Left: Junior, Right: Gene
Where are you from?
Gene: I am from Haiti. I go back every year in the summer. My wife and three kids still live there, so I am excited to go home.
Junior:I am also from Haiti and I go back twice a year. Once during Christmas, and once during the summer to visit my wife and daughter who are there.
Where did you learn to whip up a mean omelet?
Gene: When I got to Ave over nine years ago. I started working in the kitchen and then got promoted to the omelet station.
Junior: I also got promoted and I learned my ways from the best— Gene.
How long have you been working here?
Gene: For about nine years, I’ve seen the company grow a lot!
Junior: I have been here for three years.
What is your favorite part about working here?
Gene: I just love to stay busy and work.
Junior: I also love to work. I am very satisfied when I know I make a good meal.
Biggest pet peeve about students?
Gene: There isn’t one. The students are great. What really makes me happy though is when people are very polite.
Favorite meal to make and eat?
Gene: I love to cook and to eat Haitian food. My favorite meal to make for my wife is turkey, rice, chicken, sauce beans, all Haitian style.
Junior: I also like to cook and eat Haitian food, but I make some pretty good mashed potatoes. My favorite American meal is a hamburger and fires, and chocolate ice cream cake.