05/02/2026
The month of May, we spotlight The Sermersheim Sisters, Ella Sermersheim (left) & Lydie Sermersheim (right)..
But this story starts years ago with two hires, Allison Vogler (The Farmer & The Baker, and Kami Schmitt Hopf.. they were the first two ladies of high school age, rather than adults, that I allowed the task of carrying on cooking in the kitchen of the CP. Had these two ladies not knocked it out of the park, I'm not sure this story would be written. But not only did they do great, they set the bar for a work ethic that is still followed today!
One of the most common compliments we receive is about our German Fries. Meet two of the best to make them, Ella & Lydie. Both trained by who many consider the best to ever make them, Marilyn Bueltel! Both of them were hired as dishwashers in high school and quickly showed us that they were much more qualified. It didn't take them long to catch on and today either could run the kitchen if need be. Both prefer to "work the cast iron skillets" of preparing potatoes and plating food vs frying chicken and that's ok. Both lead by example, show up when they are scheduled, very rarely call in sick, and both bring a warm smile to work.
Ella recently has taken up "fishing" and doesn't work as much as she once did, but you can always find her in the kitchen on Wednesdays and some weekends. Lydie you will see most Friday nights and the occasional weekday when her college classes ( or her boyfriend) 😁 don't interfere.
Either way, these two girls have done a lot for the CP since they were hired and we are so glad to have them. We only wish Jeremy & Melanie would have popped out about 8 more just like them, we would hire them all!
Girls, thank you for all you do, you two continue to show by example exactly what a little effort can do! Keep up the great work and continue flipping those taters!
Chris & Kristie.
