The story of a cook

Chapter 547 Making Smoked Pickles
It was 11:30 when I came out of the hotel. Yang Zhijun asked me to stay in his bed. He shared a bed with Meng Hongwei.I said no, and took a taxi back to the dormitory.

I didn't go back to the dormitory early for three consecutive days, and I went back after 11:30. To be honest, I was afraid of seeing Sister Ma.There are no new varieties in the past three days, only the existing "char siu pork", "crystal elbow", "arhat belly", "old fire beef", "smoked chicken head" and "smoked chicken feet".

The best sellers of these six are "Smoked Chicken Head" and "Smoked Chicken Paws". They make [-] pieces every day and all of them are sold out.The other four items sold well, but they were far behind the "smoked chicken head" and "smoked chicken feet".

In the past few days, Lao Wang and Lao Qiao have also become familiar with the production of these six products, to the extent that they can make the whole process independently without my intervention.But still not very skilled, can't leave, have to watch from the sidelines.

These three days have not been idle. Besides taking Lao Wang and Lao Qiao to make smoked pickles every day, I also helped Zhou Xiaomei adjust the work of the food delivery department. Follow the operation as I said, so that the speed of serving food will increase a lot. Solved the problem of cold dishes.During the adjustment on the first day, the food passer was a little reluctant to do it, because running the ladder to pass the food was really tiring, and no one wanted to do it.I had no choice but to pass the dishes along with me. These children who passed the dishes saw that I was too big to be a chef, so they were too embarrassed to quit, so they followed suit.

As long as you follow along, it's a good sign. If you have nothing to do, tell them something interesting, even if it's entertaining. In three days, you can get along with them and become friends who talk about everything.On the fourth day, Zhou Xiaomei's Minister Chuancai came from the provincial capital. He was a 30-year-old man named Han Dong, who was capable of working, so I withdrew.

It has been a week since I came to the new store. I have made six products and they are all successful. I plan to deliver these six products first.Discuss with Li Shuangliang, and he agrees.Now that these six dishes are selling well in the new store, he also has a lot of money. After all, the sales of cold dishes have increased, and they are still processed in his kitchen, which is also credited.

Call the boss of the cold dish of coarse grains, familiarize yourself with the smoked pickle products, see how the new store sets up the stalls, how to cut and arrange the plates, and then start delivery.

The distribution of coarse grains on the first day is the same as the old store's quota, [-] each of "smoked chicken head" and "smoked chicken paw", [-] servings of "char siu pork", [-] servings of "arhat belly", and [-] servings of "crystal elbow" , Ten catties of "Old Fire Beef".At the same time, they are required to report to Lao Wang the quantity of goods they want for the next day before [-] o'clock every night, and Lao Wang and Lao Qiao will make according to the quantity they want.

The three stores sell at the same time, and the production volume is increased. Lao Wang and Lao Qiao get up at [-] o'clock every morning to start making smoked flavors. The amount is sufficient.

After the launch of these six products, they were immediately praised by customers. The most popular ones are "smoked chicken head" and "smoked chicken feet".It took a week to get repeat customers, and many of them came here just because of the reputation.So the daily distribution quota was increased from fifty to one hundred, so that they could also be sold short.

Coarse grains and old stores both asked for an additional [-], but I did not agree, so I ordered [-] for the time being.Because these six products are all meat, there is competition among them. If there are too many chicken heads and feet, the sales of the other four products will be affected, resulting in a backlog of products and waste.Instead of letting the guests eat enough at one time, it is better to let the guests think about it, so that it can last longer.

In any case, the smoked pickles are sold out, and the chicken heads and feet have also become specialties, because the whole Binhai can only eat such big and delicious dishes in Qinghua Pavilion.

The old man was also very satisfied after he came back, and told me that the six products are a bit short, and two more are added.He plans to increase it even if he doesn't say anything. There are four other items in the plan: "smoked pig's trotters", "smoked spine", "pine flower chicken legs" and "braised pig's head". Not chewable.

I plan to serve "smoked pig's trotters" and "pig's head stew". Word of mouth.Tell the old man about this idea, and the old man said it's okay, just do these two things.

The "smoked pig's trotters" are well prepared, cooked in old soup after cleaning, and just smoked directly.Now both Lao Wang and Lao Qiao smoked vegetables are ready, and they can be made once.The troublesome one is "pig head stew". The old-fashioned way of "pig head stew" is to finish it with sauce soup, then spread it with dried tofu and press it, cut it into thin slices and eat it with garlic sauce.I want to change the method this time. Cook it in a smoked old soup, then press it, smoke it in a smoker after pressing it, cut it into thin slices and dip it in garlic sauce to eat.

