Aspiring chef with dwarfism offered job by Gordon Ramsey

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Anyone else think there could be something else going on here...

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...like he's Gordon's love child?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-45329454
 
applaud the intent, but not sure how much training he would get in any modern kitchen, the equipment are simply not designed to be used by people of that stature, and if you start adding boxes and things to stand in you introduce pretty major hazards in a busy environment which is already high risk to begin with.

I had a 16y/o work experience lad once who was so short he couldn't reach any of the pans on the range let alone anything on the top shelves of any of the walk-in fridges we used in the hotel, he couldn't even reach the taps in the big sink we used to wash spinach and other greens.
 
A strange one eh. You'd have to build a custom station and a few other mods.

Ramsay probably doing it for marketing purposes mainly, keep himself in the spotlight etc.
 
Can't help but think that the college is right. He presents a significant health and safety risk and would require £££ worth of adaption.
 
It looks to me like Gordon Ramsey has put his foot in it by virtue signalling on Twitter, he's not actually offered him an apprenticeship just said he would to look good and now the BBC are lobbying for the kid and making their usual song and dance about discrimination. The college will probably cave in and offer him a place but good luck actually finding a job afterwards, no kitchens are designed for people with dwarfism just as most places aren't designed for people who are 7ft+.
 
Can the lad actually cook is all that matters. What's he supposed to do - live on benefits all his life instead of earning a living ?

Citing Health and Safety is a convenient excuse for doing naff all to adjust the working area to suit.
 
Have to agree with the College.

Let's be realistic, kitchens are made for normal height people, all the tools and equipment will be out of his reach, he would need a step-stool to reach anything and even then, somethings will still be out of reach.

On top of that, it's dangerous, all the cooking pots and everything will be above him, if one of them got knocked, it will go all over his head.

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He's already having to stand on something to reach over.

So if he does find a place to work, he's going to have to carry or move his stool around with him, that's he's standing on all the time and handing food? That's sounds nasty. I doubt he has the discipline to only move it around with his feet.

On top of that, someone could trip over it or catch it with their feet as he's working and making him fall over, possible making the hot food or pans fall all over.

Kitchens are very hot and busy places with high emotions flaring a lot, it's risky.

If he was working alone or with a very small staff, could reduce the risks.

When I think about it, is there a wheelchair chef? How is that going to work in a kitchen?

Anyway, I finish by saying I'm sure he make a great chef and his food will be good, but the work environment would be dangerous.
 
When I think about it, is there a wheelchair chef? How is that going to work in a kitchen?
I was wondering this. What are the rules around disabled people (for example in a wheelchair) applying for jobs which they are simply not suitable for. Um, struggling to think of an example.. maybe PE teacher, gardener etc?
 
Can the lad actually cook is all that matters. What's he supposed to do - live on benefits all his life instead of earning a living ?

Citing Health and Safety is a convenient excuse for doing naff all to adjust the working area to suit.
it doesn't though, there's countless jobs you can do that don't put you and others at risk of injury let alone the practical ability to do the job in the first place so living on benefits is a silly argument.

If you have ever worked in any busy professional kitchen you will know how difficult it can be at the best of times let alone at the level that Gordan Ramsey demands.
 
Can the lad actually cook is all that matters. What's he supposed to do - live on benefits all his life instead of earning a living ?

Citing Health and Safety is a convenient excuse for doing naff all to adjust the working area to suit.

Basically my thoughts. Work places are supposed to make reasonable adjustments.
 
I was wondering this. What are the rules around disabled people (for example in a wheelchair) applying for jobs which they are simply not suitable for. Um, struggling to think of an example.. maybe PE teacher, gardener etc?

Clearly, there must be rules and restrictions for people to work safety.

What about working in construction or in trades? Have you ever seen a wheelchair user or dwarf working as a labourer, electrician, firemen? It's kinda silly when you think about all the jobs you could cross out.
 
Basically my thoughts. Work places are supposed to make reasonable adjustments.
yes, "reasonable adjustments". I've worked in kitchens at all levels from my family's pub to 5 star London hotels and restaurants, banqueting, festivals, stadiums and pretty much everything in between, and not a single one I have ever worked at would it be feasible let alone "reasonable".
 
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