I'm a first year apprentice chef. I challenged the fastest oyster shucker in our restaurant to an oyster shucking competition. When I first started it took me 30 seconds to shuck an oyster. Then after a lot of practice, a few thousand oysters later. I got it down to 15 seconds an oyster. I kept practising, really focusing on quality over speed. Got it down to almost 10 seconds per oyster. The guy I challenged said to me that he once shucked 26 dozen oysters in 30 minutes. So my goal is 5 seconds an oyster. I'm averaging about 9-10 seconds right now, but I'm really pushing for smoothness and refining my technique to reduce the variance of my time. My goal is to hit 5 seconds per oyster in about 2 weeks. Call that an unrealistic goal.
This Quarantine has afforded me the time to really explore some new recipes and I've fallen in love with cooking! Rediscovering your channel in a new light! The time aspect is HUGE- I cannot believe how much time has passed when I eventually do look at the clock but I appreciate the state of flow and the level of focus I achieve in the kitchen. And as you said- the results are so rewarding!
This is awesome! You’re right about flow, it’s a cool feeling once you build enough skill that things start to become subconscious and you can get into a rhythm, sorry for the late reply I took a break but coming back soon. Thanks for the support ♥️
There are some good tips here. For me I have made good use of time in the kitchen in recent years. I've learned to use the spaces in between waiting for oil to heat up, one component to cook before moving on to the next, ect. In those in between times I definitely clean up along the way, stage platters to move cooked food off pans/the grill/oven, prep any additional ingredients and the like. It really helps in the end, especially with regards to clean up. Even if I am just cooking for myself, the kitchen can look like a shit storm afterward. I don't like to feel rushed and crazy if I can avoid it. It's a dance. If you don't have merch already, I feel like you should include "Don't Be A Nightmare" in the verbiage. Profanity optional.
@@ChefMikie What a surprise to get notification that you replied! I am definitely a cook, not a chef, ha. I know things are crazy but good to hear from you and hope that you continue posting vids here. Take care, Mikie!
I commented without finishing. Most advice is opposite this - realistic vs unrealistic. I do like seeing things as a game, but I don't do it enough. Ex. So many people don't like driving. But that naturally came as a game for me and I'd say, I'm pretty good chill driver.
Ive started working in a kitchen, and theyve given me 2 weeks time to prove myself, I wanna learn and I have the passion to do so as well, but the kitchen is usually reall busy and I dont know how to make time ao I can learn, any tips?
Remember that one time…. We were making cranberry vinaigrette…… in English accents……. And chef Scott was yelling at Jarred about the giant mess he made in the floor……
I'm a first year apprentice chef. I challenged the fastest oyster shucker in our restaurant to an oyster shucking competition.
When I first started it took me 30 seconds to shuck an oyster.
Then after a lot of practice, a few thousand oysters later. I got it down to 15 seconds an oyster.
I kept practising, really focusing on quality over speed.
Got it down to almost 10 seconds per oyster.
The guy I challenged said to me that he once shucked 26 dozen oysters in 30 minutes.
So my goal is 5 seconds an oyster. I'm averaging about 9-10 seconds right now, but I'm really pushing for smoothness and refining my technique to reduce the variance of my time.
My goal is to hit 5 seconds per oyster in about 2 weeks. Call that an unrealistic goal.
This Quarantine has afforded me the time to really explore some new recipes and I've fallen in love with cooking! Rediscovering your channel in a new light! The time aspect is HUGE- I cannot believe how much time has passed when I eventually do look at the clock but I appreciate the state of flow and the level of focus I achieve in the kitchen. And as you said- the results are so rewarding!
This is awesome! You’re right about flow, it’s a cool feeling once you build enough skill that things start to become subconscious and you can get into a rhythm, sorry for the late reply I took a break but coming back soon. Thanks for the support ♥️
There are some good tips here. For me I have made good use of time in the kitchen in recent years. I've learned to use the spaces in between waiting for oil to heat up, one component to cook before moving on to the next, ect. In those in between times I definitely clean up along the way, stage platters to move cooked food off pans/the grill/oven, prep any additional ingredients and the like. It really helps in the end, especially with regards to clean up. Even if I am just cooking for myself, the kitchen can look like a shit storm afterward. I don't like to feel rushed and crazy if I can avoid it. It's a dance.
If you don't have merch already, I feel like you should include "Don't Be A Nightmare" in the verbiage. Profanity optional.
Yes yes yes to all aforementioned things. You’re a true cook miss and I appreciate the support. “WAFN” merch will eventually be a thing lol
@@ChefMikie What a surprise to get notification that you replied! I am definitely a cook, not a chef, ha. I know things are crazy but good to hear from you and hope that you continue posting vids here. Take care, Mikie!
I’ll be back soon 🙏🏻 hope you’re well
Love and kitchen AND life connection. New subscriber for you!
I really struggle with speed in the kitchen. And the clock is the boss quote really got me!!!!!
Brilliant Advice. Making Everything A Game And Setting Timers To Motivate You 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
More or less competing with yourself, Genius
try it out dude! its been major for me, especially with shit i hate, like laundry lol
If you don't reach your goal, it's perfectly fine. DID YOU HEAR THAT BRAIN?! IT'S TRUUEE. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! DO IT. START. 😭
I commented without finishing. Most advice is opposite this - realistic vs unrealistic. I do like seeing things as a game, but I don't do it enough. Ex. So many people don't like driving. But that naturally came as a game for me and I'd say, I'm pretty good chill driver.
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy Mikeyy here after watching your jubilee video awwwwww you're soooooo adorable♡
Ive started working in a kitchen, and theyve given me 2 weeks time to prove myself, I wanna learn and I have the passion to do so as well, but the kitchen is usually reall busy and I dont know how to make time ao I can learn, any tips?
Remember that one time…. We were making cranberry vinaigrette…… in English accents……. And chef Scott was yelling at Jarred about the giant mess he made in the floor……
I'm a new to the kitchen and I'm the slowest... I'm good at everything else.... Except speed. I really need help with this coz I love being a chef 😢
Speed comes with practice and repetition. It's better to learn the correct and safe techniques before worrying about how fast you're going.
He fine
Chef Scott from ICE??????
hey you have a great channel, ive just subbed to you, I would love it if we could support each other
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