Thinking of doing it, I called Purchasing to buy a pig's head and started to make it. After cooking and pressing, the whole "pig's head stew" was divided into eight small pieces, and then sugar, tea and spices were placed under the fumigation pot, and a grate was placed to divide the pieces. Put the stew on the grate, cover the pot, smoke slowly on low heat for 15 minutes, and turn off the heat.Open the lid of the pot, and after a puff of yellow smoke dissipates, there are eight pieces of golden "pig head stew" on the grate, with an attractive luster, and you want to eat it just by looking at it.

Take out all the "pig head stews", cut one of them into thin slices, dip it in garlic sauce and put it in your mouth, it tastes delicious.At the entrance, there is a faint scent of smoke, which swirls in the mouth, followed by a rich sauce-flavored meat, which is fragrant but not greasy, followed by garlic, which is appetizing and refreshing.

This improvement was successful.

"Pig head stew" can be fired like chicken head and chicken feet.

The "pig head stew" made that day was tried and sold in the new store. It can be said that it was well received. Some customers ordered a second plate after eating one plate, but it was a pity that it was no longer available.

Zhou Xiaomei said to me with a smile on her face: "Uncle, do you know what customers say about our 'pig head stew'?"

I asked, "How do you evaluate?"

"Customers say that our 'pig head stew' is truly a must in the sea, and it can taste like going to the countryside." She said.

"The diners have to be 50 years old," I said.

"It's about the same." She said: "Young people also like to eat it. The slice is too thin, and it trembles when you sandwich it. It's all translucent, and you want to eat it just by looking at it."

"The stew must be sliced ​​thinner, the slices are large, and if they are thick, they will not taste good and have no texture."

"Uncle, tell me, can these smoked pickles from our family be packaged and sold?" she asked.

I said, "It has to be vacuum-packed, or it will break."

She said a little excitedly: "If it is vacuum-packed, we can take it out and make money."

I looked at her and said, "You're blind if you don't do business."

"You forgot, our old Zhou's family can do business, and we were born as businessmen." She said proudly.

I didn't care much after she finished speaking, I thought what she said was feasible, and it was over as soon as I passed it in my head.Two days later, the old man asked me if these smoked pickles could be vacuum-packed. I said yes, and asked if Zhou Xiaomei told him.

"Manager Zhou is economically savvy. She's right. If we vacuum-pack the smoked pickles and display them at the booth, many people will buy them. It's convenient for us. We can take them back and open the bag and eat them right away. With preservatives, no additives, no better than those sold in the mall." The old man said.

I thought for a while and said: "If vacuum packaging is fine, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, you can form a big gift bag, combine several items together, put them in a gift box, pack them well and neatly, and make them festive, and they are guaranteed to sell. move."

"That's a good idea. I'll leave this matter to you. You can fix it." The old man said.

"Leave it to me to be in charge, but the vacuum packaging machine has to be bought back." I said.

"That's your business. Why do you want me to do it after I leave it to you?" the old man said.

Suddenly there is a feeling of being calculated.

This matter is easy to solve. I called my aunt and asked her to buy a small vacuum packaging machine. At the same time, I told her the specifications of the packaging bags and bought them together.My aunt was very efficient, and bought the vacuum packaging machine and packaging bags back on the third day.After I bought it, I researched it for a long time to understand how to use it. I plastic-packed a few of them, which are quite good and simple.Then teach it to Lao Wang and Lao Qiao, teach them first, and let them make plastic seals in the afternoon.At the same time, a dumpling worker who just applied was transferred from the old store, and asked her to be full-time plastic-packed smoked pickles.

The plastic-packed smoked pickles were displayed on the booth, and many customers bought them.I mainly buy them after I have eaten them. The most popular ones are chicken feet, chicken heads, stewed pork heads, char siu pork, and pig trotters. The other three are also sold, but they are not as good as these five.

Immediately afterwards, I contacted my aunt again. At the price of two bags of "pig head stew" and three pig's trotters, she found a gift box maker and ordered [-] gift boxes at once.

There are two grades designed for the spree, one is 580 and the other is 380. Guests can choose which grade to pack.The appearance of the big gift bag is very festive, with the big red blessing character plus Fuwa, it is definitely a face-giving gift.The main reason is that the stuff inside is good, genuine, economical and delicious.

On the fourth day after the big gift package was launched, a unit ordered thirty copies of 380 at once, and came to pick them up on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, preparing to give benefits to employees during the Spring Festival.

The big gift package has a wide range of money.

