Downtown Whistler, The Crystal Hotel across from the Araxi Restaurant
Hell's Kitchen the Araxi in Whistler, you know were going to go to dinner there while were in town
Athletes Village dining tent, 70,000 meals a week during peak periods out of this kitchen
Athletes Accomodations beside the Mess hall
One of the many servery lines during setup
Cold Servery in the middle of the diningroom
Fresh Pizza and Pasta Station
Asian Station, both Cook to order and Hot Steam Table
This is one side of our main Prep kitchen working in a Fridge
Europeon Equipment, This is part of the Hot Kitchen
Combi ovens on one line
Wok Stations, Stoves and Accutemp Griddle(coming)
Looks like were going to have another Mike on our Olympic team. This photo was taken in Nov during our Alberta Catering gigs, I hear he has a new Hair style for the 2010 Olympics, standby for that photo.
Slowly the Athletes Village comes together. From the feeding tent you can see this view in front of us which is the center of the village
Receiver's Mike & Becky
OK, So it's not all work at the Olympics but keep in mind, this is the calm before the storm as one would say (L to R) Micheal Smith, Bill Pratt, Stephen Lee, & Trevor Garden
One recipe with multiple sub recipes to make one Korma Chicken dish. The food was awesome but it took longer to read the recipes than make the food.
Michael found his new toy and no one else is allowed to use the Accutemp griddle. Here he is browning off the swiss steak.
Here's our workforce meal lineup in one small section of the massive tent were in. Can you imagine I have 1000 people for lunch tomorrow in this space?
Potato Leek soup for 1000 in the first kettle and a tomato Olive sauce for the Mediterranean Chicken
Someone caught us relaxing for a moment at the new Chef's table
The Iron Chef Team relaxing while watching the show in Whistler for the first time.
Bill and Mike chilling in the fridge
We ran out of what again? Breakfast, lunch, and supper break at 8 pm
Smallest guy in the middle (who am I kidding)
First night in Whistler, L-R, Ron, Becky, Anne Marie, Lief, ??, ??, Brandi, and Natasha
Sea King Helicopter, along ways away from a ship
Becky, outside the rear of the kitchen & dining pavilion with the mound of cardboard waiting to be compacted.
HR, Staff Uniform Pick up and Change Rooms, just in behind the dining pavilion & kitchen
Primary Receiving Area
Dry Stores, just inside the receiving door.
Office on the fly wherever we can
I thought you guys were busy, where is everyone?
Bill in the refrigerated prep area
Refrigerated Prep Area
Becky, breaking the safety rules
A little break at Howe Sound Brew Pub! Taking a well deserved break.
Chef Michael Smith takes a moment of his day to send a message to his son, Gabe
Farmer Becky, doing the daily inventory
Becky, taking a turn in the Dish Pit while waiting for the groceries to arrive
Dish & Pot washing area
Some days are simply better than others (Soup anyone?)
Smurf's on the bus
Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010. Chef Michael Smith in his daily quest to say hello to his son Gabe while away from home. Taken in front of the very large walk in produce/dairy refrigerator.
Anne Marie in the Bakery Area
Wednesday 10 Feb 2010, Chef Michael Smith with good friend Farmer Becky say hello to Michaels son Gabe. To much flash on the Hi Gabe! sign...
Brandi in the Hot Kitchen
Who's got the bigger sign now! Yoghourt anyone
Brandy (Super B) in the Hot Kitchen
Making extra space in the cooler
Doubling our storage space!
Making bag lunches for 1600 at the Opening Ceremonies
Making 2000 sandwiches for box lunches for the Opening Ceremonies!
1600 Box Lunches anyone
One day of onions
Could you get me a case of chicken from the back please?
Yes, I did that!
Here comes our Culinary Olympic Torch
Our Culinary Torch being passed around the kitchen so everyone can carry it.
World's Largest Dishwasher
Will, my night Sous Chef still smiling after his first week in action
We go through a lot of cardboard!
Yogurt anyone?
Military Efficiency
Workforce dining area
Skids off loaded from the truck and then hand loaded into the fridge Notice how they kindly put a row of one product at the bottom of 9 rows of chicken breast!
Welcoming the Workforce Diners at the steamline
Brandy in the hot kitchen, grill & fry station
Combi Ovens, going 24/7
Melody in the hot kitchen, Brat Pan station
Nice of them to load a single row of product on the bottom again!
