when i had a new position at work and knew what i had to do from watching, observing and studying what i needed to know about it.
no, it was not you, obviously. your previous manager sounds like a control freak!
thanks. i have had a very strict manager before and she seemed a little stiff and reluctant to let me do anything but prep food and not cook. it was frustrating, just watching but also being paid and feel like i was cheating them.