gourmet restaurant

Chapter 137 Before the Exam

Before you know it, the first-level chef exam is coming.

Since he had an idea last time, Jiang Yang started research experiments.After so many days of exploration, he has almost finished studying the dishes for the first-level chef exam.

On November [-]th, Jiang Yang woke up very early.Go to the kitchen and pack up the kitchen utensils you want to bring, and put them all in the bags you prepared in advance.

Unlike the Level [-] Chef Level Examination, the Level [-] Chef Level Examination allows you to bring your own kitchen utensils.This is also to allow every chef who takes the exam to show his greatest strength.

Kitchen utensils are the weapons used by chefs to participate in the battle. Only when they are used smoothly on weekdays can they exert their greatest strength.

In principle, the Chefs Association does not take the initiative to provide kitchen utensils. Of course, it can also provide them if there is a need.

Jiang Yang checked the kitchen utensils in the bag and recalled carefully to see if there was anything missing.After realizing that there was nothing missing, Jiang Yang went out with his bag on his back.

A pile of kitchen utensils is still quite heavy, Jiang Yang can't help but wonder, does he have to buy a car?Otherwise, it would be troublesome to take a taxi every time.

Even without a driver's license, you can still ride an electric scooter!Just as Jiang Yang was thinking, the car he called stopped in front of him.

The venue for the exam is a place specially built by the Chefs Association. This venue is used for chef grade exams and various culinary competitions.

The second-level chef level exam is actually not an exam room.Instead, it is divided into several examination rooms, otherwise there are so many candidates, one examination room will not be able to pass the test anyway.

There is only one examination room for the first-level chef level examination, because there are relatively few people taking the first-level chef level examination, and one examination room is enough.

Jiang Yang got out of the car and walked straight inside.After signing in and verifying his identity, Jiang Yang was able to enter.

By the time he arrived, there were already quite a few chefs on stage in the venue.

Jiang Yang looked around and carefully sized up the venue.

The overall structure is very similar to an indoor gymnasium, with rows of stepped seats all around, and a stage like a ring in the middle.

The arena in the middle is raised, and stoves are neatly built on it.There is a gap between each stove, just enough for one person to pass through.

There is nothing extra on the stove, only a gas stove, and the rest of the place is empty. In the corner beside it, there are various seasonings, all commonly used seasonings are available.

If you have special needs, you can also communicate with the chef association in advance to prepare the required special seasonings.

Almost three-quarters of the open space under the stage was filled with ingredients.These ingredients are placed in different categories, covering most of the ingredients commonly used in the market.Like seasoning, all special needs can also be communicated in advance, and the chef association will prepare them in advance.

It was not yet time for Jiang Yang's exam, so he walked to the rest area and sat down.Carefully observe the people standing on the stage now.

Most of the chefs who come here are middle-aged chefs, only a small number look younger.

Now standing on the stage, there were two people who made Jiang Yang look sideways.

One was a short, young chef with a relaxed face, as if he didn't care about the upcoming exam.He was playing with a kitchen knife in his hand, and this thick kitchen knife was turned into a flower like a pencil in his hand.

The other is a middle-aged chef, who looks inconspicuous, the kind who can't be found even if thrown in the crowd.Jiang Yang paid attention to him, not because he was so powerful, on the contrary, he just stood there quietly without any movement.But he gave Jiang Yang a strange feeling, as if he was the center of everyone as long as he stood there.

After looking at the two of them one more time, Jiang Yang withdrew his gaze and played with his hands.

Not long after, all the chefs who came to take the first-level chef grade examination arrived.Those who did not take the exam immediately, like Jiang Yang, came to the rest area to sit.

Some of these chefs knew each other, and now they gathered together in twos and threes to communicate in a low voice.Jiang Yang didn't know anyone, so he seemed a little lonely at the moment.

At this time, a middle-aged chef with a beer belly suddenly came over and said, "Young man, are you also here to take the first-level chef exam?"

Jiang Yang nodded and said, "Yes."

"It's rare for someone as young as you to take the first-class chef grade exam!" said the middle-aged chef.

"Really?" Jiang Yang smiled, he had no intention of chatting with this uncle.

The middle-aged chef didn't care, and continued: "Hello, my name is Xu Gaowei, what's your name, young man?"

"Jiang Yang."

"Jiang Yang? Could it be that Jiang Yang who scored 95 points in the Level 95 Chef Exam?" Xu Gaowei was surprised.He remembered the rumors in their circle that there was a talented chef, who was very young, and got [-] in the second chef grade exam.

"It should be." Jiang Yang said.

"It's really you! You are amazing! It is said that there are not many people who can pass 90 this year." Xu Gaowei said in a low voice.

"Hehe." Jiang Yang was embarrassed by the compliment, so he didn't speak, just smiled.

"I didn't expect to meet the legendary genius chef." Xu Gaowei continued.

Jiang Yang didn't answer, he didn't know what to say.

Xu Gaowei didn't care. In his opinion, such a talented chef has arrogance.At this moment, he lost his thoughts just now, and immediately chatted with Jiang Yang.

Xu Gaowei owns a restaurant. Like Jiang Yang, he is both the owner and chef.The difference is that Xu Gaowei has hired several chefs and several waiters.A shabby person like Jiang Yang can take care of everything, but he can't compare to others.

It was not a boring move for Xu Gaowei to come here at the beginning. Chefs who can come to take the first-level chef grade examination are generally not bad.Xu Gaowei also wanted to win him over. If he had the chance, he could lure Jiang Yang to his restaurant.

But after knowing Jiang Yang's identity, Xu Gaowei lost his mind.Just kidding, his restaurant can't afford a talented chef.Not to mention that talented chefs like this are usually taught by famous chefs, Xu Gaowei doesn't have that kind of capital.

However, he didn't have an excuse to leave, instead he chatted more enthusiastically with Jiang Yang.No one knows how far a talented chef can go in the future, but it is a very cost-effective investment to meet him when he is still weak.It would be even better if Jiang Yang needed help.

But it's still too early to talk about these things, Xu Gaowei is not in a hurry, he will draw some relationships first, and slowly figure it out.

Jiang Yang was made uncomfortable by Xu Gaowei's enthusiasm, and he could only smile awkwardly most of the time.And Xu Gaowei didn't seem to notice it, continuing his enthusiasm.

At this time, audiences came in one after another outside, and they found a seat to sit down.

Jiang Yang was a little puzzled, can this test be visited by others?
Xu Gaowei saw Jiang Yang's doubts, and took the initiative to explain: "This chef grade exam is different from other exams. The chef grade exam can be visited, as long as there is no loud noise."

Jiang Yang nodded, expressing his understanding, but then he was puzzled, and he said, "Then why didn't anyone visit during the level-two chef exam?"

Xu Gaowei smiled mysteriously, and did not explain directly, but said to Jiang Yang: "Look at the clothes of those who came to visit."

Jiang Yang heard the words and took a closer look.Most of these spectators are dressed in suits and leather shoes, and they are meticulously dressed. They don't look like they are here to watch the exam, but they look like they are here for work.

"See it?" Xu Gaowei asked aside.

Jiang Yang nodded and said, "They are all wearing formal clothes, and they look like they are here for work."

"Hahaha, they are here to work." Xu Gaowei laughed.

Jiang Yang looked at him suspiciously, Xu Gaowei didn't continue to play tricks, and explained: "You have to know, those who can come to take the first-level chef grade exam will not be inferior in cooking skills. Most of these people are some hotels, People from the restaurant come here to recruit chefs. Regardless of whether they pass the exam or not, it is their goal, but the treatment is different."

(End of this chapter)