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So, I'm now at the Humbertown COBS store. The mall itself is pretty blasé and admittedly confusing, with the north half acting like an indoor mall, while the south end is not enclosed, but covered with a roof. The only stores that interested me, aside from the COBS, is a Baskin-Robbins, a Laura Secord, and the Loblaws. Now that I think about it though, I didn't find the icecream or chocolate shops... maybe due to the confusing layout, I missed an entire area?
It was actually a bit of a whirlwind for the past two days. I've met two of the three bakers, a Co-Op student came in around 8am and helped out for a couple of hours, The student "Day Baker" came in and prepared the next days' doughs as well as the "weigh-ups" (which helps the following morning bakers by pre-measuring out the ingredients). A new "Cheer Squad" member came in to help out with a "Drop" at the Subway, so she needed a crash-course in our products. In the earlier part of the day, I did some of the doughs I was familiar with (Cinnamon Buns, Scones, White Blocks), but I was slow to start. It's bound to happen. I need to familiarize myself with all the procedures.
It's a shorter drive to get there, but also keep in mind that I'm also driving there at 1:00 in the morning, so there's no traffic to speak of. :P
The plan is to get me up to a decent speed in Production/Baking, then get me through all the management training that I haven't gotten through just yet. I have to look through the management booklet and set out a scheduled guideline, so that I have a plan. I like plans, organization is key. :D
I definitely need to learn how to process the dough faster, though. Today I spent probably 20 minutes making Cinnamon Buns, and within another three minutes I saw the baker roll out a similar head of dough, completing the work much faster, and with such skill that I realize that I have a lot to learn. ^^
My aunt Sue popped by today! It was an unexpected surprise as I knew she was meeting up with my Mom later in the day (and also lives nearby). In any case it's always great to see people I know stop by the store. Hint, hint :D
The one issue I'm having right now is getting my sleep schedule in-line. Working when I would normally be sleeping is really throwing me off, so I've been trying to sleep when I feel sleepy, and more often than not, sleeping when I get home. And I thought I was physically exhausted from sales after working the sedentary life at Bell! Baking is definitely a more physical activity. My body doesn't ache at all, it's just tired. Then again, that could also just be a lack of sleep...
It was actually a bit of a whirlwind for the past two days. I've met two of the three bakers, a Co-Op student came in around 8am and helped out for a couple of hours, The student "Day Baker" came in and prepared the next days' doughs as well as the "weigh-ups" (which helps the following morning bakers by pre-measuring out the ingredients). A new "Cheer Squad" member came in to help out with a "Drop" at the Subway, so she needed a crash-course in our products. In the earlier part of the day, I did some of the doughs I was familiar with (Cinnamon Buns, Scones, White Blocks), but I was slow to start. It's bound to happen. I need to familiarize myself with all the procedures.
It's a shorter drive to get there, but also keep in mind that I'm also driving there at 1:00 in the morning, so there's no traffic to speak of. :P
The plan is to get me up to a decent speed in Production/Baking, then get me through all the management training that I haven't gotten through just yet. I have to look through the management booklet and set out a scheduled guideline, so that I have a plan. I like plans, organization is key. :D
I definitely need to learn how to process the dough faster, though. Today I spent probably 20 minutes making Cinnamon Buns, and within another three minutes I saw the baker roll out a similar head of dough, completing the work much faster, and with such skill that I realize that I have a lot to learn. ^^
My aunt Sue popped by today! It was an unexpected surprise as I knew she was meeting up with my Mom later in the day (and also lives nearby). In any case it's always great to see people I know stop by the store. Hint, hint :D
The one issue I'm having right now is getting my sleep schedule in-line. Working when I would normally be sleeping is really throwing me off, so I've been trying to sleep when I feel sleepy, and more often than not, sleeping when I get home. And I thought I was physically exhausted from sales after working the sedentary life at Bell! Baking is definitely a more physical activity. My body doesn't ache at all, it's just tired. Then again, that could also just be a lack of sleep...
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