This is a very good "vent". I find myself in similar situations all the time. It seems, for me at least ,that the younger individuals in the industry feel as though they can succeed by deflecting blame and responsibility - they can't. One thing about this industry is it's black and white truths. If you burn a rockfish - it's evident, if you lose the top to the robocoupe - everyone knows you had it last, if you can't cut it - you either leave or get fired. Long term solutions aside, just start voicing your opinions. If you think that s/he did something detrimental, say so. If you know they did something wrong, punish them. It does no one any good if this behavior continues, and I mean no one. The industry seems to be getting saturated with individuals who won't take ownership and learn from their mistakes. We have to expect employees to be honest, smart and responsible and if they aren't, then they have no place in your kitchen or anyone else's.
