Talent Talk | Featuring: Michael B

Say hello to Michael, our newest Talent Spotlight! Michael loves the flexibility of Jitjatjo so he can pick up extra gigs and make extra money when it works for his schedule. When he’s not working he enjoys biking, listening to music and watching the Knicks and Yankees. His favorite foods are steak and fried chicken and he can’t live without ice cream.

Name: Michael B. 

Joined Flex: Summer of 2019

Profession: Back of House, Dishwashing, General Utility

What interested you about working with Jitjatjo?

I like the flexibility of working for jitjatjo and when I don’t have regular work I can pick up some gigs and make some money.

What’s your favorite gig you have worked so far and why? Tell us about it.

I have a couple of favorite places - Mount Sinai on Madison Avenue, a place on w55th street and the Windward school on E93rd street -among others.

What's the best part about making your own schedule?

The best part is the flexibility of the schedule so I can work when I want 

What’s a typical workday like?

Check start and end time of shift. Travel to work. Change into work clothes. Report to the supervisor/manager to get instructions and see the layout of the kitchen. Then do a variety of dishwashing and cleaning work. Have lunch or dinner depending on the time of my break. End of shift - change out of work clothes and travel back home.

What scared you the most when you took your first gig?

Not knowing what my work experience would be.

What’s the one piece of advice you’d give a new employee?

Be on time. Take it seriously. Be prepared to be adaptable. 

What is your proudest accomplishment? (Personal or Professional)

Graduating from Culinary School, getting my Food Handlers License and training other employees.

With a flexible schedule, how do you like to spend your time when you're not working

Biking, watching movies, tv, basketball (Knicks) or baseball (Yankees)

If you had a superpower, what would it be?
Flying

What’s the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?
Oysters

Special talent: Remembering major events regarding my favorite sports - Yankees won the World Series in 1996!

Something you can’t live without: Ice cream

Favorite Food: Steak and fried chicken

Favorite Movie or TV Show: “Hell’s Kitchen” “Masterchef”

Hobbies: Biking, listening to music

Kitchen tool you can’t live without: Knife

Your Motto or Words to Live By: Honesty and do the right thing.