Cookies For Days

So you know how I was saying in my last blog that things have been kind of crazy lately? Well if you can imagine, last week it got crazier. I received a call last Tuesday about a pastry cook job I had submitted a resume for via craigslist a couple weeks back. The manager was super sweet and said she liked my enthusiasm and wanted me to come in for an interview on Wednesday. I was really shocked because most places only want people who have experience and/or education in culinary arts, which I don't. I said OF COURSE and the next day I had my interview!

The company is called Zooies Bakery and they offer a wide selection of homemade cookies and ice cream. The store has only been open since October so they are pretty new, but I walked in for my interview and was pleasantly surprised to see an adorable little counter/cookie display case, huge sign and open window showing the full kitchen in the back. I was pleasantly surprised because strange as it sounds, the bakery is located inside a convenience store. I know...sounds bizarre. But trust me, TRUST! It's totally awesome :) In fact, here's a little picture of when they opened:

(A few of my coworkers and manager are in this pic!)

So anyway, I walked in for my interview with Stephanie (the manager) and she was so nice and welcoming. It was really informal and casual. I told her a bit about myself and how I'm sort of lost right now trying to find my passion in life. She explained that she had been in the same situation when she graduated college too and that's why she wanted to take a chance on me! She went on a talked about the position...basically I'd be making cookies all day in the back kitchen, assisting customers in the front and keeping everything tidy throughout the shifts. She made it sound like everyone got along really well and that they try to keep it a fun environment so that you want to come to work. This all seemed great to me so at the end of the interview she said she would call my references and as long as everything checked out fine she'd give me a call later that day.

Well...less than two hours later I was at lunch when I got a call from Stephanie who offered me the job!!! It felt so great that she liked me enough to give me a shot and allow me this amazing opportunity. Thursday I had to go in and fill out a ton of paperwork and pick up my chef uniform, then Saturday I started training and worked Sunday and Monday. It's crazy how fast it all happened, but it's been a lot of fun (and work) so far and I'm really enjoying it!! My coworkers are just as awesome as Stephanie and have been so helpful getting me adjusted and teaching me the ropes. I have a really great feeling about this job and can't wait to see where it takes me!

Besides, if nothing else...I get to make these whenever I want:

COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES PEOPLE!!!!

I'll leave you to drool over that for a while ;)