On the way to the kitchen, Dong Jun Tian listened to Yao Shi talk about Sun Qingning’s performance during this period.
"Xiaosun has a lot of potential. Although he’s still a bit short of fully mastering the stove independently, with Zhao ng’s guidance by his side, in less than two months, he should be able to handle so simple small banquets quite well."
Dong Jun Tian didn’t say anything, pondering over this matter in his heart.
The real useful hands in Qianlima’s kitchen, apart from Yao Shi, are only Zhao ng and Gu Yunwu.
These two can both manage and cook, each leading a team, equivalent to team captains.
Each of them has a deputy captain, with Fu Yu under Zhao ng and Yao Yihang under Gu Yunwu.
With these two groups leading, everything in the kitchen is handled smoothly without much worry.
Previously, a friend inspired Dong Jun Tian to think about cultivating new talents.
He had ntioned this before, but only verbally, and whether or how the kitchen executed it, he never inquired.
Unexpectedly, in just one short month, Yao Shi suddenly told him that because of this initiative to encourage the training of newcors, which was implented smoothly, another newcor erged under Zhao ng’s leadership.
If this was said a month ago, Dong Jun Tian might have just listened casually, not taking it to heart.
After all, the kitchen had enough staff at that ti.
Two chefs leading two master cooks, and when there are many custors, Yao Shi can help out.
But now, Dong Jun Tian’s attitude inevitably beca more cautious.
Regarding the two chefs, Zhao ng and Gu Yunwu, Dong Jun Tian felt sowhat uncertain.
To be fair, he naturally preferred Gu Yunwu, who was loyal and close to him.
As for Zhao ng, although competent in various ways, his straightforward character and closeness with Yao Shi made Dong Jun Tian sowhat displeased with him.
However, the series of events that happened recently made Dong Jun Tian realize that, in terms of cooking skills, Gu Yunwu was actually no match for Zhao ng.
Not only because Gu Yunwu’s old custors recently switched to Zhao ng’s side.
But also in the area of discovering new talents, Dong Jun Tian suddenly realized Zhao ng’s strengths in managent and cultivation.
This person is truly impressive.
Having first trained Fu Yu, who could independently take orders and cook in less than a month, and now developing another newcor, Sun Qingning.
Just this point alone made Dong Jun Tian value Zhao ng even more.
However, at the mont, Zhao ng’s health is indeed a concern!
Though he seems sturdy, it turns out to be a facade.
n really shouldn’t stay single for too long, otherwise their health suffers.
Isn’t there an old saying: the dry die of drought, the wet drown from excess?
On this side, he’s constantly burdened, unable to withstand it physically, and if he doesn’t take so Chinese dicine, his legs feel weak every day.
Thinking of this, Dong Jun Tian couldn’t help but worry about how to report back to his family tonight!
After Yao Shi finished speaking, he waited for a long ti without hearing a response from Dong Jun Tian, making him feel a bit nervous.
Seeing Dong Jun Tian looking worried, was he disagreeing with this matter?
Yao Shi fell silent.
He knew it was indeed a bit abrupt, but there was no choice.
Not to ntion, Zhao ng’s lingering tendinitis ant Fu Yu temporarily filled in for taking orders, and without getting Fu Yu an assistant, problems could arise if they suddenly got busy one day.
Just the idea of Liu Yu wanting to poach Fu Yu over to the music restaurant inadvertently hit Yao Shi’s thoughts right on target.
Yao Shi always intended to have Zhao ng go over, and now with Fu Yu, it’s the perfect enhancent.
Liu Yu’s plan and Yao Shi’s thoughts coincided perfectly.
Yao Shi glanced at Dong Jun Tian and asked, "Boss?"
Dong Jun Tian snapped back to reality: "Let’s go check it out. If it’s feasible, we should promote him to full-ti. Talented, hardworking, and dedicated employees deserve opportunities."
Yao Shi felt relieved. Although he couldn’t guess why Dong Jun Tian’s expression changed suddenly, as long as he was willing to give Sun Qingning a chance for promotion, his goal was achieved.
The two of them entered the kitchen one after the other.
As they approached, they saw Sun Qingning filleting a fish, and Yao Shi imdiately recognized the fish in his hand as a silver carp, which surprised him.
The restaurant never bought silver carp, after all, they have too many bones and an unappealing texture.
Dong Jun Tian recognized it too and looked at Yao Shi, who also appeared puzzled.
Yao Shi quickly figured it out; the silver carp was probably provided by the supplier.
Everyone in the kitchen knows there are perks in procurent.
So, in front of the boss, such questions were best left unasked.
If he asked and Sun Qingning honestly said it was from the supplier, how would they explain it?
It’s not that Yao Shi is irresponsible or not thinking for the restaurant.
But the procurent role involves buying large quantities with big money, and suppliers generally offer so food or drink in return.
The procurent work is quite demanding, needing to leave at three or four in the morning and finish buying all needed ingredients by six.
As long as they don’t blatantly misuse funds, Yao Shi tends to turn a blind eye to so supplier gifts.
Hearing movent, Sun Qingning looked up and saw Yao Shi and Dong Jun Tian coming over, and he hurriedly greeted them.
Dong Jun Tian waved with a smile, "Continue with your work, we’re just here to have a look."
Sun Qingning nodded and continued preparing the fish.
He followed the steps taught by Fu Yu, beginning the cooking process step by step.
To make fish taste good, it must be fried first.
No matter what fish it is, frying makes the fish very tender and lessens the fishy sll, making it taste delicious.
Missing the frying step causes the fish to fall apart in the pot and makes it difficult to maintain its shape.
Additionally, fried fish better absorbs flavor when stewed.
These are basic cooking principles, yet when it ca to coating the marinated fish with egg wash, Sun Qingning used duck eggs?
Why would he do that?
Dong Jun Tian grew more interested, watching Sun Qingning’s process intently.
King oyster mushrooms, dried bean curd, black fungus, were sequentially added to the pot.
The fried fish pieces were placed on top and simred on low heat.
The fragrant sll of fish soup began wafting through the air.
To be honest, it slled really good!
After simring, a handful of chopped scallions was added, the lid was placed back on for thirty seconds, and a bit of cilantro was sprinkled on top.
Sun Qingning deftly turned off the heat and placed the clay pot on the table.
"Boss, Chef Yao, the clay pot fish is ready!"
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