Day in a Life of Prep Cook: Working in a Michelin Recommended Kitchen

We won a Bib Gourmand which is technically better than just a recommendation, but who's counting...
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[@HeyAstor]

OMG I didn't know how much I missed Ryan chilling in the kitchen doing his thing until now

[@INDIEMUSICGUY1966]

Doing prep can be relaxing...working the line during service is pure stress

[@tycanuck]

3:08 Adorable chef tummy spotted!

[@Maventc]

Love to watch your day in a life contents

[@avertingapathy3052]

Your work ethic, attention to detail and general honesty and vulnerability is inspiring. Impressive LoFi chill session edit as well. I get a feeling that many are watching this as a substitute for working :)

[@arieldelrosario6389]

I deduce you work at Farmers Apprentice? Using Filipino inspired flavours! Love it! I own a resto in Edmonton with the same approach - introducing Filipino flavours and ingredients to our menu. So delicious yet so underrepresented

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Very under represented and under appreciated!! So much culture!

[@ivanchriscastillon1346]

Where are you in edmonton chef? Im a filipino

[@ohwowoh7281]

Love seeing you back!

[@jagicyooo2007]

once a cook always a cook!

[@Ridermeduza]

Elite

[@RyanDeanDexton]

I relapsed 😳

[@alexandralynn186]

​@@RyanDeanDexton😂

[@GabrielSavala-pd7qx]

​@RyanDeanDexton it happens , did the same after 10 yrs . Trying to start my thing was tough in California. Stay focused Ryan!

[@avertingapathy3052]

Is it the controlling chaos addiction? Seems like many are compulsive and just operant condition themselves with high stress.@@RyanDeanDexton They also happen to have good taste, but the dark twisted affinity for kitchen work runs pretty deep in some and for others it's just an environment to channel their energy and avoid jail. Probably a fine line between them and you can't be good as without having love for at least a small fraction of the job like produce or cooking techniques and at least a few acquaintances, I don't think the kitchen nightmare is survivable long term. Probably better for the masochists than therapy until they actually need therapy.

[@Pedigru]

I love these videos.

[@furkankarl1446]

I need the know the recipe for the chilli pumpkin seed aciento man. The thought of it makes my mouth water.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It’s so nice to see a new video on the channel! Also, the title is giving ‘The Bear’.

[@SeaSergio]

Good to see you making a video

[@simon5300]

great to see you back in a kitchen!

[@obsidian00]

After a decade + spent outside of the Kitchen, I started back ON THE LINE as a "Prep Cook" at an Italian spot here in Boca Raton, Florida...everything hurts but, it feels good to be back! hanks for the video!

[@mori7975]

I’m in boca and I just applied to be a prep cook!

[@wehojm7320]

Watching you is almost meditative even though I realize it’s all long hours and a lot of hard work.👍🙏

[@billycarroll9153]

We missed this Ryan. Welcome back.

[@50Street21]

Watching this video, I would equate to a visual symphony, Ryan. It all came together so eloquently. Thoroughly enjoyable. Cheers! Darryl

[@GabrielSavala-pd7qx]

Glad to see you moving and grooving in the kitchen

[@cityonfoot6023]

I love your restaurant prep vids. You seem to keep falling in and out of love with cooking for restaurants. I hope this time feels better. TC

[@ponkan4132]

I like these silent chill vlogs Ryan! :)

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Always nice to see Ryan

[@apexzeiei97]

You back in the restaurant!!!

[@levisharman4055]

What made you go back Into kitchens? I'm in a similar boat, last 5 years in kitchens. Fell in love with coffee and had a few months as a barista. Unfortunately the business was a startup and failed so I've had to go back into kitchens. As always, love the videos and have a good one 😊

[@Anastasiy.K]

thanks for the new video!

[@bkbstone]

It's a pleasure watching you practice your craft, thanks for sharing!

[@Derek-hv8jn]

Would love to see more of these videos on your channel....will be waiting for the next one🤞

[@thatfluffeebunneh]

everyone deserves time to step away and reflect. glad to see you back!

