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pump it out
What does pump it out mean?
Heads down, hands moving, no chatting — just get tickets up and out the window. Said during a rush when the printer won't stop and the only way through is volume. Slightly different from being 'in the weeds' — pumping it out is the controlled version, weeds is when you've lost it.
"We've got 40 on the board, just pump it out boys, talk later."
Frequently asked questions
What does pump it out mean in a kitchen?
Pump it out means to plate and push food out as fast as the line can move, especially during a rush. It's a call to keep dishes flowing quickly during service.
How do you use pump it out in a sentence?
"We're slammed, so let's pump it out and clear these tickets." It urges the kitchen to work at speed.
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