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

Ameera HassenJan 5, 2023, 23:43 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.

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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

My shift at the restaurant begins at 9 a.m.

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

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I start preparing bread for the day.

I rolled out some dough.Ameera Hassen

I also prepare our ingredients and supplies.

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

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Around noon, my coworkers and I enjoy lunch together.

My coworkers and I ate lunch outside.Ameera Hassen

After lunch, we start with the actual service.

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

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I focus on preparing our two main desserts.

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

For most of the afternoon, I prepare the desserts until service is over.

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

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After returning to work, I have dinner.

The staff also eats dinner together.Ameera Hassen

I make desserts and pastries again for the second service.

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

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Once the second service is over, we clean the kitchen for the night.

Cleaning the kitchen is a group effort.Ameera Hassen

I get home around midnight.

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

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I also take time to practice my hobbies before I go to sleep.

I practiced crocheting.Ameera Hassen

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