Culinary Careers Working Conditions
Many restaurant and institutional kitchens have modern equipment, convenient work areas, and air conditioning, but many kitchens in older and smaller eating places may not as well equipped. Working conditions may depend on the type and quantity of food being prepared and the local laws governing food service operations. Workers usually must withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters, standing for hours at a time, lifting heavy pots and kettles, and working near hot ovens and grills. Job hazards may include slips and falls, cuts, and burns, but injuries are seldom serious.
Work hours in restaurants may include early mornings, late evenings, holidays, and weekends. Work schedules of chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers in factory and school cafeterias may be more regular.
The wide range in dining hours may creates work opportunities attractive to homemakers, students, and other individuals seeking supplemental income. For example, Kitchen workers employed by public and private schools may work during the school year only. Similarly, establishments at vacation resorts usually only offer seasonal employment.
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