Harvard University

The Surgeon The apron drooped to my knees. I was emblazoned with the “Hi, My Name is Jamie” sticker, coupled with a scarlet employee-in-training hat. The “Fresh not Frozen, Grilled not Fried” motto resonated in my mind. It was July 2011. I had taken the plunge and secured my very first part time job. I was flipping burgers, and I was excited. I was accustomed to academia, to the sports field, to the stage, but this was an entirely fresh paradigm. Anuj, the staff trainer and joyously friendly employee tasked with the rather unfortunate challenge of having to teach me hamburgerological cuisine…