It was already December 25th to sort out all these. I have been busy for 25 days. I am a little tired, but the results are outstanding.

To sum up, a total of three firsts have been created.

Binhai is the first to launch extra-large "smoked chicken head" and "smoked chicken feet". This is the only one without a semicolon, forming the signature dish of Qinghua Pavilion;

Binhai is the first to launch vacuum-packed smoked pickles, which can be packed and taken away, and ready-to-eat when you go home;
Binhai was the first to launch the "Spring Festival Gift Package", leading the trend.

Making smoked pickles this time gave me an inspiration-the dishes have certain regional differences, but if they are made to the extreme and become high-quality goods, they will also be loved and welcomed by customers.At the beginning, I thought that Binhai people like to eat seafood and light, smoked pickles are all meat dishes, and the guests here would not accept it. The facts have proved that my point of view is wrong.You can't make a definite definition without actual operation. You have to actually operate everything, try it, and you will know the result after you try it. Before you try it, it is your own subjective assumption.

Through this production, the understanding and comprehension of smoked pickles has deepened a lot. This cannot be described in words, it is a matter of consciousness. There is a feeling that as long as it is smoked pickles, it can do better by itself, as if seeing a mountain. .But just seeing, has not yet reached the pinnacle.

That is to say, making smoked pickles in Binhai can be regarded as a master, and it feels like being superior to others.

At this time, I received a letter from Dongfang Cuisine, saying that the point management is very good. Now some catering companies in the south have begun to implement this management method, and the effect is remarkable.Of course, their point management is more perfect than mine. I'm in the primary stage, and it's still theory, no actual combat.At the same time, if I have any new methods and unique insights in management, I can contribute to them.Finally, I explained that the "Red Kitchen Hat" event of Oriental Cuisine will have a stop in Binhai next year. If you want to promote your restaurant, you can contact them now.

I briefly introduced the situation of Qinghua Pavilion, gave them the company's contact number, and told them to contact the company directly.Because to participate in the "Red Chef Hat" event, you need to pay sponsorship fees, and you have to entertain people who come to study and visit. I can't live in this. It's not a matter of one table for two. If you get ten tables at once, you have to do it well. The people who visited and studied are all chefs, managers and bosses from all over the country, and they have very bad tastes.

But it is good to participate in such an event. It can be advertised for free in Oriental Food magazines. If the restaurant has special features, it can receive many opportunities for cooperation and franchise, which will greatly promote the development of the restaurant.

"Blue Flower Pavilion" is one of the most famous catering companies in Binhai. The business of the three stores is very good. If it is about dumplings, it has become the leader of Binhai, similar to Hongji in the provincial capital.

Last time, it successfully held a joint culinary competition with six companies, which invisibly created momentum for itself, allowing many people to recognize "Blue and White Pavilion", and gained fame and status in the catering circle.In addition to the introduction of smoked pickles this time, it has formed its own characteristics, and with the brand effect, the reputation of "Qinghua Pavilion" has risen again, and it has taken a leading position.

The old man is a very wise man. At such an old age, he abandoned politics and went into business. He has worked hard for more than ten years to earn such a big business, and he is very successful.

The old man talked to me when we were in the new store, and he planned to take Yan Li Hotel over for unified management and call Yan Li as the general manager. He would retire to the second line and enjoy the happiness with the old lady.In fact, his arrangement is quite good. After all, he is old and lacks energy, and he has reached retirement age.

Once after dinner, he held a handful of pills in his hand and said to me: "Old Tan, look, you have earned a handful of pills all your life, and the rest is not yours."

To be honest, what he was talking about was the current situation of private entrepreneurs in China, eating wild food, cooking wild food, and earning a golden egg.At the beginning of every entrepreneur's business, he emptied his own family, the family of relatives and friends, and the family of brothers and sisters, and then worked day and night, and had to plan carefully.

If you win, everyone is happy, if you lose, you will bear it yourself.

The overdraft of their wealth accumulation is the body. As everyone often says, they can use their bodies to make money, but they cannot use money to buy their lives.

Think about it carefully, the boss and the employees are both part-time workers.Employees are working for the boss, so why not the boss is working for the employees.

A well-known private entrepreneur in China was still reading corporate reports on his hospital bed at the last moment of his life. After his death, his wife married his driver.This may be a legend. The driver said that he always thought he was working for the boss, and every time he thought about it, he suddenly became a multi-millionaire. It turned out that the boss was working for him.

Of course, this driver was lucky.But it is not difficult to see the fact that everyone is working, struggling, and striving to create wealth while promoting economic development, which is also social progress.

(End of this chapter)