Shadow someone in a dish pit. * not a chain - too many rules * don't get in the way - harder than it sounds * bring your own gloves and get used to them

Shadow someone in a dish pit. * not a chain - too many rules * don't get in the way - harder than it sounds * bring your own gloves and get used to them before the big show If you don't know anyone working a dish pit, ask around. Another good bet is someone just starting a restaurant. They will probably go through many tryouts until they get someone good in the pit, so you'll be really helping them out by being standby. A few more tips. * get some copies of the zine, Dishwasher. * know that the dish pit is the center of the restaurant cycle * call out all sharps in the water - especially soapy water * keep a flow and constantly look at the big picture * always be ready to help anyone in the building Lastly, find out when they clean the grease trap - and stay home that day. Haha.