Chapter 008: First Entry into the Water Platform

Cai Touer was laughing in a rather sinister manner at that time, which made Pan Ke feel a chill run down her spine whenever she thought about it

Yu Guang occasionally glanced at Zhou Dong's handsome face, and every time he looked at Sister Guan, he felt a pang of heartache. Such a good-looking young man is only here for the first day; he must not be overworked. I will take advantage of my position just this once; who would dare to say anything?

Classmate Zhou, be careful of your step. The conditions here can be considered quite good, but the water platform is still a water platform. Please be sure not to slip.

The reason lies in the fact that a five-star breakfast is funded by public money, while private funds are a source of concern. Ultimately, it boils down to the high price. The wealthy individuals in Chudu can spend thousands or even tens of thousands on a meal to impress their friends, but who would spend over a hundred on breakfast

Zhou Dong frowned slightly and stood up, saying: "Sister Guan, I will go with him."

The water station in the kitchen of the Jiangsu cuisine area in Jiuzhou is comparable in size to the entire kitchen of an ordinary restaurant. Standing in the water station area, which spans an impressive 300 square meters, Zhou Dong's eyes sparkled as he observed the busy "water station workers." In contrast, Pan Ke, who had also chosen the Jiangsu cuisine but was less fortunate, could only silently lament.

The meat section is further divided into two main departments: slaughtering and cleaning. With their qualifications, they are not yet eligible to enter the meat section, as slaughtering poultry and fish is indeed a skilled task, and there are many nuances involved in the subsequent cleaning process. No matter how much Cai intends to put these two interns through their paces, he would never joke about the quality of the ingredients.

Looking at myself again, Sister Guan had an indifferent expression. My work cabinet was assigned to a corner at the bottom, and the uniform I received even had a musty smell! Summoning the courage to discuss changing to a different set with Sister Guan, I was met with a disdainful glance: "At this point, you still have so many demands? Just make do with what you have!"

Pan Ke suddenly felt like crying, Mother, this world that judges by appearance is filled with malice

Now you will first follow the master of the vegetable department to learn how to wash some commonly used vegetables, such as green vegetables, radishes, and potatoes. Start by practicing your skills

Not only did I help Zhou Dong select the best-positioned work cabinet, but even though the work uniform fit him perfectly, Sister Guan insisted it was not good enough. She stubbornly held this young man's hand and helped him change into seven or eight different outfits before she was satisfied. This young man still wore a reluctant expression, and his cool demeanor was infuriating to behold

By the way, regarding that student Pan, just leave half a bag of potatoes here, and distribute the remaining potatoes to the other pools... the same goes for the vegetables

A pair of ultra-thin transparent plastic gloves was handed to Zhou Dong, which are high-end products that have undergone deodorization treatment. Only experienced masters in the water stage are qualified to wear them, making them a 'top-tier equipment' that is unattainable for interns. Without a second thought, Sister Guan gave them to Zhou Dong.

Sister Guan pulled Zhou Dong with a reproachful expression and said: "With your delicate and tender appearance, how can you do such rough work? Just learn to wash vegetables from me, and be careful not to hurt your hands while washing. By the way, here are these gloves for you."

Patiently allowing the interns to choose the cuisine station, Liu Changqing directly handed this group of interns over to the back kitchens of various departments, thus temporarily freeing himself. However, Zhou Dong and the others would soon have to face the seasoned veterans in the back kitchen who had been eagerly awaiting the interns for a long time.

Liu Changqing has been feeling quite down lately. "Jiuzhou Ding Shi" is a prominent restaurant in the culinary scene of Chudu, excelling in various major cuisines. However, the breakfast department, which he is in charge of, has been consistently lukewarm.

This world that values appearances...

Sister Guan, dressed in a black water platform outfit, cast her gaze directly past Pan Ke's face and then fixed it on Zhou Dong, unable to look away.

The eyes, squeezed into two slits by the fatty flesh, unconsciously widened a bit. In my heart, I secretly resolved that if I were to return anything, it could only be that dark, fat, and ugly fellow. This fair and clean little handsome guy must be kept!

