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The discussion revolves around a member contemplating a job offer at a friend's Pakistani takeaway in Sunderland, where they would have the opportunity to learn from the chef. The community overwhelmingly encourages the member to take the job, emphasizing the valuable experience and knowledge they could gain, despite concerns about balancing other commitments. Ultimately, the member decides to visit the kitchen to learn about the cooking process and has already begun experimenting with a base sauce and a masala mix, finding success in recreating the taste of the takeaway's dishes.

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Offline Mag1973

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Working in a takeaway
« on: February 04, 2008, 01:44 AM »
I have a Pakistani friend that has recently opened a takeaway in  Sunderland,I have to admit the meals are excellent though a bit lacking on the portion size. ;D

I now have a dilemma,I have talked about my love for 'curries' for a long time with him and he now wants me to work there and amongst other duties he has said I can learn off the chef.The problem is it is a 7 days a week operation from around 5pm till way after midnight and I have other things I need to do regarding friends,family and what I term 'night work' mainly to do with coding various sites and repairing pc's.

Do I go for it and try to fit everything else into a morning/afternoon timeframe or do I carry on as normal but wish I'd said yes and learn from an excellent chef ?.


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Offline Bobby Bhuna

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2008, 08:03 AM »
Quote from: Mag1973 on February 04, 2008, 01:44 AM
Do I go for it and try to fit everything else into a morning/afternoon timeframe or do I carry on as normal but wish I'd said yes and learn from an excellent chef ?
Do the job until you get a decent base sauce and Madras recipe then quit ;D
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Offline Curry King

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2008, 10:16 AM »
Do it!  8)
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Offline underwurlde

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2008, 10:26 AM »
LOL, I'm with Bobby on this one!!!!  ;D
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Offline George

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2008, 11:09 AM »
Far too good an opportunity to miss. Go for it!

Regards
George
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Offline SnS

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2008, 12:41 PM »
Takeaway great. Sunderland - mmmmmm.

Go for it.

;)
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Offline Unclebuck

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2008, 02:24 PM »
you got to do it mate. love it crO members now are working in incognito  ;)
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Offline curryqueen

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2008, 04:56 PM »
I agree too, what an opportunity GO FOR IT!  cq
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Offline mike travis

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2008, 08:55 PM »
Sounds like an opportunity not to be missed, but at the end of the day it`s down to you. I dont think anyone here would think any less of you if you chose not to do it. If you did choose to go for it, how great would that be  :o ... No pressure!!  ;D
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Offline Jeera

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Re: Working in a takeaway
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2008, 09:37 PM »
Quote from: mike travis on February 04, 2008, 08:55 PM
I dont think anyone here would think any less of you if you chose not to do it.

to be honest, I would hold it against you Mag - not in a sinister way, just a very deep sense of prolonged disappoint in you because you've not gone the extra mile.

On the other hand, if you do it, I will worship you - not in a weird way....

Go on, you know it makes sense.

PS. Do what Bobby says, but could you also blag Veg pakora, Chicken Tikka and a nice bhoona dish and then quit.

:D ;)
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