Personal Narrative: My Experience At The Surf Club Of Quogue

Being employed by the Surf Club of Quogue from the age of 14 hasn’t just taught me ethics and skills in the workplace, it has helped me learn a lot about myself. While my main role is cooking in the kitchen, often times I am called to serve as a handyman. I really enjoy this job because it requires versatility and patience. Even though bussing was my first role, I eventually worked my way up two summers later to become a cook. My specialties in the kitchen are food items like short rib, pulled pork, paninis, burgers, cheesesteaks. Time management is essential when preparing food, especially during the summer rush. I prepare by gathering the required ingredients, setting up my station and making sure all the appliances are properly working to avoid becoming overwhelmed. It is a team effort in the kitchen and communication is key, all employees strive to achieve the goal of presenting the best food possible in the least amount of time and if the entire staff works together, it will be a successful day.
My first task was to reinstall the water tank in the dishwasher that had froze and burst over the winter. It was a challenging task and I was on my own with only the help of a manual. Wires and pipes sprouted from every direction making it difficult to get to the water tank. After an hour or two, and numerous failed attempts, it connected and came to life and it felt fulfilling because my employer was counting on me. What made me motivated to excel at my job was to raise the funds needed to build a computer. I did a lot of research prior to starting such as, watching installation videos and reading articles from others who had taken on similar tasks. This research helped me decide which components would complement each other and give me the overall capability I