I'm a pastry chef who works in a Michelin-star restaurant. Here's what a day in my life really looks like.

Ameera HassenFeb 15, 2024, 22:03 IST

I work a split 12-hour shift as pastry chef in Assignan, France.Ameera Hassen

I'm a pastry chef working in one Michelin-star restaurant in the scenic south of France.
I start the day by having a cup of coffee and preparing for my 9 a.m. shift at La Table De Castigno.

I'm a pastry chef working at La Table De Castigno, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Assignan, France.

Here's what a day in my life working in the restaurant is like.

I start my day with a cup of coffee.

I wake up before 9 a.m. to get ready for my shift at work.Ameera Hassen

The pastry team is made up of only two people.Ameera Hassen

I rolled out some dough.Ameera Hassen

I use fresh, seasonal produce in my pastries.Ameera Hassen

My coworkers and I ate lunch outside.Ameera Hassen

I continued my prep work until dessert orders arrived.Ameera Hassen

Currently, La Table De Castigno serves two main desserts.Ameera Hassen

The pastry team is responsible for a lot of dessert orders.Ameera Hassen

The staff also eats dinner together.Ameera Hassen

I also made a dish that incorporated pureed greens.Ameera Hassen

Cleaning the kitchen is a group effort.Ameera Hassen

I made myself a cup of tea before bed.Ameera Hassen

I practiced crocheting.Ameera Hassen