Chapter 006: The Slightly Sinister Intern Dog

As a five-star professional dining hotel, Jiuzhou Ding Shi naturally offers all eight major cuisines, and thus the kitchen is also divided into eight sections.

Zhou Dong, may I ask who your teacher is

According to industry regulations, interns must have a nominal "mentor," and it must be someone with a technical title, regardless of whether they are genuinely teaching or not; this designation is essential! Can we expect those eight esteemed figures to manage these interns? Don't joke around, please; each of them is a big shot! Only he is the "grandson".

Coincidentally, Liu Changqing's daughter is a psychologist, and having been influenced by her, he has also learned a bit about it

The interns are extremely impressed

Why bother to enter

The smell here is unbearable; more than a dozen exhaust fans are working tirelessly, yet they cannot eliminate the unpleasant odor mixed with the stench of fish, chicken droppings, and various types of meat. Some interns have already vomited, while others are on the verge of doing so, but only Zhou Dong wears a look of enjoyment.

Liu Changqing looked at Zhou Dong with some surprise. Someone like him, who had been in the kitchen for a long time, could hardly tolerate the smell here, yet this young man appeared quite at ease. Could it be that he was pretending on purpose?

Liu Changqing, disinterested in glancing at the group of intern cooks, turned around and said: "My surname is Liu, so you may call me Teacher Liu from now on. During the internship, you can come to me for any matters. However, before approaching me, make sure to weigh your concerns carefully, as I detest those who come to trouble the supervising teacher for trivial matters!"

Liu Changqing carefully observed Zhou Dong, and with his experience of having seen thousands of people, he could naturally tell that there was something off about Zhou Dong's gaze. What ordinary people might call being in a daze, a doctor would refer to as being in a 'pre-crisis state'.

Although the water station holds the lowest position in the kitchen, it is truly the front line of battle, with the largest area, spanning nearly 300 square meters. Jiuzhou Ding Shi is not an ordinary restaurant; the dining area for the Shandong cuisine alone has around 2,000 seats, and naturally, the scale of the kitchen has also risen accordingly.

Jiuzhou Dingshi is the only five-star hotel in Jiangsu Province that bears the five-star hotel sign but does not provide accommodation, focusing solely on dining services

I can only say that the difference is not significant. The water platform and the cutting board are still those basic skills, aren't they? However, there are distinctions. Even though it is the same process, if someone who is used to preparing Sichuan cuisine is switched to Shandong cuisine, they will need some time to adapt, as the dishes have changed, right?

Su Momo and another female intern quietly followed behind him, gazing at the captivating figure of the handsome man with a slim waist and broad shoulders, their faces flushing intermittently, and their steps becoming light and airy

First, having clearly recognized the faces of the two connections, Liu Changqing marked a small star beneath the names, and then continued with the roll call: "... ... Zhou Dong, hmm, unexpectedly from Qingxiang Technical School?"

The kitchen of Shandong cuisine occupies an entire floor. Apart from the offices of the head chef and a few master chefs at the stove, the majority of the area is designated for the kitchen work area

I see, it turns out to be that guy; only he could teach a student like you. For the sake of Old He, I won't hold it against you, an intern.

Then I stood in the water station area of Shandong cuisine and inquired about the development intentions of these interns. Anyway, apart from those two with connections, everyone else was directly assigned to the water station, and there was not much difference across several levels; it was either washing vegetables or performing the dirty and laborious tasks of gutting fish or plucking chickens.

The first to eighth floors of the Ding Shi Building are dedicated to restaurants, representing the eight major culinary traditions of Lu, Chuan, Yue, Su, Zhe, Min, Xiang, and Hui. The ninth to sixteenth floors house an enormous kitchen, where each culinary tradition is overseen by a renowned chef in the industry. The structure is vast and intricate, with power appearing to be decentralized but actually being highly concentrated. These eight chefs are known as the 'Eight Ding' of the Jiuzhou Ding Shi, each possessing the qualifications of a master chef, corresponding to the earlier special second-level chefs. The ninth to sixteenth floors house an enormous kitchen, where each culinary tradition is overseen by a renowned chef in the industry. The structure is vast and intricate, with power appearing to be decentralized but actually being highly concentrated. These eight chefs are known as the 'Eight Ding' of the Jiuzhou Ding Shi, each possessing the qualifications of a master chef, corresponding to the earlier special second-level chefs.

This fellow seems to have a bit of a wicked nature

A cursory glance revealed that there were indeed no alumni from Qingxiang.

There is no need to worry about the lack of work in the eight major cuisines' white cooking section, but the breakfast department is somewhat awkward

After a few minutes, new interns joined, some of whom were alumni of the same school, and the atmosphere became lively.