[@austingracie11]

His back in the kitchen 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Happy Halloween, Ryan. You got a lot accomplished. Your dough always looks amazing. So bubbly. Love how focused and methodical you are. Love a prep for service video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@catedoge3206]

so relaxed and even have time to record. gyat damn. that's a nice gig.

[@coachab100]

Glad to see you back !

[@Unbought]

Ryan why don’t you start your own cooking channel where you teach us to make simple meals?

[@eclectic345]

Is it just me or seeing the batches of bread dough thinking ' aww their cute'? Haha. All the sounds and visuals are awesome. Keep it up.

[@joonmyunkim4461]

More of this pleaseee Ryan ❤❤❤❤

[@gregorioeduardo]

A man that cooks like this must have a happy home life.

[@calvind2054]

Miss your videos Ryan. Can you make them more often, please.

[@robertescobedo7335]

Awww Ryan is back!!! We missed you! Btw LOVE the haircut! ❤❤

[@drwcfields]

Welcome Back.

[@steveanderson461]

Man you sure know what your doing. Awesome Ryan, you look right at home doing this again. Cheers man

[@Ridermeduza]

The King is back!

[@bradgee5216]

More! More!

[@pokipup]

so happy to see you upload again, I've found your videos so relaxing to watch!

[@berlin-runner]

Great job - thanks for showing Ryan - I love it!

[@hugovieirafn588]

His movements 😮‍💨

[@delizcas76]

Ryan Hope in this return you are good. I enjoy this videos, your editing is top notch, sequence is dynamic and smooth to watch. Greetings from mexico 🇲🇽✋

[@Henry-ob2pz]

Those breads just looks beautiful.

[@dinosaurxxxx]

yay, we missed your restaurant cooking videos!

[@jakealden2517]

Thanks for the video Ryan. You should try to post more often, maybe even show us some simple meals to cook at home.

[@Zein2009]

Love watching you in the kitchen❤ missed these vlogs

[@damonmorris5874]

Hey Ryan I find these videos so soothing!! Thanks for sharing👍

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Hello, Ryan! Thanks for sharing another amazing video! Cheers from Brazil!

[@aarsep6633]

Amazing chef. Amazing video. Amazing technique. ❤❤❤

[@jackson615]

My favorite kind of chain smoking 😂clever

[@killerpanda2648]

hes backkk☺

[@Ridermeduza]

Yup 🎉 was waiting for 5 months dude but luckily we got something again.

[@geneg3776]

I feel exhausted after 2 hours of prepping. I don't know how he does it. Lots of stamina and endurance.

[@mtate02]

Thanks for taking us along Ryan! 😊 Always love watching you in your Day in the Life uploads and hope to see many more! 💛 BTW, is there a chance you could give us your learned opinion/review of 'The Bear' drama series at some stage? Cheers mate 👍

[@Michael85338]

awesome work Ryan and Joe 👍💰

[@vereda61]

Great video. So much work in the kitchen! Ay Caramba!

[@san-goya]

damn, love your vlogs

[@san-goya]

gives me sort of peace

[@zAtt1337]

fuck man this is like having stage at this restaurant. love this

[@ayumadekusumawardhani1255]

Hallo Mr....long time no see😊😊😊

[@matsaidso]

Wow! Is there a reason you came back ?

[@alph8124]

Hiii ❤

[@bradleyklaver278]

Very cool. Where do you work? I live in Vancouver and want to try the GF gnocchi!

[@thomasbee5218]

🔥🔥🔥🔥.....and he can cook 😉

[@AdamJBell]

we love the chainsmokin

[@RyanDeanDexton]

puff puff pass

[@rh9133]

That's a lot of work.

[@JaytheFreeOne]

New subscriber here, I just started a job as a cook at Denny's it's a start my goal is to become a cook/chef 🍽️ at a 5 star restaurant

[@pedrosolano6844]

niceeeee i luv that content bro, keep comingg but can i ask u if do u have ANY free time? hahahahahaha

[@Zeuskazoo]

He didn’t quit cooking. Cooking couldn’t quit him.

