Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 492 - 277: Boss Xiao Jiang Is Still Too Young (3)

"This braised river fish is so fresh, but it has a lot of bones!"

"..."

A few female waiters looked surprised as they chatted while eating.

Du Guangning sat nearby, eating on his own, with an expressionless face, as if the discussions had nothing to do with him, saying nothing.

Jiang Yu, sitting beside him, unintentionally noticed that Du Guangning’s inner turmoil was undeniable; his legs under the counter were trembling slightly.

After the meal, Lu Shuwu was unusually enthusiastic, rushing to wash dishes and clean the kitchen, while Yan Tongtong and the waiters were busy tidying up the private rooms. The guests had already eaten their fill and left satisfied, leaving behind a mess of dishes.

As usual, Jiang Yu, having eaten his fill, leisurely headed downstairs to brew a cup of tea, planning to play a few games of chess in the private room on the first floor.

It was almost two in the afternoon, and the dining hall on the first floor was empty, with only a few students scattered far apart in the dining area, either flipping through books seriously or sketching on draft paper.

With the semester’s final exams approaching, students were clearly getting tense, even those usually laid-back or skipping class had to focus and start serious revision.

Jiang Yu passed by without disturbing them, went to the kitchen on the first floor, brewed a cup of tea for himself, and entered the private room with the teacup.

He had just sat down on the sofa, placed the teacup on the coffee table, and hadn’t yet reached for his phone when the door of the private room was knocked on from outside with a "bang bang bang."

Then, Hua Xiaoling’s petite head squeezed through the door gap, her bright and lively eyes darting around before quickly focusing on Jiang Yu. With a grin, she asked:

"Boss, I’ve printed all the resumes of those applying for the chef position, over a hundred of them. Would you like to take a look?"

"Just printed them?"

Jiang Yu perked up immediately upon hearing this. Hiring a skilled chef was crucial for the Seventh Dining Hall.

A good chef could not only ease his workload but also introduce new flavors to the Seventh Dining Hall.

He gestured to Hua Xiaoling, smiling, saying,

"Bring over the resumes; I’ll take a look at who has submitted them.

Also, could you please call Xiaowu over for me? Thanks."

"Here you go, they’re all here."

Hua Xiaoling pushed the door open, carrying a thick stack of resumes into the private room, placing them on the coffee table before Jiang Yu, she pouted and mumbled,

"Boss, you’re so unfair. You don’t call me for the good food but always remember me when there’s work to be done."

Jiang Yu looked at her in surprise and asked, "When have I made something delicious without calling you?"

Hua Xiaoling spoke confidently, "That cold shrimp dish—I heard others say it’s really tasty!"

"That’s just a snack; the taste is average..."

As Jiang Yu spoke, noticing Hua Xiaoling’s aggrieved expression, he added,

"Alright, I was negligent. Next time I make something tasty, I’ll definitely save you some. Deal?"

"You said it yourself!"

Hua Xiaoling immediately perked up, grinning, saying,

"A man’s words are as solid as nails; you better not fool me!"

"I won’t fool you, I won’t fool you."

Jiang Yu repeatedly nodded and said to her, "Hurry up and help me call Xiaowu, while I start looking through these resumes."

"Oh, okay."

Realizing that Jiang Yu was about to get to work, Hua Xiaoling didn’t disturb him further, quickly leaving the private room to find Lu Shuwu.

After Hua Xiaoling left, Jiang Yu decided not to play chess. He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and started reading through the resume on top.

Ma Tianhua, male, 26 years old, graduated from Central Plains Vocational College with a major in Culinary Arts and Operations, a senior chef, skilled in Henanese, Shandong, and Anhui cuisines, representative dishes include Clear Soup Dongpo Pork, Grilled Bone, Braised Lion’s Head, and Sweet and Sour Fish Soup.

September 2014 - December 2016, worked as a Chinese chef at Zhongyuan Dingzhen Restaurant.

From 2017 to present, serving as head chef at Anqing Qianwei Hongfu Restaurant.

Jiang Yu carefully read this resume from start to finish, surprised that this applicant was a trained chef, much more formal than him and Lu Shuwu.

Furthermore, achieving a senior chef certification at such a young age was impressive.

To qualify for a senior chef certificate, one must be at least 25 years old, possess a mid-level vocational qualification certificate, have a diploma or above, and work continuously in this profession for over two years.

Nowadays, if not for age restrictions, he might directly qualify for a technician vocational certificate.

Of course, while obtaining a chef certificate doesn’t equate to practical skills—culinary ability is like martial arts; level isn’t key, strong execution is what counts.

Like Jiang Yu and Lu Shuwu, neither had attempted chef certifications. Since age and work experience were limiting factors, Lu Shuwu might manage a junior vocational certificate, but Jiang Yu was not even eligible for a junior certificate.