“It Just Burns Away From The Heat Of The Kitchen”: 14 Realities That Are “Typical” For A Chef That Baffle Will Most People

—u/[deleted]

“I started a new job in commercial plumbing. I’ve been working on a ladder in confined spaces, and at least three times in the last couple of weeks, I’ve heard, ‘Sorry, I know this is a little bit awkward.’

‘No man, I’m used to kitchens.’ If I haven’t kneeled three inches from your balls while in a 500°F oven while you sear a steak over my neck…. Then I haven’t worked with you yet.”

—u/reeder1987

“There’s definitely a flow/movement in the tight spaces with other cooks where you’re forced to be aware of what others are doing. It’s almost a dance when you get into a good working rhythm with people.”

—u/sliffy