[@RyanDeanDexton]

I relapsed 😳

[@georgeweatherford1027]

You are back in kitchens?

[@joshuacawagas5976]

Are we allowed to know what restaurant won this bib? :)

[@JesseRuiz-mh9bn]

Looks like the same restaurant from his last line cook job

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Farmer's Apprentice

[@1bwash]

very nice watch :)

[@domsalexa]

❤️

[@charliesae3]

The Bear vibes.

[@cestvraicommeceuxdit]

is it the same kitchen you were working in your last kitchen vlog?

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Yup!

[@cestvraicommeceuxdit]

@@RyanDeanDexton hey dude. btw i learnt to make squid pasta with one of your videos.

[@chazyvr]

Is it worth making the bread in house?

[@KGSaYeAu]

How do you make the coconut sauce?

[@JesseRuiz-mh9bn]

What's the thing you put in the oven called?

[@nityagopaljana797]

❤❤

[@nityagopaljana797]

Hiii

[@aarontheabc]

💙💙💙

[@BraidenMarkGernhaelder]

Woooo

[@user-ys6ll8uf3h]

Hi! Can you tell me where did you the grey fleece and black pants?

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Lulu Lemon. the fleece is very cozy

[@user-ys6ll8uf3h]

@@RyanDeanDexton Thank you Ryan!!! It seems like they don’t have it at the moment now.

[@alexandralynn186]

PYONGGANG SAUCE EXCUSE ME??

[@R3C3iVer]

How come that you’ve chosen to go back ?

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Only a temporary job until we are ready for something big 👀

[@ohmancomeonquitit]

chain smoking , nice

[@JulesJohnson987]

I'm sorry if I missed it but can anyone let me know the restaurant he's in? I live in Vancouver so it would be cool to check it out.

[@bobbybh99]

Farmer’s apprentice

[@JulesJohnson987]

thanks!@@bobbybh99

[@PongKingKong]

Ryan I thought you stopped working as a chef and went into coffee?

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Just a little pitstop :)

[@PongKingKong]

@@RyanDeanDextonyeee

[@nityagopaljana797]

Hiii❤

[@tangentreverent4821]

Is there a difference between Michelin recommend and Michelin starred?

[@Ridermeduza]

I'd like to know as well.

[@JesseRuiz-mh9bn]

So I'm gonna try and explain this to the best of my knowledge. There is michelin recommended, bib and then the stars. Recommended just means they use quality ingredients to execute a good meal but the meal wasn't at the level to be awarded a star if that makes sense.

[@tangentreverent4821]

@@JesseRuiz-mh9bn I thought it would be something along that line

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Yes! Recommend is basically just a decent meal you can rely on a good time. Bib Gourmand is great food for a reasonable price, (it's been said that these are often critics favourites), and stars are the most prestigious awards you can receive. One star is worth a stop, two stars is worth going out of your way for, and three stars is an absolute must try.

[@tangentreverent4821]

@@RyanDeanDexton thank you

[@davemk9]

Wow you're really jumping all over the place back and forward

[@thomasc834]

Why did you leave your barista job? Thought your dream was to own a cafe..

[@Ridermeduza]

I think he does one thing temporarily & tries something different after. that way work won't get boring or exhausting.

[@RyanDeanDexton]

Owning a Cafe is still the dream!! Just a little pitstop along the way. :)

[@thomasc834]

@@RyanDeanDexton Well, I’ll be there when it opens x

[@joshuarock4631]

i hope he tops you

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🫡👊🏿

[@shaddertownie1629]

First

[@SFBenjaminK]

U cute & yummy😜😍🥰

[@Jimmerca]

Ryan you are a master in the kitchen….👍🏻🫶🏻✌🏻🍷 Maybe one day you’ll teach us how to cook on KZbin