anxiety

The professional kitchen tends to get heated, literally and figuratively, which puts a lot of pressure on the chefs. On top of this, leaders in the food industry sometimes impose a harsh work environment. Hearing orders shouted out over an already noisy kitchen[1] is not uncommon for chefs, and the sounds of machinery, chopping, stirring and steaming can be overwhelming daily. The real solution lies in understanding our mental stressors and finding long-term practices to deal with them.[5] There are three main types of mental forces for chefs, and these include[3]: ✅ Extended work hours/overworking As chefs, we may veer off a perfect work-life balance to scale the corporate ladder and find job security. Instead, we can break our tasks into manageable, bite-sized chunks and refine our techniques. Available: http://www.ijirset.com/upload/2020/may/4_Occupational_NC.PDF. [ D. Nicholas, “ Why being A chef is bad for your mental health ,” Chef Word , 19-Apr-2021