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Chef Kunal Kapur Recalls Kitchen Trauma
23 May
Summary
- Chefs faced physical abuse in kitchens during the 90s.
- Chef Kunal Kapur experienced trauma in early culinary career.
- Kapur now promotes empathy and learning from mistakes.
Chef Kunal Kapur recently shared the traumatic experiences from his early years in the culinary industry. He recalled a time in large-scale commercial kitchens when physical discipline was an accepted practice.
During a conversation, Kapur detailed instances of being physically struck by superiors. He explained that despite the presence of HR, such abuse was overlooked, and he endured it silently to keep his job.
Kapur described the kitchen environment as brutal and unforgiving. He admitted that these experiences deeply affected him, stating they 'broke' him.
Motivated by his past hardships, Kapur is now committed to fostering a more humane and empathetic kitchen culture. He encourages his team to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, prioritizing well-being over harshness.
