"Hey, that kind of work is nothing to sneeze at. I'm not one of those fancy-pantsy chefs that thinks cooking in bulk is beneath them." Good food doesn't only belong to the rich or the lucky.

"I have to say... you might just be what I've been looking for in a sous-chef. Those are the type of fare I'm planning to incorporate. I know this is short notice, but would you be interested in making me some flagship pasties as an official audition?"