According to the internship registration instructions, Zhou Dong took the elevator directly to a certain room on the ninth floor, only to realize that he had not arrived early, as several interns had already gathered in the room

The internship period at Jiuzhou Ding Shi is extremely challenging, but once successfully completed, it becomes a substantial qualification, akin to being gilded. However, not every teacher at every school is as lacking in confidence as He Bijin, merely seeking a 100% graduation rate

The various major cuisines have their own specialties, yet they do not seek him out. The breakfast department of Jiuzhou Ding Shi is also not performing well. He has now become almost a semi-idle person

Unlike 'Zhen Dian Ba Ding', although he is also a skilled chef, he does not fall under the jurisdiction of any particular cuisine's head chef

Listening to their conversation, they mentioned institutions such as 'Shicheng Culinary Vocational School' and 'Gusu Technical School', which are among the top-ranked schools in the industry. It is no wonder they have the confidence to intern at Jiuzhou Dingshi.

Huilongwo is only about five or six bus stops away from Dingshi Building. Zhou Dong got off the bus and walked a few steps to arrive. When he reached Jiuzhou Dingshi, there were still more than ten minutes until the reporting time

Hearing Liu Changqing's prolonged tone of questioning again, Zhou Dong's temper began to flare, and he cast a sidelong glance at Liu Changqing

Everyone is present, now let's take attendance! Wang Gebi ... ... Su Momo ... ...

He is a dim sum chef, overseeing the "breakfast department" which operates independently from the major culinary styles.

One must never confront someone who could potentially be a patient. Liu Changqing suppressed his anger and subtly changed the subject.

Since acquiring master-level vegetable washing skills, he stands at the water station like a little bee flying into a garden of a hundred flowers, feeling quite comfortable

In today's context where five-star hotels are increasingly adopting a comprehensive operational approach, the persistence of Jiuzhou Ding Shi commands the respect of its peers. Behind this persistence, however, lies a strength that far surpasses that of its competitors

Shaking the list in his hand, Liu Changqing was even more infuriated, as there were actually two individuals on it who were connected to the Chudu Culinary Association, XXX and XXX! Damn it, these connections still need to be taken care of...

Therefore, you interns must first determine your development direction, whether it is Sichuan cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, or Huaiyang cuisine. I am just a nice person and will do my best to make arrangements for you

What happened, do you have a bias against Qingxiang

Su Momo and another female intern were so mesmerized that their eyes widened. So handsome! Who sent my husband to learn cooking without my consent?

Zhou Dong's handsome appearance indeed caught the attention of two female interns, but the girls' feelings at this moment were clearly quite complex. They stole a few glances at him and whispered a few comments, but that was about it, as today was the day of the internship registration, and everyone was a bit nervous

What are the differences between the kitchens of Sichuan cuisine and Shandong cuisine? Aside from the different dishes that the chefs at the stove specialize in, are there any differences in the other tasks performed by each station?

In fact, the kitchens of the eight major cuisines, while differing in the dishes they prepare, are quite similar in terms of specifications. Liu Changqing was also too lazy to take this group of interns around, so he simply toured the kitchen of the nine-story Shandong cuisine, allowing these novices to understand the division of labor in the kitchen, which he considered sufficient for the visit.

Liu Changqing, along with the interns, is here, which is akin to adding a few more chickens to the water platform; it will not affect the normal operations of the kitchen at all

Since acquiring master-level vegetable washing skills and having helped his family wash meat twice, Zhou Dong's temperament has stabilized significantly. He no longer loses his temper and follows Liu Changqing with a stern face as they head towards the kitchen on the ninth floor

After all the interns had arrived, it was not until more than half an hour later that Liu Changqing furrowed his brows and pushed the door open, casting a glance at the group of interns. Damn it! It was him again doing this dirty and exhausting work!

A group of interns nodded silently, wondering to themselves whether they should approach you in case something happens or not... This is a dilemma

From the moment Liu Changqing entered the venue, Zhou Dong scrutinized him from head to toe. Naturally, he also noticed the small gesture Liu made when he called out Wang Gebi and Su Momo's names, which caused him to feel some aversion towards this guy wearing a technician's cap. His mood began to grow increasingly irritable, and he was on the verge of depression.

Oh dear, this young man has quite the temper

Thus, upon seeing these interns, Liu Changqing's anger flared up! What are you all making a fuss about? Do you really think that the gold of the Jiuzhou Ding is so easy to plate? I will make you all pay for this!

Awesome, this guy is simply the most impressive intern of the season, daring to confront the mentor on his first day of reporting for duty

Everyone present, please follow me to tour the kitchen. Pay close attention, as you will be assigned to intern here in the future

As for senior technicians, most of them have been invited to serve as the prized assets of the grand hotels in the capital city, making it quite difficult for Kyushu Ding Shi to recruit them as well