New Job

roxy · Posted: Sun May 01 11 6:04 am Post subject: New Job

Well.. I just finished my first week at my new gig. With rising gas prices and driving an F-150 I decided to take a job 5 minutes from home..

I was told by a good friend that a local a hot deli and BBQ beef emporium had an opening for head cook so I stopped by to see what was going on. The owner of the joint was looking for some one that is creative, has passion for good food and is willing to work. So, I told him he has found his man and I made the jump. It was had to leave the people I have worked with for years as you become like family but I had to think of my pocket book first and formost. I am getting paid 4 bucks more than the old place which is a kiss, more hours and I am saving about 300 a month on fuel for my ride. Can you say winning.. Laughing

The menu is simple, we serve up pulled pork, smoked sliced pork, brisket along with smoked pulled chicken, corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. Fresh made coleslaw, potato salad and fresh cut fries. I also get to make the soups and chili which the customers are raving about so far. I also get to make all the sauces we serve and have been allowed to make what I see fit to serve which is cool..

We do a decent business so far as we are on a major highway leading to cottage country and we have not hit the busy season so far as this will come once folks are heading to the cottage each weekend and for vacation. At the moment we sell 2 briskets, a couple butts along with a pastrami and a corned beef every day and it is fun to get paid to cook up BBQ. The corned beef and pastrami are made from brisket as it should be.

Down the road the owner wants to add ribs to the menu, I wish it was sooner than later as I am looking forward to this.. Laughing

We got to grow the business first.

Anyways, just wanted to let ya all know how the good folks at the smoke ring have effected my life. If it were not for the generous sharing of knowledge that goes on here I would not be able to do what I do..

Thanks to all you good folks for helping me hone my skills through the years.. Your the best group of sumb!tches there is..!!
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camdentom · Posted: Sun May 01 11 6:47 am Post subject:

What goes around..... Congrats on a very positive move.

BBQMAN · Posted: Sun May 01 11 7:09 am Post subject:

That is just great news to be sure David, congrats! Cool

I know with your cooking skills you will do very, very well.

Something to be said for having something a bit closer to home too.

Best of L.U.C.K to you, and I look foward to hearing about your BBQ adventures.
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Awning Guy · Posted: Sun May 01 11 7:19 am Post subject:

Make your "CRACK" sauce for them. Pretty sure the business will grow quickly. nice to here something positive happening out there, you'll do well with your passion and work ethic. Very Happy

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Geronimo · Posted: Sun May 01 11 9:41 am Post subject:

Congratulations!!!

A word (or two) of advice, you might want to consider making up a "pre-nup" so to speak. Saying any sauce, rub or anything else that YOU invent (make) is yours and yours alone and it DOES NOT belong to the place you work for. Get them and you to read and sign and ENJOY your new employment.
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roxy · Posted: Sun May 01 11 9:48 am Post subject:

all the recipes I use are in my head and will never be written down on paper.. I do thank you. ya know, I may not be smart but I aint dump. Wink

Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.
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ecocks · Posted: Sun May 01 11 9:53 am Post subject:

For those of us who are hardware-oriented, what is the equipment fit? SMoker? Grill? etc.....

roxy · Posted: Sun May 01 11 11:21 am Post subject:

We have 2 treagers, a lil tex in the kitchen and a BBQ150 that we use outside..
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Soapm · Posted: Sun May 01 11 11:45 am Post subject:

Congrats Roxie, I only wish I could stop in for the sampler platter. I can see this business growing with you in the kitchen... I love your sauces, the ones you shared so I know the ones in your head are even better...

Jarhead · Posted: Sun May 01 11 1:41 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Roxie.
Thanks for all you have done here on the Smoke Ring.
Keep us posted.
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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Sun May 01 11 1:47 pm Post subject:

I would talk to them about getting ribs asap.I sell the hell out of them. there wouldn't be rib fests if ribs weren't popular!and is the roxy sauce there?
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jess · Posted: Sun May 01 11 7:19 pm Post subject:

More $ for beer, more time to drink, & less time for DUI. Triple win Laughing

Congrats. on your move David...

Pit Boss · Posted: Sun May 01 11 9:03 pm Post subject:

Sister-in-law lives an hour south in Vaughn. Might try to drive up on our next visit. Sounds awesome.
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Louie · Posted: Mon May 02 11 2:23 am Post subject:

I remember driving from Hamilton to the Island airport in To. everyday, man what a drag that was, Good Luck Roxy..
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coyote · Posted: Mon May 02 11 3:27 am Post subject:

Congrats on the new gig roxy. And if you love what your doing, it's not a job, it's an adventure.
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