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		kyleblarson on March 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Waffle House Vistas Waffle House has an incredibly interesting notation system so that their cooks know what to make, and any cook can go to a new WH and immediately start working: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nickgray/378694469

moron4hire on March 15, 2019 | [–]

Ah yes, the Magic Marker system. I haven't worked at Waffle House for... oh, 20 years. I still remember Magic Marker.

bitxbitxbitcoin on March 16, 2019 | | [–]

Apparently they've added to the Magic Marker system since then!

samsolomon on March 15, 2019 | [–]

Wow! I knew Waffle House cooks used pickles as a way to keep track of some orders. I did not know that system was so clever.

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