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Most prisons assign inmates jobs as part of their rehabilitation process, with many spending their work hours in the kitchen. Interestingly, some of the most notorious inmates, like mobsters, have worked in the prison kitchen. While their primary duty might be simple tasks—such as filling napkin holders—the kitchen positions are crucial in maintaining the prison food service.
Inmates typically begin their kitchen jobs early in the morning, preparing to serve meals for the entire facility. This job not only provides structure but can also offer some inmates a chance to learn culinary skills, albeit under a complicated and often exploitative system.