Thus, Zhou Dong and Pan Ke were directly taken by him to the vegetable section

The breakfast department is struggling, and Liu Changqing has become the most leisurely person at Jiuzhou Ding Shi, almost turning into the standard team leader for intern cooks. Just thinking about this makes me frustrated; can we still expect him to treat this group of intern cooks with the warmth of spring

Are you Zhou Dong? Hmm, what a nice name, you look like a talented young person! Hmm... you two, come with me.

Upon witnessing this scene, Pan Ke could only feel a deep sorrow, speechless with tears streaming down her face, silently going to carry the potatoes and vegetables

Sister Guan is the most senior water platform master among them. In the absence of Cai Touer, she is responsible for assigning the vegetable washing tasks for the ten pools

Although he is merely a pawn, who knows if the fire at the city gate will affect the innocent? Now, Pan Ke is filled with despair.

No matter how much one says, being handsome is the greatest truth in the world

The vegetables that were delivered early in the morning are piled up in the corner of the vegetable area, with various vegetables stacked high. Potatoes and greens are waiting in the heap for the desperate overweight individuals to discover them

Pan Ke looked at Sister Guan with a complex mood. Both of them were interns, so why did Sister Guan treat Zhou Dong with a smile and various attentions, while ignoring her completely? Am I not also a handsome guy weighing over 200 pounds?

Even if there are some, there are only two or three big and small cats. The people of Chudu still love to have "Shita Soup" in the morning, with an egg added, accompanied by two liang of water-fried buns. If that is not available, hot oil sticks and porridge are also quite good

The water platform area is divided into two sections: meat and vegetables. Within each section, there are pools for further classification. The vegetable section consists of ten pools, managed by the water platform master along with several assistants.

Go get some potatoes and green vegetables, as these are staple ingredients. They cannot be prepared only after the front hall has placed an order, as it will be too late by then

Tai Tou Cai Ming did not say much, leading the two of them to stroll around the water platform area, which served to familiarize them with the environment

The washing station is the front line of the 'war'; the speed of washing vegetables directly affects the final serving speed, and the quality of washed vegetables directly impacts the quality of the finished dishes. If the washing is too slow or poorly done, the subsequent areas will certainly face complaints

Cai Touer glanced at his watch, then looked at the two people, especially casting a few more glances at Zhou Dong: It is 10 o'clock, and in half an hour, lunch will begin. The orders from the front hall will first come to our water station. Around 11:30, it will be the peak period, and at that time, you will witness the busyness of the water station.

Well... don't worry, boss! Huh?

The Kyushu Dingsheng, a five-star hotel, features an impressive scale even in its water platform area, which is divided into two main sections: meat and vegetables

Hey, everyone wants to come to our Jiuzhou Ding Shi Du Jin, but this is not a recycling station!

When Liu Changqing was leaving, he specifically pointed at Zhou Dong and instructed about the "platform head" of the water platform, saying, "Cai Touer, this kid is someone who is going to be a model worker, just use him to the fullest!"

Sister Guan, two interns have arrived. They will start by learning to wash vegetables with you

You do not need to go

However, he no longer insisted on carrying potatoes and vegetables. His interest in washing vegetables stemmed from the skills provided by the system, and also because washing vegetables greatly benefited his condition, rather than being a hobby related to manual labor.

Zhou Dong rejected the offer of plastic gloves and Sister Guan's kindness, as the mastery of washing vegetables relies heavily on the tactile sensation. Wearing such items would severely affect his performance, and it might even hinder the upgrade of his skills

Zhou Dong, Pan Ke, is that right? You two come with me...

Whether he can wash vegetables or not, keeping him around to please the eyes can enhance one's work enthusiasm

A plump middle-aged woman was summoned from the vegetable section. She pointed at Zhou Dong and Pan Ke and said, "I leave them to you. First, have them wash some commonly used ingredients that are not afraid of being soaked in advance. If they are capable, let them assist you; if not, just let me know and I will send them back to their school.

Sister Guan warmly pulled Zhou Dong to sit down, even specially finding a brand new cup to pour hot water, advising Zhou Dong to drink some water and take a rest, while simultaneously issuing orders to Pan Ke

The lunch and dinner service at Jiuzhou Ding Shi begins at 10:30 and 17:00 respectively. As the meal times approach, the orders from the restaurant will come in like snowflakes, followed by the start of 'Qin' from the water station.