Chef's Kiss

Garbage Collector is a sweet, queer, new adult graphic novel that follows Ben Cook, who is on the job hunt after college. He lands his first job at a restaurant, but he must pass a series of cooking tests to prove his culinary skills. He develops a crush on Liam and starts to ditch his old college friends and writing job plans, making his career path unclear.

Format: Paperback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Oni Press

A perfect mix of romance and self-discovery.


2023 Alex Award Winner


2023 GLAAD Award Nominee


2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens


2022 New York Public Library Best Book


Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this sweet, queer, new adult graphic novel!




Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt, looking for something...anything...related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns that getting the dream job won't be as easy as he thought. Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience. It turns out that he doesn't even have enough experience to be a garbage collector! But when Ben stumbles upon a "Now Hiring--No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. Plus, he can keep looking for a writing job in the meantime. He's actually not so bad in the kitchen, but he will have to pass a series of cooking tests to prove he's got the culinary skills to stay on full-time. But it's only temporary...right?




When Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and when he starts ditching his old college friends and his old writing job plans, his career path starts to become much less clear.




Ben Cook, an English graduate, embarks on a job hunt after college, seeking a career related to his love for reading and writing. However, he faces numerous rejections due to a lack of experience. Desperate for a job, he stumbles upon a "Now Hiring--No Experience Necessary" sign outside a restaurant. Taking a chance, he applies and lands his first job. Although he excels in the kitchen, he must pass cooking tests to secure a full-time position. Along the way, he develops a crush on Liam, another chef at the restaurant. As his career path becomes less clear, he questions his old plans and embraces new opportunities.




In this heartwarming and captivating graphic novel, Ben Cook's journey of self-discovery and romance unfolds as he navigates the challenges of the job market and embraces his culinary talents. With its blend of humor, warmth, and relatable characters, "Now Hiring--No Experience Necessary" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story and a delicious meal.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620109045