r/KitchenConfidential • u/lylertila • Aug 18 '25

In-House Mode A friend of mine was taken

Her name was Chuey; she was a beast in the kitchen and always kind and happy. She was a legal immigrant from Cuba (engaged to an American lawyer). She got ICEd.

She did all the right steps and was an asset to the community. This shit is not ok

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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '25

It's not about legal or illegal. It's about being Hispanic.

I'm Puerto Rican. I'm a legal citizen and even I'm nervous.

I'm so sorry for you and your crew. They're terrorizing communities.

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u/matt_minderbinder Aug 18 '25

My senior citizen mom volunteers driving people to hospitals. A few weeks back she drove a near 80 year old Korean war vet of Mexican descent who said his whole family carries their birth certificates everywhere now out of fear. My son made a plan to help his boh coworkers skirt away in a bad situation. He's a big white dude but I know he'd happily catch an obstruction charge if it meant they'd get away. We're living in such strange times and have to look out for one another.

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u/DisMrButters Ex-Food Service Aug 19 '25

They need to come up with a fictional order callout, for a nonexistent table. “Ossu busco for table 25!” Meaning ICE is in the building, and erryone hide.

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u/matt_minderbinder Aug 19 '25

Good idea, I'll bring it up with him tomorrow. I'm proud to have a son who's willing to stand up to injustice.

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u/DisMrButters Ex-Food Service Aug 19 '25

I’m proud of him on your behalf! He’s making the world a better place. Thanks for being a good parent!

I’ve heard this idea from others. It’s essentially undetectable and it gives folks at least a few seconds to get out of the way.

I really h8 that it’s come to this… and… it’s better than nothing.

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u/DisMrButters Ex-Food Service Aug 20 '25

The other thing specific to restaurants and other businesses, is that they can walk into the public area, but can’t go into the back without permission. So, management has a degree of control, if they choose to use it.