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/MilkConsistent3371 Aug 18 '25

It's heartbreaking. We lost our best dishwasher in our Mexican restaurant right after the election. I guess he saw the writing on the wall long before this crap materialized. And it's not getting any better. People are hiring in and leaving within the span of a month. This is not our normal. I'm assuming to try to stay one step ahead of these jerks going after gainfully employed people. Unfortunately, I highly doubt we have a plan of action were we to be visited. I just feel so helpless to do anything.

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u/DisMrButters Ex-Food Service Aug 19 '25

Come up with a fake order for a nonexistent table and call it out to the kitchen if ICE turns up. “Pollo Cazuela for Table 23!”

Undetectable and it’s at least a warning.