Work Ethic Is Somewhat Difficult To Define, But When A Person Has It, Everyone Knows How It Looks.
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It’s All
About Work Ethic By Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC Work
ethic is somewhat difficult to define, but when a person has it, everyone knows
how it looks. Some may feel that people are born with a strong work ethic, but
in most cases it is an acquired trait that comes from the environment where a
person matures (in the home or on the job). Those with a strong work
ethic will typically hail from a family or business where that is the norm. “People
don’t understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented. I was
never the biggest. I was never the fastest. I certainly was never the
strongest. The only thing I had was my work ethic, and that’s been what has
gotten me this far.” Work
ethic is likely the most important individual trait that a chef or restaurateur
looks for in a kitchen employee. Certainly, a cook’s skill level, palate and
work history are important factors, all of which will continue to develop on
the job. Work ethic is something that an individual brings with them or it simply
does not exist. It is this work ethic that molds a person into the cook or chef
who will make a difference, build a restaurant’s reputation and help to create
an environment where others want to work. A
person who brings a solid work ethic to the table is likely someone who
exemplifies this trait in everything they do. When a chef observes this in an
individual, then it is safe to assume that the person applies this in other
aspects of his or her life—it can’t be turned on and off. “Developing
a good work ethic is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you’re a
janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be
reflected in everything you do in life.” So,
how do you recognize a person who personifies great work ethic in the
kitchen? Here are a few surefire ways to discover if a person has the
right stuff: I
remember a wise career cook who told me in my early kitchen days that there is
always something to do in a kitchen and that I should never appear idle. “Stay
busy, be the example of hustle and make sure that others feel the sense of
urgency that you always display. The chef will respond well to this example.” I
never lost sight of this advice and tried to be this example in every aspect of
my life.
– Tiger Woods
– Tyler Perry
