HIALEAH – An unlikely pair are working collectively to keep tradition alive at one of Miami’s last delicatessens.
Henderson “Junior” Biggers has been working at Kush by Stevens, formally often known as Stephens Deli since 1957.
“After I left the military…I needed work,” says Junior Biggers. “This was my first job.”
Biggers began as a dishwasher and labored his option to being a prepare dinner.
“I didn’t know what a deli was until I came here,” he says. “I didn’t know what pastrami or corned beef was.”
Over the years, he is seen the restaurant evolve, however in all his years, he by no means thought he’d train a 14-year-old methods to prepare dinner.
“Just like someone taught me, right now, I’m passing it onto this young man,” says Biggers.
Adim Osorio, 14, began working part-time at the restaurant—coincidentally, additionally it is his first job.
“It’s definitely harder than it looks,” says Osorio.
The pair, with a 70-year age hole, are working in the identical kitchen.
“It’s amazing, that there’s someone so legendary at the store that I get to work alongside with,” says Osorio.
After 65 years of working at the restaurant, Biggers says he is lastly trying to retire.
“I’m listening to my body… I think it’s time,” he says.
It could also be some massive sneakers to fill, however Osorio says he is as much as the duty.
“I want to be the best pastrami and corned beef slicer, ever,” says Osorio.
