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Working in the kitchen became a key to survival. Initially tasked with baking, our narrator struggled with the required skills, leading to comedic mishaps including oversized muffins that nearly caused kitchen disasters. However, it was in this kitchen where significant connections formed, allowing them to maneuver through the dangerous environment. The narrator eventually transitioned into the role of a stock clerk, which proved advantageous—affording them space to hide contraband while supplying food to hungry inmates.