NEW TEAM, NEW CHALLENGE

 

This year will be unique for me. I have made the culinary team for the second year, which is great! None of the members from last year are on the team due to graduation, externships, and personal choice. I have a whole new group of people to get into a fun and also stressful season of practicing knife skills and hot dishes. It is always fun to get to know new people. I am also the only one who has done competitions, so I can share my experiences and knowledge with them.

The extra challenge this year is that I am in a different program now. I graduated with my associates, and have now continued on to B.S.B.A., which does not require me to be near the labs. The puzzle to be solved for this quarter will be to get into a good schedule that allows me to keep up on my academic responsibilities, as well as my team duties. I need to play a leadership role with the team to help guide this new group of chefs, who have many questions.
 
Ironically enough, since my bachelors degree is focused on management and leadership, I have actually been learning the very tools I need to make this work. since I have already learned the skills that I need for team, I can have more of a focus on grooming my team mates. I have a few plans to implement schedules and organize information, so that everyone has access to the things they need to do great at regionals next April. I feel like this is not only a great challenge, but a chance to practice the skills I am currently learning.

Kamisha Jones