays Guys

Happy Holidays Guys

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should be giving the $100 bonus to every member of staff, not raffling it.

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#97

Would’ve Walked Out Long Time Ago If It Wasn’t For Music

Would’ve Walked Out Long Time Ago If It Wasn’t For Music

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#99

Catastrophic Failure At Work Tonight

Catastrophic Failure At Work Tonight

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#100

Apparently The Other Chefs And I Drink So Much Espresso That The Foh Decided To Keep A Tally. Not Sure When They Started Counting, But I'm Willing To Bet It Was Only A Few Hours Ago

Apparently The Other Chefs And I Drink So Much Espresso That The Foh Decided To Keep A Tally. Not Sure When They Started Counting, But I'm Willing To Bet It Was Only A Few Hours Ago

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#102

The Fryers Are Dropped But The Tickets Don't Stop (Certified Osha Moment)

The Fryers Are Dropped But The Tickets Don't Stop (Certified Osha Moment)

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KitFrey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Come with me and you'll be in a wooooorld of Osha viooooolations!"

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#103

Coconut Cube, Round Bucket. Cannabis Chef Not Amused

Coconut Cube, Round Bucket. Cannabis Chef Not Amused

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#105

Walked In After A Day Closed And The Freezer Was At 50 Degrees. Thanks Sysco. Love Throwing Away $1000 Of Inventory

Walked In After A Day Closed And The Freezer Was At 50 Degrees. Thanks Sysco. Love Throwing Away $1000 Of Inventory

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Devil's Advocate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who are Sysco? Yes the freezer should stay closed nicely, but this looks like badly stacked stuff knocked the door open so fault of staff?

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#106

Got A Vac Sealer At Work. My Boss Goes Overboard So I Decided To One Up Him

Got A Vac Sealer At Work. My Boss Goes Overboard So I Decided To One Up Him

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#107

All My Line Cooks Get Paid $20/Hr And I Still Find Things Like This All The Time On The Open

All My Line Cooks Get Paid $20/Hr And I Still Find Things Like This All The Time On The Open

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#108

Costumer Request Of The Night: Provolone On Prime Rib

Costumer Request Of The Night: Provolone On Prime Rib

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Samantha Lomb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So what? If they like it like that and are paying who cares? I am very sick of meat snobs

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#109

When Was A Time Your Chef Went Too Far?

When Was A Time Your Chef Went Too Far?

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#110

Alright, Which One Of You Troglodytes Did This?

Alright, Which One Of You Troglodytes Did This?

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#111

Honestly, F**k This Guy

Honestly, F**k This Guy

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Sergy Yeltsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only reason this pretentious prick is "famous" is due to memes. Nothing more. His food is shite and overpriced rubbish.

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