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Here's how you can balance stress and productivity in a culinary career.

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Embarking on a culinary career is a thrilling venture, yet it often comes with a side of stress that can simmer alongside your productivity. In the high-energy environment of a kitchen, managing stress is as crucial as perfecting your béchamel sauce. Balancing the two can feel like juggling knives, but with the right techniques, you can keep both under control. Here's how you can maintain your composure and productivity, ensuring that every dish you craft is a testament to your culinary prowess and calm mastery.

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1 Time Management

Effective time management is the bedrock of productivity in the kitchen. Begin by planning your day with a clear schedule that allocates time for prep work, cooking, and cleaning. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and complexity, ensuring that you're not left flustered when the dinner rush hits. Remember to factor in short breaks to recharge, as continuous work without rest can lead to burnout. By organizing your time, you'll not only work more efficiently but also reduce stress by avoiding last-minute scrambles.

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2 Prep Techniques

Mastering prep techniques can significantly reduce stress and increase efficiency. Sharpen your knife skills to cut down on prep time and learn to multitask without sacrificing quality. For instance, while a stock simmers, you could be prepping vegetables for the next dish. Also, embrace mise en place, the French culinary practice of having all your ingredients measured, cut, peeled, and ready to go before you start cooking. This approach minimizes chaos and ensures you're not frantically searching for ingredients mid-recipe.

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Prepping is extremely important. Depending on the establishment, chances are you work one of the stations either on the line, or in BOH. And chances are you know which ingredients you use on a daily basis. So do yourself (and your colleagues) a favor, and communicate any 86'd ingredients, shortages from vendors, spoiled product, etc., to your Sous Chef or your Chef. In fact, most places have an order sheet hanging next to the walk-ins for you to write it down before you forget. Your Chefs have a lot of moving parts to juggle and they WANT you to have everything you need to run your station successfully. There's nothing worse than having to run out to the market in the middle of service because we ran out of onions, and no one spoke up!

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3 Mindfulness Practice

Incorporating mindfulness into your routine can greatly alleviate stress. Mindfulness involves being fully present and engaged in the current task, which can enhance focus and reduce anxiety. Practice deep breathing exercises during moments of high tension to center yourself. Even in the midst of a busy service, taking a moment to ground yourself can help maintain clarity and prevent stress from boiling over.

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Gone are the days when you need to cut your teeth by working through breaks, offering unpaid overtime (illegal, btw!) or not taking your meal period. These laws are in place because everyone, ESPECIALLY foodservice workers, needs to get off their feet, eat and reset. Plus, we need you alert & safe in the kitchen, and that means taking breaks. **If lately you're generally having a rough time in life, and you don't feel comfortable going to your manager, check your health insurance website for wellness programs covered in your plan. Almost ALL plans (incl. Medicaid) have wellness offerings designed to help you through daily doldrums. Hop over to my profile: I'm posting some great wellness resources today. Say hi while you're there!

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4 Team Dynamics

Understanding and contributing to positive team dynamics is essential in a kitchen setting. Communicate clearly with your colleagues to ensure everyone is on the same page. Offer help when you can and don't be afraid to ask for assistance when needed. Building a supportive environment not only fosters teamwork but also distributes the workload evenly, reducing individual stress and enhancing collective productivity.

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5 Health Focus

Your physical and mental health directly impact your ability to manage stress and remain productive. Ensure you're getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and staying hydrated. Incorporate regular exercise into your routine to boost endorphins and clear your mind. Taking care of your body will help you withstand the rigors of kitchen work and maintain a steady hand when plating up under pressure.

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6 Continuous Learning

Lastly, never stop learning. The culinary world is vast, and staying curious can keep you motivated and engaged. Attend workshops, read culinary literature, and experiment with new techniques and cuisines. Continuous learning not only broadens your skillset but also provides a constructive outlet for stress, as mastering new challenges can be incredibly rewarding and invigorating for your career.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Mayukh Mazumdar

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A few major points to take into consideration before everything else are these: One may or may not fall in love with this work instantly. But one needs to commit to the process wholeheartedly for a good length of time. During this time frame one needs to be like a sponge and absorb whatever knowledge possible. It is critically important to avoid clogging the mind with depreciating thoughts like what’s in it for me. Secondly, let’s face the facts : life in kitchens are tough and physically demanding. Do not seek glory in the initial years. Seek knowledge and skill, keep working hard, glory and acknowledgment will follow.

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