Challen: Row House Chef (Tom)

Demographic Information

Age 36

Male

R&DE Chef for row house on Stanford Campus

Previously worked as a chef in FloMo, now works as a chef on the row. Works with a hasher in a row house kitchen to deliver two meals on each weekday to the house. Ease of use and design of kitchen of utmost importance. Also really enjoys interacting with residents as they are eating or serving themselves, and wishes the kitchen was less closed off from the serving area. Responsible for minimizing food waste, and responsible for ordering food for the house based on changes in how much the house is eating. Has to balance having enough food for all residents and guests, while also not over-ordering, as some days there will be increased or decreased demand. Additionally sometimes prepares breakfast items, drinks, and snacks, which are stored in the kitchenette. Has to deal with students using the kitchen on weekends and during nights. If the students regularly misuse the equipment, Challen has to authority to close the kitchen to them, but would really prefer not having to do that. Also has to deal with students using the refrigerators.