What was that about the biggest sign?
Jan (from Germany), prepping veg for the Asian Station!
Becky & Lead Baker Anne Marie, both from PEI. Taking a little nurishment break in the prep kitchen
Chef Michael & Mini Mike
View from the rear of the Athletes Dining Pavilion
This one's for my little Buddy Ryan who works with me at Buffy's Pub & Liquor Store. We go through a skid of bananas a day!
Hey, Bill's niece Jessica finally showed up at the Olympics
Caitlin, visiting chefs, Kay & Derek
Migal & Chef Paul
Soup Kettles large enough to be bath tubs! Chefs, Kay, George & Michael Smith
Hot kitchen air sample on the left and Cold kitchen air sample on the right
We have our own Fire Department1 AND THE BIGGER THE BOY THE BIGGER HIS TOYS!
Pasta Station
Pizza Station
Hayato Okamitsu, Olympic Guest Chef searing tuna on the Accutemp griddle
Chef Michael and his younger brother Stephen who is one of the Front of the house managers here in Whistler
Chef Derek
Halal and Continental stations
2010 Athlete's Village Olympic Chef's
Olympic Pancakes by our Breakfast Chef Robert Goddard
2010 Olympic Taco Team 6 guys, 4 hours, 1400 taco's
Our version of the Olympic Taco. Believe it or not, these were for our Workforce not the Athlete's
Fresh, Fresh and more Fresh
Chef Paul Rogaliski Calgary's Best restaurant 2010
Our breakfast crew lead by Chef Robert, with Chris to his right, Bradford, Laura, Will, Ann Marie, Peter and Jennifer
Now that's a Cake
Olympic Chef Team after the Gold Medal Hockey Team L-R Bill, Paul, Trevor, Jonathan, Michael, Stephen
The Chef had to call a mtg on the last day of the Olympics
6'8" standing on the 12 foot ceiling of the kitchen in a cafeteria full of 300 diners just as Canada won the men's gold medal Hockey game - PRICELESS
CPO2 Pyke, Olympic Chef member Whistler 2010
Anne, Mike don't you take that picture ;-)
Tony our night cook with Michael on his last day of work.
Naresh Wok'ing and Wolling
Close the Lid tightly next time will Ya!
One big ass batch of Marinara
Michael at the Wok Station
Order the 20 Lt poly's next time will ya!!
A photo for Chef Michael Smith from his team of Culinarians, we say, THANK YOU for your Leadership
Can you believe over 200,000 meals and were just starting the Paralympics!
Feb 2011 Olympic kitchen staff Reunion at Laura's Mom's house in Barbados, Yee Ha!
Anne & Monique
Workforce Dining Room 2
A small number of Porters
Bakers, Jen & Anne Marie enjoying a famous Splitz Burger in the heart of Whistler
F&B Receiving Managers, Dave & James
You want to mess with the cooks do yah?
Ever wonder why we keep running out of saran wrap stephen?
Melody cooking up sauces
Will, cooking pancakes on the Accutemp Griddle
Karin & Antoine (from France) Counter Attendants & Runners
F&B Receiving Team, Becky, Dave, James & Mike
Storesmen Rock!
Guiness Beer Potato Cheddar and GREEN Leek Soup
Mike, just before he leaves to go home to Sooke
Maybe London 2012 next?
Toasting the Bubbly after Bill Sabre'd the bottle Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler
James our F&B Supervisor in is hot Canary uniform
300,000 meals Whistler Olympic Village
Uncle Bill and Niece Jessica together at the 2010 Olympics A time of our lives
OK, So it all wasn't work, work, work, Bill on the Zip Line
Last Night Chef's Table farewell party Mar 23 10
For those who remained till the last night, it was something we will never forget. To all my Olympic Chef's, I salute you Chef Bill
Pretty Big shoes for Josh to fill trying to wear Chef Michael's coat
Thanks Laura
One Scoop of Chef's anyone? Fort McMurray AB
6'8" and he still can't touch the top of the tire
Buffet and reception area, Mac Island Dinner for 750 in Fort McMurray
3 buffet lines and not one chafing dish
Now there's some buffet props you don't see everyday Only in Fort McMurray AB
