All professions in the culinary industry are known for their fast-paced, high-pressure work environment. Fighting against physical tensions in the body. Whether it's pots and pans, carrying heavy bags of food, or storing deliveries, being a chef involves a lot of heavy work. This heavy work, along with constantly standing and leaning on a work surface while preparing food, can easily cause back problems.
Chefs also need good manual strength and dexterity to use knives and other kitchen utensils. The consistent use of a chef's hands makes arthritis more common. Finally, between a fast-paced environment, open flames, and sharp objects, chefs are easily prone to injuries from burns, cuts, and even slips. or falls.
