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Dec 2021
Working on Christmas Day: a Harrogate chef
Not all heroes wear capes, and while most of us are tucking into our turkeys there are some admirable people out there who still put a hard day's graft in on Christmas Day.
Scott Toolin is a chef de partie at Harrogate's Cedar Court Hotel. He gave the Stray Ferret a glimpse of what it's like to work on the big day.
Describe your typical working day on Christmas Day
In my last job I worked 11am until 7pm. We did about 80 covers, so I would say it was steady, not too busy. I don't celebrate Christmas at work.
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How do you feel about having to work on Christmas Day?
I’m not too bothered about working Christmas day, I’m quite used to it.
How does your family feel about you working on Christmas Day?
My family are also not bothered, as they know in my line of work Christmas is going to be very busy.
How do you celebrate Christmas as a result of having to work?
I will still have Christmas on Christmas day. My family will cook the dinner, but I know I will get a lot of phone calls that day asking me how to cook this that and the other.
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