'Sous Chef' is written in the second person and puts you in the heat of the kitchen for 24 hours. I found it hard to put down and I thought it was good insight into a stressful career.
The book starts with the sous chef arriving for shift on a Friday morning. The job at this point involves making sure things are put away, food is not spoiling, people are doing the prep work, and this is the quiet part of the day. When chef arrives, it begins and only builds into the evening service. Along the way, the various personalities of kitchen staff are brought into play. Explanations of the kitchen and hierarchy is explained as well as the depth of knowledge needed to perform the job. When a necessary cook isn't performing and you need to fill in their station, can you?
It's an interesting look at a life that is probably for a young person with a peculiar sort of dedication to the craft. It's a job filled with adrenaline, and I found it interesting.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
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