<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Line Cook Thoughts Podcast, Ray reflects on his return after a year-long hiatus, sharing insights on the restaurant industry, advice for new cooks, and the recent resurgence of Chili's. He emphasizes the importance of support in the kitchen, the value of learning from mistakes, and the significance of mental and physical health in the culinary profession. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of the food industry and the podcast's future direction, focusing on current trends and valuable lessons for both cooks and restaurant operators.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Chili's CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/14/heres-why-americans-are-going-back-to-chilis-.html&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Chili's Read The Joe: https://readthejoe.com/business/chilis-serves-up-comeback-with-more-focused-menu-value-oriented-items/&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cooks/comments/1gdogry/new_job/&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the Line Cook Thoughts Podcast, Ray reflects on his return after a year-long hiatus, sharing insights on the restaurant industry, advice for new cooks, and the recent resurgence of Chili's. He emphasizes the importance of support in the kitchen, the value of learning from mistakes, and the significance of mental and physical health in the culinary profession. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of the food industry and the podcast's future direction, focusing on current trends and valuable lessons for both cooks and restaurant operators.
 
Links: 
 
Chili's CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/14/heres-why-americans-are-going-back-to-chilis-.html
 
Chili's Read The Joe: https://readthejoe.com/business/chilis-serves-up-comeback-with-more-focused-menu-value-oriented-items/
 
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cooks/comments/1gdogry/new_job/

Line Cook Thoughts

Episode 213: The Return Of The Podcast, Chili's, And New Cooks

Episode 213: The Return Of The Podcast, Chili's, And New Cooks

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